New graduate

Try Schneider they will accept you with one crazy speeding ticket..least they used to. Not like you’ll be getting tickets in their slow trucks, lol.

Going to go against the advice of waiting..Apply and start asap while everything is fresh in your mind.

Just because it “falls off “ in August doesn’t mean it won’t be noticed. All depends on how far back the carrier requests you mvr..5, 10, lifetime..who knows..

 

Because sometimes all someone needs is a yes, and there's no easier yes in trucking than flatbed at Western Express. If they tell him yes, he can tell other companies he has a competing offer from a direct competitor.

 

Ummmm....WE is NOT in the same league with the likes of:

• Maverick
• TMC
• McElroy
• Decker
• Halvor
• Melton

or even <<<GULP>>> Schneider....

-- L

 

I don't understand why you think it's such a big deal to put in an application. It's free. Its quick. It's easy. It's not a commitment. It could potentially be a good learning experience. And who knows, it's possible it would even help with a job. Who cares?

 

In your case....probably Melton.

Before you accept a job with a "starter" flatbed fleet -- read the following Forum thread, & ask yourself, "Am I REALLY ready for the same?":

Starting Late in Life

Remember: the original poster in there was retired military...& part of special forces.

-- L

 

TMC has a very good flatbed training program. They have some very stringent policies and procedures. Nothing wrong with that, just know that you do things the TMC way, or you will probably not be employed with them long.

Melton is a bit more relaxed, but a good company overall. Not very familiar with the training program. Don’t see a lot of under or improper secured loads, so it must be decent. In some areas, they have a contract with Lowe’s and run DC loads to stores. Most are reasonably good paying jobs.

 

Any flatbed fleet will expect something similar to this from you:



--.L