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Flatbed vrs Dryvan?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Bumpy, Jul 19, 2010.

  1. Jul 19, 2010 #1
    Bumpy

    Bumpy Road Train Member

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    Would anyone out there tell me the right questions to ask when applying for a OTR dry van job? I have 5 years OTR flatbed,but I realize I am going into a brand new ballgame...Thanx in advance,-B:biggrin_2556:
     
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  3. Jul 19, 2010 #2
    mizdageeragn

    mizdageeragn Medium Load Member

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    Whatever you want to know...rider policy,how the trucks are equipped, inverters allowed, pet policy, home time, pay raises, benefits, take home policy, bonus plans, forced per diem, forced dispatch, apu, idle policy,fuel cards, pre-pass, ez-pass, toll road policy, communication system, pay plan, length of runs, areas covered, etcetera etcetera ad finitum!!:biggrin_2558:
     
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  4. Jul 19, 2010 #3
    dieseldon

    dieseldon Light Load Member

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    If you have 5 yrs flatbed then you should be able to get into dryvan it's not to hard to do. If anything i think us flatbeders have it harder.
     
    dieseldon, Jul 19, 2010
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