Newbies in the Trucking World

Crystal, US Express is about 90% drop and hook. Should be alot less physically demanding that alot of comPanies. Whatever he does, make sure it isn't flatbed. That highly demanding on a physical aspect.

 

Tell him to apply there. Very good company, good miles, and good equipment. He might stay out a bit, but good pay. If he/you are looking for good home time, you can find it, but of course his pay will reflect that. Best of luck

 

I'm a flatbedder myself, and yes it is very physically demanding, your always throwing chains, straps, tarps occasionally, they are really heavy especially when they get wet or iced up in the winter. This is not something i would recommed for your husband at all. Dry Van Trailers is what i would look into, he will hardly ever touch the load except tp place load locks inside the trailer to secure the load and of course closing and opening the back doors...lol. Concerning local work with him being as new as he is with no prior driving experience, he's better off going OTR (Over The Road) for at least a year to get some driving experience before attempting that. Best of luck on all your endeavors.

 

As far as his medical condition goes he is required to list info of his medical history on the form when he has his DOT physical . If he has his CDL he must already have a medical card . All carriers require new hires to have another physical . Can he drive 10 or 11 hours a day ?

 

FMCSA has concerns about drivers with MS . Drivers of noncommercial vehicles with MS 0000
Show increased crash risk . There have been no conclusive studies of commercial drivers with MS because there aren't CMV drivers with MS available to test .http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/TOPICS/mep/report/PDandMSFinal9-15-2008ExeSum-508.pdf .

 

you may want to check with Venezia transportation. they pull dry bulk tank, dry van, hot asphalt among other things. I cant say if they hire inexperinced drivers, but they do train how to unload the tanks. I know they have a terminal down near carneys point. might be worth a look. good luck. P.S. they also run local, regional, or OTR

 

Look into Rohel, they have regional weekly home time. Also look into Con-Way Truckload they are also a good company to work for.