Finished Phase 1 flatbed July 2 in Gary IN, questions?

Im out of phoenix ill take secureing trailer stacks than tarpping hydro loads with lumber tarps in 115+ degree heat any day of the week anyways those of u going through training right now wish u the bewt of luck any do be afraid to ask for help when your on your own and your not sure how the proper way to secure a load if u have any questions feel free to ask ill try my best to awnser them

 

I just finished my 1st week as a solo driver for Roehl, (dry van). Dry van is pretty boring, so I'm thinking about switching to flatbed.
I like to work a little bit, and flat-bedding will give me more experience and will ultimately make me more $valuable as a driver.
I'm wondering what to expect during training ?..... I appreciate any info/advice that you may offer.

 

Basic stuff. Two days of securement training. Then 5 days with a local flatbed trainer in chicago

I love it though, its so much fun!



Ethan

 

Thanks for the info.
I'm really not interested in going OTR with a trainer for 5 days. That just might make me not want to become a flat-bedder.
I'll call the driver operations number, and see if I can't find out a little more info......Thanks!

 

You won't, you'll stay in gary. Your trainer will be a local guy. You'll be in gary and chicago area for those 5 days. At night you'll be at the terminal. Not sleeping in the trainers truck

Ethan

 

That's good to know.
Hows life at the terminal ?
Is the terminal nice, clean?......do they give you your own room ?

 

Gary isn't dirty but its not the best. It sucks. If your in a truck now, you'll be sleeping in the truck.

Ethan