Act like a professional and you have nothing to worry about. Most of today's flatbedders CAN'T lift their 8' drop tarps, so just because you have a different anatomy won't cause you any grief. As much as I hate the show and rarely watch it, I see how many here are completely enamored with Lisa on IRT, and that is a good thing for breaking stereotypes. A very good friend of mine has been doing this a long time. She now pulls triaxle RGN and is rarely under 100,000 pounds or 14' wide. Good luck
flatbed driving: for guys only?
Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Sadiepete, Sep 15, 2012.
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Thanks~ never watched IRT, but once I watched a promotional video made at a shipyard and the person who drove the yard-dog was a Grandma! I thought that was pretty cool. At the time I was working in a freight brokerage and decided I'd rather be the one driving the truck than typing up the shipping docs, BOLs. I guess its all good. Anyone can be anything they want these days. I will give flatbeds a try.
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Hell no. If any guy gives you grief just pick up your winch bar and that'll take care of it. Good luck.
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Are there any ladies here that have been to TMC's orientation? I think they ask you to lift a 120# tarp (from the ground to your shoulder) on the first day of orientation. And apparently they have a physical therapist make sure you're lifting properly with your legs.
I'm pretty sure I can lift it... but it would suck royally to ride a bus all the way to Iowa to find out on the first day that I can't deadlift the stupid tarp. -
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