Flat bed with TMC questions.

Hey Dennisroc. I drove for TMC for about 2 1/2 years. There is a certain allure to driving for TMC. They have a really great training program. But you should know that orientation is a lot like boot camp. They don't call it the Truckers Marine Corps (TMC) for nothing. They will push you to stay out weekends and also push you towards percentage pay over being paid by the mile. Mileage pay is better by far. They LOVE tarp loads. They are very "Big Brother" to the drivers. You cant fart without them getting wind of it. I drove a 2006 379 my entire time with them. They were about to start issuing the new 579 but I left just before I was placed in one of those. None of the trucks other than the 579 has an APU on them and idle time is watched very close. So you can freeze or burn up or get called on your idle time constantly. I left for another flatbed company that is much smaller, the pay is much better and I have never been happier. I wouldn't do anything other than flatbedding. Its a mans man trucking. That's my feeling anyway. I love the work and getting outside and active. Also, you will lose weight. I lost about 20 pounds and I have friends that have lost much more. Best of luck and feel free to drop me a message if you have any more questions.

 

What company did u leave for private message me if u wouldn't mind. Husband just left his f/b company and is looking for a new one....tmc was what I was doing research on. Thanks

 

Tarping is really fun when its got ice all over it and the wind is blowing 20-30 mph lol.

 

Melton Truck Lines has the best healthcare for driver & family and avg. $50K per year.

 

To be honest I would trust any of ones post. It's one of those deals I've found out that everyone has different opinions and most reviews on all companies are negative. Best advice is go out and found out yourself or not your choice but asking others doesn't really help.