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Have always wanted to try Flatbed

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Air Cooled, Dec 1, 2017.

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  1. Dec 1, 2017 #1
    Air Cooled

    Air Cooled Road Train Member

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    Like the title states, I’ve always had an interest in this line of work. I love to exercise, in particular weight training, and I’m a trucker that prefers local work with many stops vs. a long haul.

    I have almost 7 years experience with 2 companies. I’ve done fuel hauling, dry bulk, transfer and bottom dumps, and asphalt oil tanker.

    I will be relocating to Eastern Washington (Spokane) next year. I’ve seen a few ads for flatbed work. How is the freight in that area? Anyone know of any local, by the hour companies? There are several here where I currently live but they are too far for me to commute to. I’m looking for daycab flatbed work- I know that it’s rare but it does exist. Thank you!
     
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  3. Dec 1, 2017 #2
    Mattflat362

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    I jump around like Spiderman and throw a 100lb tarp around and I would not have it any other way. I would enjoy tarping a 7' tall load alone in a blizzard over any other type of trucking.

    Just my 2 cents....
     
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  4. Dec 1, 2017 #3
    cool7035

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    System transport. I'm happy with them. But I run the Texas regional, and it's probably different. I know they got all kinds of things to do up there.
     
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  5. Dec 1, 2017 #4
    Roberts450

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    There are lumber mills that have guys hauling kinda local up here too but most I think is kinda regional.
     
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  7. Dec 1, 2017 #5
    86mechanic

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  8. Dec 1, 2017 #6
    local439

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    How bout equipment rental places like Volvo, Cat dealer, Herc, Sunbelt, United, Pacwest machinery
     
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  9. Dec 3, 2017 #7
    Gentlemanfarmer

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    You may want to give Central Oregon Trucking Company a call. Good company based on the left coast.
     
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  10. Dec 3, 2017 #8
    Air Cooled

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    Does Cen Oregon run local?
     
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  11. Dec 3, 2017 #9
    Jumbo

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    How about whomever supplies trucks to Home Depots in your area?
     
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  12. Dec 16, 2017 #10
    Calregon

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    If you want to run west coast regional or otr/ 80% I5. Try Leavitts in Springfield Oregon. Also look at COTC I think in Redmond Oregon I see them on I5 every day.
     
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