Pet policy flatbed companies?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by MrArtixx, Jun 13, 2018.

  1. MrArtixx

    MrArtixx Light Load Member

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    The pet policy is under 80 pounds, 37.50 withdrawn from paycheck until $750 is met. Then when the truck is given up any pet damage is repaired and you get back whatever is left from the $750. As for the shippers, I would keep the dog in the truck when I’m at a shippers yard, would that be ok or they don’t want any animals at all even if they don’t leave the truck?

    How close do you have to be to be “tailgating” I know it takes a lot longer to stop in a big truck but if someone cuts in front of you it’s not something you can control.
     
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  3. Truckermania

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    I don't know Melton's pet policy but I have seen shippers (very rarely mind you) that say no pets even in the truck. I was at one shipper where a guy ended up having to bobtail his pet to a kennel and then come back to load and then go back to get his pet. This is very rare so I wouldn't worry about it too much. 99% of shippers and receivers won't have a problem with it. More commonly, some shippers will ask if you have a passenger (meaning a human passenger) and if you did they might make you take them somewhere while loading or leave them at the guard shack or something. If asked that question and all you have is your dog I would just say you did not have a passenger. Even that scenario is pretty rare. Best wishes!
     
  4. Highway Sailor

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    TMC has driver facing cameras as well. Not in every truck but, they have them. Best part of the safety meetings was watching what the D A driver was doing causing the camera to activate.
     
  5. MrArtixx

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    Thanks for that info I was unaware of that. I am still considering them as well as maverick and Melton. Looks like more applications will be put out today.
     
  6. stwik

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    How old are you OP?

    Pretty sure TMC has an age requirement of 23.
     
  7. cmarona463

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    I'm a flatbed driver for Swift and I have my dog with me. There are a few regular customers have "no pet" policies, but as long as my dog stays in the truck I never get questioned about him. He even sits in the seat looking out the window while I'm getting loaded or unloaded lol. Alot of them just don't want your dog getting out and pooping on their property.

    From my understanding, the places that are the most strict on not allowing pets, are places that deal in chemicals. Oil refineries are pretty notorious for that.

    There actually are quite a few places that I've been to that are actually pet friendly. North American Stainless in Ghent Kentucky is one. The guard shack keeps buckets of dog treats and gives my dog some on the way in and on the way out. Other smaller places have given him treats before but I never expected that from a huge steel mill lol.
     
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  8. MrArtixx

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    Ill be 21 in less than a month. I talked with TMC already and they said they deal with under 23 on a case by case basis. Meaning they interview me and see what kind of a person I am. Basically a personality test. Thats what the recruiter that came to my school said and thats what the recruiter I talked to on the phone said.

    I can understand why some companies dont want dogs on their property because of hazards or just because of dog poop. Thats fine with me ill leave him in the truck with the AC on while I tarp or whatnot. As for the dog treats, I am sure the dog would enjoy getting treats from time to time at the shippers yard. I wouldnt expect anyone to do it but if they do then thats bonus points in my book for that shipper.
     
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  9. RedRover

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    Well... then company I work for doesn’t allow pets but they offer company paid medical, dental and vision. 401k with full vesting from day 1 and a 4% company match. And they just unleashed the hammer with a new pay package. Minimum pay is 65k. Top pay is 104k yearly. It’s mileage based but not a cents per mile concept. A fixed number of miles between x and y will pay z for that week. They also give a 340 per week per diem deduction. As in 340 per week of your gross is given to you tax free.

    They require one year of driving experience, but it doesn’t have to be flatbed experience. They train for flatbed.

    5 consecutive years as 20 best fleets to drive for and 2018 best workplace experience in the small fleet category.

    By far and away the best company driving position I have ever found. Period. Could have one year experience, get hired on here and in your first week make more than 40 year Walmart drivers with 5 million safe miles. It’s ludicrous.

    Holler at me.
     
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  10. smokey12

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    Blackhawk allows pets. They are flatbed and haul pods. Talked to one of their drivers she was happy there. Throw the straps over the pods and go..lots of drop and hook.
     
  11. MrArtixx

    MrArtixx Light Load Member

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    What’s the company called? Lol nice explanation and details but no name xD
     
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