Experienced FLATBED driver question

I was a trainer for COT. You will know how to Tarp loads @ that outfit. As far as respect for people............enough said.

 

Hey right on man thats right

 

yea that was boyd bro's transportation

 

Do you drive for them?

 

What is your endgame? Actual goal? To be a company hand or own your own?

I am not convinced any real formal "training" per se is required to have a safe and successful open deck career.......I have been doing it since '92 and had my childhood/young adult experience with family and older hands as my only training.

Hang out with the flatbed crowd at a truckstop. Explain you are trying to learn. Ask questions. Take photos of the way different loads are tied down. Build knowledge. Don't be afraid to take a slightly different path than the herd.

 

Who do you work for now? In your opinion who is best flatbed Co. To start off with? My hubby has been driving otr for over 11 yrs. But wants flatbed exp .Now

 

I hard 95% good thing about melton as a starter company, I start orientation. There in like 3 weeks

 

Maverick Transportation out of Little Rock Ar. has the best FLATBED TRAINING hands down. You will definitely be a successful and safe flatbedder after working with them.


Note: They have driver facing cams and many other things that would take them off MY personnel list

 

oops just noticed you live in Oregon

 

I learned in 2 days riding around with another driver...in 2001 I think. We saw a lot in 2 days! (lot of local coils, sheets, bars, pallets, etc... The specialized stuff is just a spin off of that really.....so not a lot to it IMHO....secure whatever the load and transport safely!