OK Question

My bf started this road 5 mos ago and everyone on this site was telling us that it's a failing field and he should look elsewhere.
But he was unemployed for a long time and couldn't find work in his original field so with no other option he pursued this because in the back of his mind he had always thought he would like this kind of work.
Right out of CDL school he got a job with Werner. Everyone bashes Werner left and right but we haven't had a prob.
He got the unfortunate position of 6 weeks out 1 week home. My bf really does miss his family but you say you've done that schedule before so maybe it wouldn't be such a hard time for you.
Werner recently got him home for thanksgiving and we have hope he'll be home for xmas too. My bf hasn't had any probs with dispatch or fleet managers. He does his job and they leave him alone.
He is with a teammate - you almost can't get out of that (at Werner anyway) but he got to pick someone he met up with that he likes so that is working out o.k. as well.
I don't know about running vans vs flatbeds!
I say, if you're out of options and you believe that you'd be good at this, then yes, pursue it.
In anycase, having a CDL is a good skill to have and fall back on in different situations.
Good luck.

 

It's not all gloom and doom. YOUR attitude will be the biggest factor. You won't get rich but I have provided a good living for my family doing this and I wouldn't want any other job.

Again YOUR attitude will be a big factor here too. Does it happen yes. Does that mean it will happen to you, No. Just CYA ( cover your arse )

Most companies won't let 2 rookies run team for quite some time. It is hard sometimes to live in such a small space ( your truck ) by yourself for several weeks at a time. You really have to be comfortable with whoever you team with to make it work.

Depends on who you ask. Each has their own pros/cons. Do you want to tarp and chain loads for 1-2 hours in the wind/rain/snow/ice etc...... I don't but some do and that works for them. I run reefer, we have very strict appointment times and deal with some real pain in the *$$ shippers/receivers. Figure out what "suits you" the best and go with it. You can always change down the road after you get some experience. Good Luck

 

And here I thought you were a brother flatbedder! You are so out of the club!

 

###### man!

 

I thought he was too. You know he's got to be a good dude if flatbedders were wanting to claim him.

 

Ha Ha Ha that's too funny! I did run flatbed at one point a few years ago.

 

OK... You have a point! He can stay in the club as long as he continues to pay his dues & laughs at all the reefer jokes!