Any companies out there willing to hire someone that can't climb into a trailer?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by OhioScott, Nov 25, 2022.

  1. Sixela918

    Sixela918 Light Load Member

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    BS?! Please explain what's BS about that statement.
     
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  3. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    Never even opened a trailer?
     
  4. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Keep Post #38 in mind; might be a good option.
     
  5. Sixela918

    Sixela918 Light Load Member

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    That's right! They were always sealed at both ends. Oh yeah I guess I should mention they were all roll up doors
     
  6. rockeee

    rockeee Medium Load Member

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    So....you dropped your loaded at the distribution center (I'm guessing) and picked up a loaded trailer?
     
  7. Sixela918

    Sixela918 Light Load Member

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    Picked up preloaded trailer at DC, took it to store, swapped trailers and drove back to DC. No waiting to get loaded or unloaded. It was actually a great deal, just didn't pay enough per mile for me.
     
  8. Terlingua

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    That's basically what I'm usually doing as well, but not Target, or Swift. I pick up a loaded roll-door reefer at the DC, the store live unloads, reloads with pallets, seals it, and I take it back to the DC.
     
  9. OhioScott

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    Well I can't seem to find a job as regent or sovereign so my options are limited. Actually I can do the job, I just need to keep going to the gym for a little while longer. I'm sure I could find someone who'd hire me but I'd rather meet this challenge and then go buy a ladder if I need one (like everybody else). With all the requirements of a truck driver I'd like to think there's more important abilities then needing a 12 inch step to get inside a trailer.
     
  10. OhioScott

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    The more I think about this, the more it makes sense. You could actually have 2 straps and pull up with both hands. I think it would actually safer than trying to pull with one hand and push off the deck with the other. And it won't take any space in the side box. And it's just a simple strap! It's not like I'm asking for a wheel chair lift. I just can't fathom why "The Safety Team" would have a problem with it. Thanks for the comment, a helper strap has a lot of merit!
     
    stuckinthemud Thanks this.
  11. Opus

    Opus Road Train Member

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    No.
    Move on.
     
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