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2015 Best Flatbed Jobs

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Claymoresauce, Jul 11, 2015.

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  1. Jul 11, 2015 #1
    Claymoresauce

    Claymoresauce Bobtail Member

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    Ok, so I'm currently a regional dry van hauler with 3 months experience. I'm not really a fan of this work so I'm thinking about changing to something different at my 6 month exp mark. I'm probably going to go flatbed (otr or regional) because I want something that's a bit more physically active than sitting on my ### for 13 hours and opening doors/sliding tandems for 1. I know this question has been asked before, but companies (and the industry) can change in a short period of time. So, in your opinion, what companies are present the best flatbed jobs? Why?
     
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  3. Jul 11, 2015 #2
    HorseShoe

    HorseShoe Road Train Member

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    What a broad question
     
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  4. Jul 12, 2015 #3
    Chinatown

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    Melton Truck Lines
    Decker Truck Line
    Keim TS
    System Transport
    Halvor Lines
    Jones Bros. Trucking
     
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  5. Jul 12, 2015 #4
    Claymoresauce

    Claymoresauce Bobtail Member

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    Thanks, Chinatown. I've already looked into Melton and I might go with them, but now I know of a few more companies to look into.
     
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  7. Jul 12, 2015 #5
    Kolorado

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    melton has driver facing cams fyi
     
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  8. Jul 12, 2015 #6
    pusherman

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    Jordan carriers from natchez, ms; no drive can that's know of, home most weekends
     
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  9. Jul 12, 2015 #7
    Ken Worth

    Ken Worth Medium Load Member

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    Where do you live? You really need to say what area you want to drive when asking this.
     
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  10. Jul 12, 2015 #8
    Chinatown

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    Yep, that's the only downside I know of.
     
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  11. Jul 13, 2015 #9
    Pirate_Freder

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    I'm also interested in this; I live in Aurora, CO. So far System has been the best option as they have a Colorado Regional route with awesome pay. I have an interview at their local terminal on Wednesday but I am certainly open to suggestions. Melton looked great for OTR but if I can be home more and make the same money or more. I really wanted to get into pulling tanks but with 7 months of experience I haven't had any luck.

    @Claymoresauce : I would definitely recommend checking out System Transport. If they have a regional account in your area it might be a better deal for you. For OTR it's hard to say but I believe Melton will pay a better cpm. For me it would be .43 then .48 when I hit 12 months of experience(in 5 months). The question is, who can work you more?
     
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  12. Jul 13, 2015 #10
    Chinatown

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    System has a dedicated out of Commerce City hauling gypsum board. Seems that would be good if you don't want OTR.
     
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