got to love drywall I hauled enough of it and never got a claim thankfully....even though once I was sure I was a few top pieces were cracked
Prime Flatbed Divison Info
Discussion in 'Prime' started by OpenRoadDreamer, Oct 18, 2011.
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I will have to remember to ask my trainer about any tips or tricks for this. I can think up some of my own but it would be nice not to have to waste time experimenting. After all, I am sure I am going to get enough time wasted on that. So another question, I know with experience you get more knowledgeable but just for kicks and laughs, do you ever get to the point that you can look at a load and see how it needs to be secured. I mean with flat loads like lumber and steel sure, but I am talking oddball things.
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Yes after doing the ODDBALL stuff you get to the point that your ENGINEERING the securement in your mind as your looking at the load as it is still sitting on the ground , at times you ask to have it loaded in a certain way ecte based on your experience
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i would agree with FLATBED after a while that does begin to happen....another good thing that comes with time is load placement it helps to know where you want the load placed/positioned on the trailer especially with fuel mileage Ive been asked a few times why do you want this placed that far up on the trailer? more weight on the drives and the truck usually rides better and you basically aren't dragging the trailer vs having the majority on the spread which is what most shippers love to do
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Hi, I'm going to Springfield next week to start a new career. I've done some class B stuff, but now am moving up to the big time. I discussed going flatbed out of the gate with my recruiter, and have a question or two I probably should have asked first. I'll stay as a company driver, so I'm wondering if the miles and the pay compare to reefer. There are a lot of local flatbed jobs in this area so I don't mind getting the experience, but also need to be able to keep paying the bills. I also just noticed that home time may be a little more difficult in the NW, where I'm from. That isn't as big a deal, but I still need to think about it. I'm wondering if maybe I should consider reefer instead. What say you out there?
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I too am starting in the flatbed division, should be heading for orientation around the 11th.
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