I've got my heading and I'm heading to tmc

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by thebeat32, Nov 15, 2013.

  1. thebeat32

    thebeat32 Bobtail Member

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    Got thru school pick up my cdl today then tomorrow I'm going to des moines iowa at 7 15 tomorrow wish me luck guys anything
    Else yall could tell me I would be greatfull and will keep yall posted
     
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    Good luck be safe and stick with the company for at least a year, learn as much as you can and ask any question you have, and take what you learned in school and forget most of it.
     
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    Congrats, There's a lot to learn about driving a Truck, and on top of that, to do FLAT BED is going to be tough. Learn as much as you can and hang in there, there are many ups and Downs in this industry. Good luck, and again, be persistent!
     
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    Congratulations on the beginning of your trucking career.
     
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    Thank you very much
     
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    Flatbeds aren't for sissie Marines, you gotta be a Seabee or a Ranger or Seal or something tough.
     
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    Way to go! Many safe miles.
     
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    Congratulations!
     
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    Worked for my brothers father on an angus ranch he was an airborne
    Ranger in nam oh and I was a stone mason laid over a mile snd a half of 90lb
    Gravity walk birck oh and laid over 80000 sqft of pavers around the new pigeon forge
    Event center I hope that trained me enough
     
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    From what I have read TMC seems to be one of the better one's out there. Good pay and equipment.

    What info have they gave you as far as what type truck, how long with a trainer, how much per mile or I think they may pay by the load.

    Congrats on the job and keep us posted !