getting into heavy hauling

from your profile ur a newbie, get licenced, go flat bed, then carry on. No one is going to hire a newbie for heavy haul

 

What a "Boi"?

 

Im in the same boat want to get into the heavy and over size im in flat bed now just trying to get my skills up and learn all i can

 

Rinaudo inc http://www.rinaudoinc.com/ would hire him in addition to few other ones .i still remember chinatown had mentioned some names

 

Yep, Rinaudo is one that hires new drivers.
Watkins & Shepard has a flatbed heavy haul division.
R.E. West has O/D & heavy haul & hires new drivers.
System Transport has several flatbed divisions, regular flatbed and heavy haul and hires new drivers. Was posted earlier they start you out with regular flatbed, then to heavy haul after you're more experienced.

If you just want flatbed training first then move to heavy haul company later, look at Decker Truck Line, Melton Truck Lines, Cypress Truck Lines & there are others.

 

Try doing some oversize escort work if you can. You can learn alot about how permits and routing work, how to deal with curfews and dealing with police escorts. It would be much easier to learn all the little things when you are not being overwhelmed by (1. Learning to drive a truck (2. being overwhelmed by an oversized load...

Learn how different types of trailers work (Stretch, RGN, flip axles, etc...)

Try to find a local company who needs escorts, tell the boss you work for the going escort rate and you are willing (for free) to get to the load site early to help the driver load then stick around after to help throw chains and dunnage.

Theres your experience.

 

If possible, I would choose a company that hires new drivers to pull flats/steps with the possibility of moving up to over size and different trailer types. In your area, I would suggest you check out ATS (Anderson) or Lone Star. I don't know if either hire drivers without experience. If not, look into TMC or Maverick. TMC would also offer the opportunity to progress, but I am not sure if that option would be open living where you do. Both of these companies provide good training programs in tarping and securing, which will be the foundation of your desired career. If you had a year of experience with either of these companies you would have lots more options. There are lots of smaller companies that do over size and heavy haul. This may be a quicker way to progress to the type of work you are looking for if you are good at what you do. Small companies tend to look at you as an individual and not follow strict guidelines regarding experience. I am not familiar with the smaller companies that do over size and heavy haul in your area, but you should be able to figure this out. The fastest way to learn is to listen to more experienced drivers. "Flatbedders" tend to help each other out...so offer to help someone with their tarp or securement and listen to their advice. You will need to keep a clean driving record. Shippers and insurance companies are mandating this. You will need to be safety minded. Safety is becoming king on jobsites. Be sure you observe safety procedures at customer facilities and jobsites. There is very little room for "cowboys" in oversize/heavy haul. Follow the rules and regs. This career path will not happen over night. Be prepared for it to take several years to get there. Good luck!