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Newbie heading to tmc

Discussion in 'The Welcome Wagon' started by Oompa, Feb 17, 2013.

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  1. Feb 17, 2013 #1
    Oompa

    Oompa Bobtail Member

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    Just stopping by to say hello to everyone. Hopefully someday I will have the knowledge that some on here have passed onto myself. Any tips or pointers are welcome. Have a good day and keep it shiny side up.
     
    Oompa, Feb 17, 2013
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  3. Feb 17, 2013 #2
    critters

    critters <b>Late For Dinner</b>

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    welcome Oompa, best tip I can give is to keep an open mind with advice from your trainer and if your not sure about somthing ,ask. Good Luck
     
    critters, Feb 17, 2013
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  4. Feb 17, 2013 #3
    Oompa

    Oompa Bobtail Member

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    That's the mindset I'm going into this with. I'd rather ask 100 questions and be sure than not ask the one question that could save my ### someday. Thanks critters.
     
    Oompa, Feb 17, 2013
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  5. Feb 17, 2013 #4
    critters

    critters <b>Late For Dinner</b>

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    Good answer Oopma,flatbedding can be trying some times but I would'nt trade it for nothing.
     
    critters, Feb 17, 2013
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  7. Feb 17, 2013 #5
    Oompa

    Oompa Bobtail Member

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    I'm looking forward to the challenge. After the last day in cdl classes pulling an empty 53' dry van in 30-45 mph winds I decided that I'd rather go the flatbed route.
     
    Oompa, Feb 17, 2013
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  8. Feb 17, 2013 #6
    critters

    critters <b>Late For Dinner</b>

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    there are some loads flatbedding that will do the same thing, you will be fine Good Luck at TMC and be safe out there
     
    critters, Feb 17, 2013
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    Oompa Thanks this.
  9. Feb 17, 2013 #7
    Oompa

    Oompa Bobtail Member

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    Yeah I understand that the wind is going to be a factor in any trip but i imagine that an empty flatbed is a bit better than a dry van. I just didn't like the pucker effect that the empty dry van gave me driving down the interstate.
     
    Oompa, Feb 17, 2013
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    critters Thanks this.
  10. Feb 17, 2013 #8
    BigMod34

    BigMod34 Light Load Member

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    Good luck out there and enjoy driving those nice Peterbilts.
     
    BigMod34, Feb 17, 2013
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    Oompa Thanks this.
  11. Feb 17, 2013 #9
    Oompa

    Oompa Bobtail Member

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    Thanks bigmod34 I will take pride in anything I drive.
     
    Oompa, Feb 17, 2013
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  12. Feb 17, 2013 #10
    SGTTACMSTR

    SGTTACMSTR Bobtail Member

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    Keep us posted on your progress. Good luck!
     
    SGTTACMSTR, Feb 17, 2013
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