reluctant about first job.

I can't tell you what to do but if it was me I would tell them to send someone with you and if they won't I would haul ##### out of there.

 

Why can't you say ### on here it just ### not any thing bad just ###

 

Keep looking going into a truck without proper training is like suicide and your a BIG safely hazard on the road.

 

Especially pulling a flatbed. The only thing holding that load on the trailer is what your put on it. If you're not properly trained then how do you know what you need to put on that load to safely haul it down the highway?

 

I started out OTR without a trainer of anykind. But unless you are a GOOD driver right out of the box (MOST drivers are not) and are familar with the trucking industry and the basic machanical aspect of these trucks/trailers (again most new drivers are not) then I would sugest you look elsewhere if they will not train you.

I also just switched to Flatbed, they gave me 5 days 8 hours a day at the terminal to learn how to chain/strap, they didnt even mention tarps in the training, if they cant do at least that much for you on securment i say look elsewhere.


Driving isnt rocket sceince, but if you dont know anything except what you where taught in "school" about the trucking industry, then your going to be lost out here, and to then throw tarps, chains, straps on top of it, AND at the begining of the winter I HIGHLY suggest you ask for them to train you, if they cannot you NEED to find another job. You cannot afford an accident or tickets on your record......you could end your new career really quick.





American Trucker

 

Why would any company send a rookie out in a flatbed with 0 training?

 

If you are actually thinking about doing this please post a picture of your truck and the trailer and what area you will be running so i can make sure my wife and 3 kids know what to look for....... Not trying to be sarcastic but really put your,,,,,,, mindset into the big picture of what you are about to do. If you have never done this type of work , and someething happens ,,,,"accident",,,,,,,,,, the lawyers will make sure you get 10-20 years. Just make sure you know what you are getting yourself into. Maybe try a small van operation for a while then ease into the flats. Good luck. I hope you can take a step back and look at the big picture.

 

Show up with a bunch of these for securing the load, they might reconsider..

http://duckbrand.com/Duck Tape Club.aspx


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How long was your schooling? How good are your at shifting? Can you slip gears yet? Did the school teach you? Can you call your teachers at school for help? Can you call your boss and ask questions? Are you mechanically inclined? Can you look and read what's in a book and apply it in the real world? Are you meticulous about detail? Are you confident in your ability to learn and apply things very quickly? Are there other drivers in the company you can call with questions?

If so, you could give it a go... Smarter people, quite frankly can pick up and do things safely much quicker then your average joes. But just make sure you do things right.

Good luck