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OK that makes sense.He was saying he was having a hard time getting a load.(he's in daytona beach)I hate this state.LOL i guess if we moved he might get home more often.

 

Originally posted by Kinghunter

I want flat bed as I hear van driving can get boring.

I switched from flatbed to van, and I've had more fun with van.

With flat bedding you get to live an adventure

That is true, but it may or may not be the "adventure" that seems to be lighting up your eyes. Flatbedding is a LOT of work. Hope it turns out well for you.

Former Flatbed Driver

 

Does he drive for Stevens Transport in Dallas or Stevens Trucking in Oklahoma City?

How serious are you about moving? Because if you want more home time, that's about what you'll have to do. Otherwise, they probably won't load him to Florida as often as you would both like. There's just not much that comes out, except the senior snowbirds that head back north every spring like migratory birds. LOL!!

Hey, there's a thought. We could start up a migratory senior hauling service. Every spring and fall, we'd be butt deep in loads.

 

LOL that is so true.WE have plenty of snow birds.He drives for stevens out of dallas.I will not move to Texas.Been there done that.I'm not sure I'm ready to uproot my kids.They have grandparents and other family where we are,I think stevens may just be a stepping stone for us.He eventually wnats to become an owner/operator.This is all so new to us both.we're just trying to get over this first year.

 

Well, I don't necessarily mean move to Texas. What I mean is move up out of Florida. Like Georgia or Alabama. Up into the freight lanes. Although Texas isn't a bad place. I would love to move back to the southwest. I used to live in Arizona. Loved the desert. I only stay here in Indiana because my ex has custody of my two girls and I already play hell just to see them every other weekend. If I moved, I'd never see them. He'd make sure of it. If it weren't for them, I'd be gone.

 

We have actually considered Georgia...like in the mountains.We both love the mountains.So sorry to hear about your girls.I also have 2 daughters.As for Texas,I used to live in Fort Worth.I really don't want to live there again.Arizona I could deffo do.

 

Kinghunter, you might check out carhauling. It's definately not boring and there is alot of trafic in and out of Florida and pays very well.

 

Chestnut67, That is a very good idea.

I have the feeling that Kinghunter is like we were at that age. I preferred the local flatbedding, the gasoline tankers, and such, because I enjoyed the challenge of trying to get into and out of the tight places.

Now I enjoy setting the cruise at 65 and rolling down the big slab, but back then I preferred the challenge of the in town deliveries.

Am I reading you correctly on this, Kinghunter?

 

Lastkidpicked,

You are reading me spot on. I like a challenge but I want an adenture in addition. I do not know any car haulers that hire new gu7ys. I am looking into local work too in case all else fails.

Kinghunter