About to go to Nashville for flatbed orientation can anyone give me some advice

Hey China,
Yup and now Mesilla Valley is located in our old terminal (Shippers Transport) just a little further up Briley at County Hospital Rd (Stewarts Lane). Nice facility

 

I've seen some respectable drivers running WE flatbed. Just be the best flatbed driver you can be, wherever you go. I don't know anything about their flatbed freight base. I'd be concerned it may be weak and involving a lot a wait time but maybe it'll pay the bills at least until you can advance to bigger and better opportunities.

 

Some don't have any other choice. I say just answer their questions and let them be.

 

Great advise.

 

I'm still new so let me say this: Flatbedding is a skill that gets easier with practice. That is: securement and tarping. During training it could take 4 hours to secure and tarp a load because you are new-- Very discouraging. I just want to say to you that it gets easier. Other flatbedders gladly give advice, help, and some times maybe give you some padding or v-boards you might need. Just politely ask oldtimers how they tarped their load. Tell everyone you are new. Generally people like to help. After a bit of time, the loading and unloading can be routine and easier. I dont regret choosing flatbed as my starting place. Now I only see flatbeds when I look out there on the road. All other trucks don't interest me. Hang in there.

 

flatbed orientation....let's see here...Load, secure, tarp at all pickups in exactly that order....
reverse order on deliveries

I hope that helps

seriously good luck