New guy from Texas

Hey guys and gals. Found this forum while Google'ing flat bed jobs lol. Lots of useful information here that I enjoy reading and taking in.

Little bit about me, I'm a diesel/trailer mechanic for a rebar/cable company. Recently wanted to get my cdl to start driving. Currently in the process of getting it. Looking to do flat bed trucking then work my way up to HH. Trying to stay away from OTR since I have a 6 month old at home and a gf. I have no idea where to start since most companies want minimum of 6 months experience with flat bed. If yall have any suggestions, feel free to comment.

Well, I'll keep reading more on the forum to prepare myself when I do find a truckin job.

 

I had called Lone Star just for curiosity but they wanted 6 months of experience. People seem to like that company. I live in the Fort Worth area.

 

Does Roehl train new guys? If so, I'll look into them.

Lone Star seems to care alot about their employees. I saw their website had newsletters with a bunch of photos and articles. I think they're mainly OTR aren't they?

 

Think I'm gonna try my luck with lightning oilfield services. They do heavy haul, flatbed and they have Gooseneck trailers. I know you do need a cdl to haul certain amount of weight. I can pull Goosenecks no problem so maybe they'll let me start there and show them what I'm capable of.