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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by jkd1118, Jan 25, 2012.

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  1. Jan 25, 2012 #1
    jkd1118

    jkd1118 Light Load Member

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    Just got my license now trying to find work want to make this a career not just something I do on the side I read that no company is good or bad im was thinking flat bed can I do that as a beginner school says they might have a job lined up but its a cdl B class I didn't do all that practicing for B class work I have no endorsements yet they have a free work so I can study for the endorsements I want just need advice and tips from you all
     
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  3. Jan 25, 2012 #2
    d o g

    d o g Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    My advice is for you to work on your communication skills.
     
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  4. Jan 25, 2012 #3
    Kabokokka23

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    Advice : Study.

    Dogknot is not wrong however.
     
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  5. Jan 25, 2012 #4
    d o g

    d o g Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    I think I've got it so that we can read it now:

    Yes, there are some beginner flatbed companies. You can search these forums to find out more about them.

    You might be better off to take the Class B gig and finish your endorsements. It will be easier to get a good job if you have the endorsements and it's sometimes easier to find a job if you've already got a job. Good luck.
     
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  7. Jan 25, 2012 #5
    xlsdraw

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    At Con-way, we are dry van only. Only endorsement you need is Hazmat and they give you 120 days After hire to get it and will reimburse the cost 100%. We pull alot of freight in, out, and thru Pennsylvania.
     
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  8. Jan 26, 2012 #6
    roadreeler57

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    Class A doesnt pay that much more than class B anyways
     
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  9. Jan 26, 2012 #7
    jkd1118

    jkd1118 Light Load Member

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    So to make it I really need to work on getting my endorsements then
     
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  10. Jan 26, 2012 #8
    d o g

    d o g Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Not necessarily. You might can find a flatbed job without having any endorsements. But, the more endorsements that you have, the more opportunities that will be open for you.
     
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  11. Jan 26, 2012 #9
    FLORIDAHEAVYHAUL

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    You might want to check out Grayson Mitchell in Emporia, Va. Good company and I think they might do a lot of work in your area. Just a thought. As a beginner flatbed driver I would not think endorsements should be an issue. The majority of flatbed freight is not Hazmat. Good luck to you. Open deck is the way to go!! IMO.
     
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  12. Jan 26, 2012 #10
    d o g

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    This was a thread with somebody just out of school wanting to go into flatbed:

    http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...166673-can-rookie-driver-go-into-flatbed.html

    Get some of the company names from that thread and then do a search to find out more information on the ones that you might be interested in.

    Also, if you are in an area of Pennsylvania that has some drilling activity, you might find a rig moving outfit that will let you get started. You'd probably have to do a lot of rigging work to start out, but it would get some money coming in and would be really good tie-down experience for later flatbed work.
     
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