Dry bulk or flatbed

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Chebbydriver7195, Mar 16, 2019.

  1. Chebbydriver7195

    Chebbydriver7195 Light Load Member

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    Maverick USA told me I'd never pass a physical, but I have a dot medical card and a cdl.
    I have a "bad" left leg.
    Over a year ago I was shot in the leg while hunting. It left me with permanent nerve damage causing foot drop. I wear a brace and you'd never tell unless you looked hard at how I step. I just cant pick my left foot up, can push down with full force and can still balance.
    I tried to get my cdl with Maverick USA but they stopped returning my calls when I asked about their company physical. I'm now with a mega pulling van but would like to pursue my original ideas of flatbeding or equipment haul after I get say another 10 months of experience.
    If that isn't viable could I pull a dry bulk tanker with my condition? My dot physical has no restrictions or limits. I was a log cutter for a while even after my injury. If I can tromp through the woods and climb on trees with a saw I can climb up on a trailer.
     
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  3. Humblepie

    Humblepie Pontificator

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    If you can buck logs you can be a flatbeder. Kudos for not taking no for an answer.
     
  4. TruckerVinny

    TruckerVinny Medium Load Member

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    Bulk is pretty physical. During loading and unloading I'm on top of the tank, under the tank, throwing hoses, crawling under rail cars and in/out of the cab several times. If you are able to rock then let's roll. Call a recruiter once you hit 12/mths or try sooner, they can only say no or tell you to wait. Good Luck!
     
  5. Atlaw4u

    Atlaw4u Heavy Load Member

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    I think with your attitude you could do either. Just make sure you have the right equipment. For example, for flatbed I like to have a short ladder to make it easier getting up and down different parts of the trailer. I also prefer ratchet binders over snaps.
     
  6. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    As long as you can go up & down the ladder You should be able to do tanker, liquid or bulk.. Or flatbed. Go for it.
     
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