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Looking for Flatbed Opportunities – Owner Operator

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by emilyny, Apr 27, 2025.

  1. Apr 27, 2025 #1
    emilyny

    emilyny Bobtail Member

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    I have 3 years of OTR experience and recently purchased my own truck. While I don’t have any flatbed experience yet, I’m very interested in getting into this side of the industry. I’m looking for recommendations on companies that offer basic training and are willing to work with owner operators.

    Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
     
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  3. Apr 27, 2025 #2
    North Pole Nightmare

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    Check with Mercer,fill out an app and a recruiter will contact you.They have a basic training program for load securement that takes about a week for new flatbed drivers.
    It's a lot of work.Money might be tight for a month or 2 once you start hauling freight,but it gets better if you stay with it.
     
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    Judge

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    Landstar.
    They do securement training.
     
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    OldeSkool

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    IMG_1401.jpeg Get this manual on Amazon. It gives the legal requirements for strapping things down. Probably better training than a lot of companies will give you.
     
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    beastr123

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    If you add that those requirements are MINIMUMS and any smart driver should almost always exceed those minimums.
     
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