McElroy

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by bignick, Sep 10, 2014.

  1. L.B.

    L.B. Third Generation Truck Driver

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    How much training do they require for an experienced driver that needs flashed training?
     
  2. L.B.

    L.B. Third Generation Truck Driver

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    They just called me back to complete my application over the phone.
     
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    What is the height requirement to flatbed ?
     
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    odsilverbullet Light Load Member

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    What do you mean height requirement?
     
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    Coreydc7 Bobtail Member

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    As long as your able to do the job your good. I'm with McElroy and I saw one of our drivers the other day and he couldn't have been any taller than like 5'2"
     
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    odsilverbullet Light Load Member

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    Yeah I've never heard of any type of a height or even weight type of requirements
     
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    Thanks for your time
     
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    Sneakerfix Heavy Load Member

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    Even though most companies should on the weight limit some shippers require you to wear a harness when tarping and those are only rated to 350
     
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    Not sure about the otr guys but I am in a daycab dedicated Lowes account and our tarps are already draped over for us each day so there is no need to leave the ground
     
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