Flatbed with Prime

Discussion in 'Prime' started by Robm78, Jul 22, 2013.

  1. Robm78

    Robm78 Bobtail Member

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    Hey everyone,

    So, I have decided to run flat bed with Prime and have an orientation date of 7/29/13. I have about 3 yrs flatbed exp and I am crossing my fingers that this works out. They are making me run with a trainer for 15k miles because I only ran WA, OR.

    Anyways, Just thought I'd share....if anyone wants to add in some input good or bad feel free :)
     
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  3. Marky84

    Marky84 Heavy Load Member

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    y not tmc or melton or maverick? just curious
     
  4. Robm78

    Robm78 Bobtail Member

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    Well to be honest...I did little to none homework on any companies. My situation is this...I just finished my Bachelors degree, I moved down here to Vegas 3 months ago only to find out I love trucking/flatbedding more than anything so I have basically depleted my funds over the last 3 months and am now panicking to work ASAP :/ I took a chance and it back fired.

    So, I haven't looked at any of those companies but I will definitely give them a look.

    **EDIT**
    I took a look at all three companies and even though I am in Vegas, I have a WA DL so I can go either way with homebase but, it doesnt look like any of them are hiring out of NV or WA at the moment. I'm going to give them a call tomorrow to confirm.

    Out of the three.... is there a more "preferred" company by drivers?
     
    Last edited: Jul 22, 2013
  5. Raezzor

    Raezzor Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

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    Combined Transport is up your way (washington that is.) Should be able to get on with them with 3 years flatbed experience, though I don't know if it has to be recent or not.
     
  6. Rugerfan

    Rugerfan Road Train Member

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    system transport has a dedicated run from vegas to Bloomington,ca but idk how hard it is to get on but also a good west coast company to try
     
  7. Passin Thru

    Passin Thru Road Train Member

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  8. jomar68

    jomar68 Light Load Member

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    with Prime, you pay for all your flatbed gear (chains..binders..straps..tarps..) I think its still a good company though.
     
  9. Robm78

    Robm78 Bobtail Member

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    No ####???? Not sure I would be down with that. :/ I'll have to ask that when they call tomorrow.
     
    jomar68 Thanks this.
  10. The Challenger

    The Challenger Kinghunter

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    Try Central Oregon Trucking Company. They hire out of Vegas, CA, OR, and WA. Nice owners and small company feel.

    KH
     
  11. saddlesore

    saddlesore Light Load Member

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