Can you get into flatbed O/O with minimal experience?

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  1. Plecc94

    Plecc94 Bobtail Member

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    I started my company career in dry van, and only pulled specialized (flatbed, step-deck, curtain side, and one wide load) for a measly 2-3 months before switching back over to dry van and leasing onto the company. Eventually I would like to get back into flatbed work as an O/O but this company doesn't offer flatbed for drivers leased on, and I was wondering if there are any carriers out that that would bring on an O/O with minimal experience.
     
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  3. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    What makes u want to do flatbed
     
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  4. I glide 47

    I glide 47 Road Train Member

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    Mercer transportation of Louisville Kentucky will
     
  5. Plecc94

    Plecc94 Bobtail Member

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    I miss the work, it has good rates in my region, and it beats door swinging.
     
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  6. I glide 47

    I glide 47 Road Train Member

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    Where's your region?
     
  7. Plecc94

    Plecc94 Bobtail Member

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    Typically NC, SC, GA, and FL. The <300 mile local rates (Florence, Atlanta, Charlotte triangle) are typically better than the longer mileage rates and a lot of the loads I see I've been to before as company.
     
  8. Old Man

    Old Man Road Train Member

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    He wants to be a real trucker.
     
  9. Swift09

    Swift09 Light Load Member

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    How many years have you been driving?
     
  10. BackwoodsGA

    BackwoodsGA Road Train Member

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    P&S will hire and train.Give it your best cause coils and flat steel will leave u looking like TEXAS BBQ with teeth.
     
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  11. Swift09

    Swift09 Light Load Member

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    I might have a lead for you but it depends on how many years you've been driving
     
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