Recent cdl grad looking at swift or stevens

Flatbed securement & tarping is very intensive at Melton and Jones Bros. When they get through with you at orientation and time with a trainer, you'll be well prepared for flatbedding.
System Transport also hires new cdl grads for flatbed.

I know for sure Melton and Jones Bros. are true 48 state carriers.
System Transport may be also, but they do have lots of regional dedicated routes also.

 

"will that be noted somewhere" Absolutely, in fact there is a great chance the carrier will report orientations to DAC. If you ever leave an orientation I highly recommend you list that as a part of your job history.

"and count against me" It should not. However you might be asked about it. Just be honest and say I did not think skateboarding was my cup of tea.

 

I highly recommend you DO NOT express any comments like "testing the waters" to a company even past tense like that. Most carriers it don't really matter. However if that carrier is going to be out money with you they might want a better commitment and "testing the waters" does not instill confidence. Honestly no matter where you find yourself. If you don't like it just leave. Be like sgt Friday! Stick with the facts, just the facts!

 

Have you checked out companies like Prime that have Flatbed, Tankers and Reefers or Maverick that has Flatbeds, reeders and glass, that way, if flatbedding doesn’t work for you, there is the option of changing what you’re hauling without changing employers?

 

You can go to Melton’s orientation and do the 8 days and quit. You can also do the 3 week training with a trainer and quit. You absolutely have no obligations to them or anyone else after going to orientation. Bring your own cash to take greyhound home. No biggie.

 

I found melton to be a good company for me to learn. Learn everything. I also found them incredibly irritating at times. I often posted on here about stuff that was maddening. I stayed 2 years. I’m not disgruntled at them and feel my time was worth it. They also aren’t the only game in town.