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Load securement class?

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by Toddes, Jun 14, 2009.

  1. Jun 14, 2009 #1
    Toddes

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    Has any o/o or anyone for that matter ever took one of these classes? How much was it and was it worth it? I have loaded and unloaded equipment with dad and on my own but I dont have verifiable expierence! So if I was to take one of these classes ? Is it worth it?
     
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  3. Jun 15, 2009 #2
    luvtheroad

    luvtheroad Road Train Member

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    where are those classes? i figure anything that i can learn that enhances my experience is worth looking into. if you can get info please let me know
    thanks
     
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  4. Jun 16, 2009 #3
    Brickman

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    Some companies put on their own.

    Like Landstar.


    I've never been to one. But I hear they are good for learning the DOT regs as well as give you a few pointers along the way that you might not have thought for securing stuff.
     
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  5. Jun 16, 2009 #4
    dieselbear

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    You may want to contact your State's lead MCSAP Agency. Usually the State Police or in some States it is DOT. I know our Agency puts on saftey talks for companies. Companies contact us and ask to have a presenter and what topics they want covered. I've done 5 so far this year. The way I usually do it is I have a powerpoint presentation that I customize to what is to be covered. Some companies want basic truck information, hours of service, load securement, pre-trip/post trip etc. It is much better to get the infoemation out in a presentation like that, then having to pass it on a roadside on an inspection. And we don't charge any fees for this. Not sure about other States.
     
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  7. Jun 16, 2009 #5
    luvtheroad

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    Thanks so much, I'll look into it.
     
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  8. Jun 16, 2009 #6
    heyns57

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    I have not taken such a class and have not pulled a skate board since 1969. However, I heard that the steel mills at Gary/Hammond conducted three-day classes years ago. More recently, a Michigan motor carrier officer gave a tie-down presentation to the West Michigan chapter of the American Truck Historical Society.
     
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  9. Jun 16, 2009 #7
    Toddes

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    Man what a response! I will make some calls and see what I can find out! All state called back today but I have no answer of yet on whether they have one or not! Because I get home too late to catch the guy at the office! I left a message for him and we will see! Thanks again everyone! I have paperwork here for Land Star and I was wondering Brickman what is your thoughts of pulling a van or a flatbed for them! I want to own my own truck and do things on my own but I have a Mortgage and I am not the kind of person that jumps into anything to quickly with out getting my ducks in a row! I am meeting with a CPA next week so I can discuss the business end of it and see what the bottom line is! I was looking at schneider but at 1.17 it just is not worth it! So I think anyway! Just that 1.17 is just over 50% of the fuel cost alone! I just dont know how you are supposed to be able to cver everything with half going for fuel! Thanks for your time..
     
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  10. Jun 16, 2009 #8
    luvtheroad

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    As a lot of you know I'll be doing my own thing. But, I won't do it until I feel secure in what I'm doing. I've been around long enough to have seen a lot of disasters caused by not securing freight. If you're gonna do it, it's got to be done correctly.
    Thanks everyone for all the good advice, I'll let you know where I get info.
     
    luvtheroad, Jun 16, 2009
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  11. Jun 16, 2009 #9
    7mouths2feed

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    Your not taking into consideration the fuel cap(FSC), insurance ,IFTA filings, maintenance and the tires and parts discounts available etc. Once you factor those things in the $1.17 doesn't look so bad. Heartland is .90 cents/mi.:biggrin_25511: lol Big Orange already looks better :yes2557: hahahaha
     
    7mouths2feed, Jun 16, 2009
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