Best flatbed companies for someone with no flatbed experience

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Good thread. Im interested as well with no experience. I want to end up at mercer one day.

 

Have you looked in Melton Truck lines out of Tulsa, Ok? Have a couple terminals in Texas as well.

 

That's right, Melton Truck Lines is top notch and also System Transport. Melton just upgraded their healthcare coverage with no additional cost to the driver. That's the only 2 flatbed companies I would be interested in. Both have Texas terminals.

 

Will be on this thread for info thanks

 

Melton also just opened up a health care center for its employees and families, providing quality medical care and chronic disease management. Part of the article on it in The Trucker Newspaper says " The clinic will provide primary care without any company's or expense to our employees, and additionally, employees will notice benefits like reduced wait times, extended time with a provider and ability to schedule prompt medical appointments."

 

I don't know if any of those carriers on your list do training other than Maverick and TMC. If you plan on moving up to more specialized freight and can get the training, you may want to go with Lone Star or ATS. If not, then Maverick or TMC would be a good start where you can learn how to tarp and secure a load. I recall some who have gone with these two companies have reported earning a good living with them.

 

The quality flatbed companies have load securement training during orientation. It's mostly common sense & nothing to worry about. Those flatbed companies aren't going to turn you loose on the road unless you're ready.

 

Even those with experience may be required to attend securement training during orientation with a new carrier. They want to make sure you understand how to properly secure a load. A refresher course can not hurt, especially with some of the loads that I have seen going down the highway.