Getting started no experience questions
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by charged, Jul 17, 2008.
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No need. You'll kill yourself or someone else first... I just hope it isn't me that ends up dead....
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How far apart do you put the chains or straps? Can you criss cross chains? What keeps pallets from coming forward? These have been easy questions. Let me know when you want me to ask you some challenging questions.... -
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I have endorsements for tankers and hazmat, but since I do know someone who does flatbed that is why I'd rather do that. Any questions I have I can ask him.
The main problem I have is he is only getting around $2 per mile from what I can figure. He gets his loads from brokers and online. Before I start into this I'd like to see what is really available as far as money. Do most just call up manufacturers to get better paying jobs? -
The question isn't the endorsements. The problem we have been trying to explain is no expierience. Flatbedding is dangerous to the trained driver. Someone who has a CDL and has no exp needs load securement training. Not a friend to call to ask how to secure the load. I have friends who have medical degree's, but I am not about to take out my liver and call and ask how if I get in a bind...
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It isn't my fault you had to start from scratch.
When did I say I know nothing about securing a load? I know a little, and that is a start. -
A smart driver knows their limits and WANTS to learn. A soon to be dead driver thinks they already know enough to make it with no training.
A smart driver also listens to experienced drivers and rethinks their plan if it's dangerous.notarps4me and walleye Thank this.
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