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Flatbed advice

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Drpparker95, Feb 9, 2017.

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  1. Feb 9, 2017 #1
    Drpparker95

    Drpparker95 Road Train Member

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    I am starting my training with my first company. Kllm they pull mostly reefers. I've been considering doing flatbed after my first year. I've always been interested in flatbed and I have a lot of companies within an hours drive. Im right down the road from Cuba and McElroy. Also I am close to wti in tuscaloosa, howard in laurel and a few others in Birmingham area. I have two uncles that have done flatbed and said they'd never do it again then my other uncle told me he loved it. Whats yalls take on flatbed and possibly making the switch after getting a little experience
     
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  3. Feb 9, 2017 #2
    Chewy352

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    Why not just do flatbed first? If you're dead set on company training there's much better companies to choose from in flatbed.
     
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  4. Feb 9, 2017 #3
    Drpparker95

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    Im under the age limit for most companies that train unless you can think of some that hire and train at 21 with me not having my cdl
     
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  5. Feb 9, 2017 #4
    Chewy352

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    @Chinatown

    There also many better options then mega company training. You gotta go out and knock on doors to find them though. Going to school yourself is also better. A lot of companies will reimburse you for your tuition and or lots of financial assistance to pay for it. Look up Mike rows skilled workers program. They might help.
     
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  7. Feb 9, 2017 #5
    Drpparker95

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    I can't do the dang school training because I can't pay it or afford it
     
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  8. Feb 9, 2017 #6
    TripleSix

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    How much is school at the local community college?
     
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  9. Feb 9, 2017 #7
    Drpparker95

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    2600
     
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  10. Feb 9, 2017 #8
    TripleSix

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    Wow. 1200 here.
     
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  11. Feb 9, 2017 #9
    Raxus

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    @Drpparker95 have you checked out if you are eligible for school grants? Also school loans if you are not eligible for grants too. Honestly going thru your local community college would be best bet then you are not contracted for 1 year to an outfit you might end up hating.

    Rax
     
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  12. Feb 9, 2017 #10
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    No way to save up until you can go?
     
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