A Good Flatbed Company

Graymist · Apr 11, 2010

getrdone609 said: ↑

I work for BTC and i am on my 3rd week and everything is good. I am getting between 2200 2500 miles a week and been home every weekend. Tarpitall was correct on his post on how the company operates and the trucks are not fantcy but they get the job done. All the drivers ive met are happy with the company and when im out getting unloaded or loaded and there is another BTC driver out there, and almost every driver has came over to give me a hand and ive done the same. I have worked with Maverick and TMC and im not going to bash them but there is a big differance working for a smaller company than a big company, it all depends what u want, but what is the same with all the flatbed companies is that the work is hard and gets filthy dirty at times and is not always easy but if you like hard work this is the job for you.
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If you don't mind me asking, what's a realistic weekly earning with BTC ? Thanks.

LouisvilleSlugger · Apr 23, 2010

i will say this for any one looking for a flatbed company. i been driving for hornady for about a month and a half now and i pretty happy so far. i get 2200-2400 miles a week and can get more if i stay out. i hardly ever talk to my dispatcher. once a week at the most. i dont wait for loads very often. 3 hours at the most and thats only been 2 or 3 times. the only thing that sucks is me tarp everything and all we have are lumber tarps.trucks aren't the best but they do the job. if u want to know something just ask me and i will be happy to answer.

pinola flash · Apr 23, 2010

builders out of memphis is a good company. only worked there for 2 months because a local driving job came available. they start everybody at .37 u must have 1 year OTR. home every weekend if u want to be home. If u want to stay out they will give you long runs not 400-500 miler for the weekend. good quarterly bonus program that can be acheived. u get about 1700. a quarter. I was getting about 2500 miles a week and home on weekends. They will keep u busy.

lamont1986 · Jun 3, 2010

LouisvilleSlugger said: ↑

i will say this for any one looking for a flatbed company. i been driving for hornady for about a month and a half now and i pretty happy so far. i get 2200-2400 miles a week and can get more if i stay out. i hardly ever talk to my dispatcher. once a week at the most. i dont wait for loads very often. 3 hours at the most and thats only been 2 or 3 times. the only thing that sucks is me tarp everything and all we have are lumber tarps.trucks aren't the best but they do the job. if u want to know something just ask me and i will be happy to answer.
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Hey louisville, if i may ask. Are u still driving for Hornady as of today? If so, are things still looking good and working out for you? I talked to a recruiter today about my location and etc, ill be on system 2 (10-14days). If u can supply additional information that'll help alot...
Be safe and take it easy!!

Papi1960R · Jul 4, 2010

Hey does Hornady still have their Small yard near E-town,KY? They had a Dale Ernhardt look-a-like recruiter who always took me to lunch to try to get me to come over from TMC in 95. He probaly bought me 10 steaks at Outback in Louisville. Without his company shirt on people used to come over and ask "Dale" to sign their hats and t-shirts.I can't remember his name, but quite a Character.

MCss · Jul 10, 2010

Papi1960R said: ↑

Hey does Hornady still have their Small yard near E-town,KY? They had a Dale Ernhardt look-a-like recruiter who always took me to lunch to try to get me to come over from TMC in 95. He probaly bought me 10 steaks at Outback in Louisville. Without his company shirt on people used to come over and ask "Dale" to sign their hats and t-shirts.I can't remember his name, but quite a Character.
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Flatbed co for a guy in charlotte area?

jellybean · Jul 10, 2010

drive over to charlotte pipe and see who you see loading out of there a lot that might be a start although its mostly big companies (tmc,melton,maverick etc.....). btc loads out of their a lot and they seem to get pretty good reviews on here

Model A · Jul 22, 2010

Give Jon a call # 501-847-2011, and refer that the old Model A told you about him. I'm completely satisfied over here.

Sloda · Jul 22, 2010

Anyone know of Flatbed Companies based out of Atlanta, or with Atlanta Terminals. I live in area that doesn't allow tractor trailer parking due to city ordinance, or there's not enough room # my apartment. I've been driving for 6 months, so obviously experience may be a factor. But Reefers just aren't getting the job done. Thanks in advance.

Ike · Jul 22, 2010

pinola flash said: ↑

I Like Flats, all I know. just looking for a company I can get home on the weekends, and run hard during the week.
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Call Mcelroy, they are known for getting thier drivers home on weekends.

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