Heading for Roehl Tomorrow

LOL, I had to stock my own truck too. Took every brand new item I could. Still have my new Lumber tarps and all of my new chains and straps. I keep a few "used" straps for any load that I may have to relay. Steel tarps??? a whole different story. I finally got rid of my swiss cheese tarps for a set of.... swiss cheese tarps. Steel tarps just suck, plane and simple. Too many of us, me included, don't use enough extra tarps scraps to keep the steel tarps from getting rips.

Welcome to the flatbed family.
You can now officially ignore all door swingers!

 

hey tank show us door swingers the love...we do work too (just not as much)... LOL...keep the shiney side up... cause lord knows we don't need anymore accidents especially after what happened in indiana...too sad

 

FYI I heard on the news that the van that was hit there lights were out after they hit the deer...the driver never had a chance to miss them...its dark out there...still too sad

 

Hey Roehl gang, ya'll help me figure one out. Hopefully it's not as obvious as I think it will be. Due to graduate Nov. 10 from school, got all paperwork completed, Cheryl sent me the conditional offer of employment and set up the DOT physical. Completed it today, no problems except....the stupid BMI and neck measurement. BMI was supposed to be 75 or less - mine 76, neck size was supposed to be 17 or less - mine 17 3/4. I thought GREAT! Then cussed several times, most out loud. The question, does this really mean I'm headed for a sleep apnea test?? I don't have that crap....Dr. signed off on a 6 month card cause that's what the instructions said to do. What do ya'll think?? Otherwise, trying like the devil to get into orientation / training ASAP, looks like the quickest would be the 21st. Going to Ellenwood.

 

Enjoy!!!!! You will continue to learn everyday!!!! Be safe and ask questions when you got them...

 

there are other factors to consider like a restricted airway, chances are if
if you meet most or all of the criteria you will have to do a sleep study.
I didnt think I had sleep apnea either, but two back to back sleep studies
proved otherwise. Its painless and you will feel better, and be able to be a alert safe driver. good luck to you !

 

Sounds more like team driving instead of training........

 

Good job Shots, welcome to the team, door swingers included... I will swing doors til the snow is done, then go back to flats if things pick up. Be careful with everything that you do, it is easy to mess yourself or someone else up out there. Don't be afraid to give a fellow flatbedder a hand with tarps or something. Most of our drivers will sit in there truck and watch you struggle with your stuff. Get out and help the guy ahead of you, it gets him out of your way quicker, and you get to see different ways of doing things and you keep learning... Just advice from an old flatbedder, now door swinger.