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Discussion in 'Lease Purchase Trucking Forum' started by Wickedfire77, Mar 18, 2014.

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  1. Nov 28, 2021 #3621
    popcorn169

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    Did flatbed for a couple years then went back to frameless end dumps . Came back to Mercer in March to do flatbed again and now they put me on vans because I messed my back up.
    If you decide to do flat bed then be careful. I have fallen off loads while trying to tarp in the ice but I love doing it. Just can't anymore.
     
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  3. Nov 30, 2021 #3622
    Wickedfire77

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    So it appears I have to go though a refresher course in order to get back out there. I wonder if its more hassle than it’s worth. One company said it’d be 6 week refresher with a trainer. I’m not sure how I feel about that. 2 weeks I think I’d have it. Especially when I was a trainer for 2 year myself. I know I need a short refresher to get back in the swing, but I’m hearing things that make me sound like I just got my cdl
     
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  4. Nov 30, 2021 #3623
    T.Rucker

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    Maybe try a local outfit? Years ago I took a break for 5 yrs from trucking. To get back into it I got a job with a local outfit (they were a cowboy company for sure), but a couple years with them and I had my “recent experience” and was able to go from there and get some good jobs with bigger companies.
     
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  5. Nov 30, 2021 #3624
    Wickedfire77

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    That may be the way I go
     
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  7. Dec 1, 2021 #3625
    popcorn169

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    The companies that you are talking to are they flatbed companies or van companies? Reason being is that you have talked about flatbeds.
    If you are talking about flatbeds then 6 weeks might be to get you trained for flatbed if you haven't had experience.
    Just curious as to the 6 weeks of training.
     
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  8. Dec 1, 2021 #3626
    Wickedfire77

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    It as actually a reefer company
     
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  9. Dec 2, 2021 #3627
    Wickedfire77

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    So I’m on vacation with the family in Florida, and I decided to look at my indeed ap locally. Lots of companies are are offering paid refreshers. Interesting. Not that I’d move to Florida, I just find that location can change the perception of a candidate dramatically.
     
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  10. Dec 3, 2021 #3628
    Old_n_gray

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    Go for it. Even if you have to do a refresher with a decent carrier.
     
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  11. Dec 3, 2021 #3629
    Wickedfire77

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    The definition of decent carrier seems to change from week to week.
    Honestly, the best comeback route I’ve got so far is a paid refresher at Werner going out 3-11 days with a “Leader” I get $750 a week while out. They said that could be my refresher and get seated afterwards. I’d go for dedicated to be home more often. I do t know if I’d like to do the long time away thing again
     
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  12. Dec 3, 2021 #3630
    Chinatown

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    How close are you to Alma?
    Avalon Pontoon Boats run 48 & Canada. You'd have to return after each trip.
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    Avalon Pontoon
    903 Michigan Ave
    Alma, Michigan
     
    Last edited: Dec 3, 2021
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