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New flatbedder....

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by SAMMY6969, Apr 28, 2012.

  1. Apr 28, 2012 #1
    SAMMY6969

    SAMMY6969 Medium Load Member

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    HEY....OK BEEN WITH A FLATBED COMPANY FOR 4 MNTS NOW,,RUNNING ALL OVER....LEARNING THE JOB...HEARS THE PROBLEM...IM WORKING MY ### OFF..COMPANY IS HAPPY WITH ME..BUT F THEM IM NOT MAKING ANY MONEY...finally LOST IT ON MY DISPACHER..THAT LIAR....I WENT OFF ON HIM ..ITS BEEN BUILDING FOR MNTS....ANYWAYS BOSS GETS ON PHONE AND PROMISS ME THEVWORLD ..WTF EVER..IM NEW TO FLATBEDING NOT LIFE..LOL...OK I HAD PROBLEMS LANDING A JOB AFTER SCHOOL CAUSE I HV A CARELESS TICKET IN MY CAR ,,,THAT FALLS OFF JULY 2012....SO HVING THAT TICKET AND 4 MNTS HAULING STEEL COILS ECT....WILL I STILLL HV PROBLMS LANDING ANOTHER JOB,IF I QUIT THIS JOB NOW..BEFORE TICKET FALLS OFF??? OR MUST I STICK THIS OUT TILL JULY..SO ILL HV NO TICKETS CLEAN DAC,AND 6 MNTS experience ,FLATBEDING...??? ( I THINK I KNOW MY ANSWER)). **&-('#@!""....WOULD LOVE A LOCAL GIG ,,BUT I ALSO ENJOY FLATBEDING...HUUUUMMMM:biggrin_25511:
     
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  3. Apr 28, 2012 #2
    Kansas

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    Typing in caps is considered yelling, and generally not appreciated.

    My suggestion to finding a new job. Do it while your still employed, its much easier to find a new job when you can fill in on that little line "currently employed" I think you might be pleasantly surprised how many companies will consider you for employment with only 4 months in the truck.

    Just make dang sure when you leave your job, you're not setting yourself up for a company that's actually way worse.
     
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  4. Apr 28, 2012 #3
    Allow Me.

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    You're not making any $$$.....How much are you making ? An average week net ? I'd say stick it out for at least 6 months, then your ticket falls off....Come on Dude, you can do it...........
     
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  5. Apr 28, 2012 #4
    FLATBED

    FLATBED Road Train Member

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    Where abouts are you located , and job jumping is not the best thing to do when your starting out.

    Had applicant on Thursday thought it was :biggrin_25523: with 4 jobs alrteady and has only had his CDL for 11 months.
     
    FLATBED, Apr 28, 2012
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  7. Apr 28, 2012 #5
    JimTheHut

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    Just stick it out....July is not that far. Do your research in the mean time and as others have said, get your job while you are still working. Then give a two week notice and then move on....just my two cents worth. Best of Luck to you!
     
    JimTheHut, Apr 28, 2012
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    MNdriver Thanks this.
  8. Apr 28, 2012 #6
    skellr

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    Running flatbed can be allot of work. Running flatbed for a BFI to make more money than another division is a wash. IMO, the more work/liability isn't worth the slightly higher pay. I think you have to really want to do flatbed to be happy.

    Hang in there, it will get easyer.
     
    skellr, Apr 28, 2012
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  9. Apr 28, 2012 #7
    AZS

    AZS Honk if anything falls off

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    You're brand new you dont make a lot when you're new. Suck it up now, find a better gig later.
     
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  10. Apr 29, 2012 #8
    Truck609

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    Yuuup! What they said.........suk it up buttercup, this is trucking!
     
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  11. Apr 29, 2012 #9
    plentygood

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    Try a different company!
     
    plentygood, Apr 29, 2012
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