Maverick. Notarps4me u out there?

It can take more than an hour sometimes to tarp a load and yes, this should go on line 4 of your log. Whether you choose to log it or not, it will still take some time and once you reach 14, after starting your day, you're done. I just talked to Maverick last week and they have a freeze on new hires, for my area. Can't say the same for up there, but ya oughta call them back to make sure.

 

I am happy with them. Flats are not the only thing that can cut into to your time. Try live loading or unloading a box. That can take a lot longer than what it takes me to load and secure and tarp. Even drop and hook can be time consuming. I always seem to get a trailer that had flats or the lights didn't work or both. If I was worried about HOS I would not even think about trucking. Just waking up and having a normal day can interfere with HOS.

 

per the site, it says they hire in your area, but i would double check asap to know the current situation. also, check out tmc as they hire in your area.

KH

 

Tarping takes time.
Waiting at a grocrey warehouse can take allot more time lol.
I will stick with my flat. Others can have the box.
Just finishing up a really bad winter. It sucked up here. More snow than usual, and we usually get allot. I am waiting for spring, but with spring comes tarping in the rain and wind. Also not fun.
Get on a box and you can be clean and get fat. Get on a flat and you can get dirty and do some physical work some days.

 

where does maverick have orientation? I might try one more flatbed company before I decide to let my CDL expire and get out of trucking all together. I'm not even going to bother applying to a van company - I'd starve to death working for one.

 

north little rock arkansas - regular flat, nc for glass training.

if u done flat you'll have to learn 'their way'....but they are good at training....
-bus ticket out and back from orientation- 1 free meal day, room, pay

orientation/training both aren't a bad gig....enjoyed it.

maybe notarp have more to say for ya....thrown' out my 2 on it.

 

Faber gave you the locations. The only thing I would add don't ever drop your CDL. Lose your endorsements, but it is a pain to get your CDL again. I know you are thinking, but I am done with trucking. I have said that a few times. Costs a lot of money to go to a school to get your CDL back compared to just hanging on to it just in case.

 

Got the call from Maverick today. Will be in Sunday's class. I am looking forward to the opportunity. Maverick sounds like the kind of company I've always looked for.

Thanks to notarps and everyone else for their great advice.

 

I just spoke with one of their recruiters today. she said there is still a freeze on hiring. if that's so, why do they still have recruiters???