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Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by p47, Jan 21, 2015.

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  1. Jan 21, 2015 #1
    p47

    p47 Light Load Member

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    I finished school and passed my d.o.t. test today. class A licence. I'm living in the state of Washington, west side of state. my goal is to pull flatbed otr. for now i need to stay fairly local. I have 2 opportunitys. 1-driving log truck. 2-driving dump truck (generally with trailer). theres probably more opportunitys, I'm sure there is, haven't been looking that long. I need experience, obviously. I want to set myself up for a flatbed job. what should I do? any and all advice is appreciated.
     
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  3. Jan 21, 2015 #2
    Shaggy

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    Get the CB handle "dexter"

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    Too Soon ?
     
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  4. Jan 21, 2015 #3
    imup4it

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    Congratulations! You know CL here in WA has a ton of ads everyday, good luck!
     
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  5. Jan 21, 2015 #4
    p47

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    not sure about the "dexter" thing, is'nt he a homicidal guy. i did welcome all advice. my bad. lol
     
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  7. Jan 21, 2015 #5
    Chinatown

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    Check with Leavitt's Freight Service.
     
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  8. Jan 21, 2015 #6
    Shaggy

    Shaggy Road Train Member

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    Congratulations!
    Spoiler alert. Don't read below if anyone hasnt finished dexter, It's only been over a year now :biggrin_2559:
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    Dexter abandons his family becomes a lumberjack in the final episode .Looks like the Pacific Northwest. Him fooling around with a log truck.
     
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  9. Jan 21, 2015 #7
    REO6205

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    Driving a logging truck will give some good experience, on road and off. Some of the best all-around drivers I know are log truck drivers.
     
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  10. Jan 21, 2015 #8
    Dinomite

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    Dirt and log haulers always seem to be in a big hurry. I hope you are ready for that fast paced gig. After a few speeding tickets and equipment issues.Your cdl can be useless real quick.
     
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  11. Jan 21, 2015 #9
    p47

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    I think I'll take the dump truck, thanks for the heads up!!
     
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  12. Jan 22, 2015 #10
    Arielit0oo

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    Good luck and have fun!
     
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