Rookie Heavy Hauler

Discussion in 'Heavy Haul Trucking Forum' started by kyle.norman, Jan 30, 2014.

  1. kyle.norman

    kyle.norman Bobtail Member

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    Hey everybody,

    I am new to the heavy haul industry, well heck, I'm new to the trucking industry in general. Here is my dilemma. I start with my company this Monday and I have a trainer I will be going out with, but I have no idea what questions to ask this guy while I am am working with him. I only have 4 weeks to soak up as much knowledge as I can and I wanna make sure to ask the questions right out of the gate so I get as much information as possible. If any experienced heavy haul truckers want to help me out wiht this it would be greatly appreciated. Just let me know what questions I need to ask my trainer, what questions I should ask my company, and any little tidbits of knowledge that you think could be helpful to this Rookie to help me hit the ground running please feel free to post. Thank you in advance for your advice and help and good luck and be safe out there!

    Kyle
     
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  3. 74pete359

    74pete359 Bobtail Member

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    ask about tarp pay
     
  4. Oscar the KW

    Oscar the KW Going Tarpless

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    Wow, you are just getting into the trucking industry and are getting the opportunity to go into heavy haul right out of the gate? That's a pretty rare deal.

    You might get some better responses if you tell us how many axles you are going to be running to start with, and what type of trailer you are going to be pulling.
     
  5. kyle.norman

    kyle.norman Bobtail Member

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    I will be driving a 3 axel tractor. I don't know what kind of trailer yet.
     
  6. kyle.norman

    kyle.norman Bobtail Member

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    ///

    I know I thank God I got this opportunity so early.
     
  7. Oscar the KW

    Oscar the KW Going Tarpless

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    If you are going to drive for the company out of Florida with the gray trucks, I don't think you will be doing any heavy hauling out of the gate, maybe some small oversize, but I doubt anything heavy, I could be wrong though.
     
  8. kyle.norman

    kyle.norman Bobtail Member

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    Well then what should I expect or be prepared for?
     
  9. IH Truck Guy

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    Learn to love Dundalk in Baltimore....lol
     
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  10. kyle.norman

    kyle.norman Bobtail Member

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    I dont know what that means.
     
  11. IH Truck Guy

    IH Truck Guy Road Train Member

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    They run alot of Baltimore...
     
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