Chosing the right flatbed company to start off with?

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by Pharaoh40220, Apr 4, 2013.

  1. Gunny92

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  3. milskired

    milskired Road Train Member

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    Both have good benefits and also both will get you home almost every weekend. From what I have heard Mav and TMC you can make about the same amount of money. I have not heard any negatives about Maverick alao which is good. TMC has been great to me and the only bad thing I can say is 62mph trucks get old lol.
     
  4. Gunny92

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    Thanks milskired. I'm talking with a Brad a recruiter from TMC tomorrow. I will see how it goes.
     
  5. Doubled4287

    Doubled4287 Light Load Member

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    Gunny92 if i wasnt a owner op id be working for tmc go with % pay and you will make plenty and they have the best benefits out of the industry and great home time with a good retirement package just my info
     
  6. TripleSix

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    Words of iron.

    Had a driver ask about hauling equipment, "Do you ever have to drive those machines/I've never driven a machine before/How do you learn/Is there a class that teaches you?"

    if you PREFER an auto, that's your choice. If you can drive anything, that's your marketability. Come on, Marine...Improvise. Adapt. Overcome.
     
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  7. milskired

    milskired Road Train Member

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    Gunny, just curious if you have ever been stationed out in 29 palms?
     
  8. Gunny92

    Gunny92 Bobtail Member

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    No I've never been stationed at 29 Palms
     
  9. Gunny92

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    Haha. I hear you TripleSix. Thanks
     
  10. RevKev

    RevKev Medium Load Member

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    Pharaoh, I noticed the McElroy was mentioned among the others. I'm on my third week solo driving for MTL. For some firsthand info on them, look at the "Start at McElroy on Monday" thread. I started it just to give folks an idea how things go with MTL.

    All the best to ya in your decision!
     
  11. Pharaoh40220

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    I would like to thank each of you for your valuable inputs and opinions. i have chosen to go with Roehl. This company sounds like it has the features for me and my family. Thanks again....
     
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