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Thinking of prime flatbed need some info?

Discussion in 'Prime' started by gambler1976, Jul 25, 2012.

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  1. Jul 25, 2012 #1
    gambler1976

    gambler1976 Light Load Member

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    I have been running a truck local for a year and a half but never been otr. Need to know what my training would be like. I run a 53' 50 ton lowboy pulling heavy equiment? Also had cdl for 15 years.also i live on east coast of nc near base how much frieght in this area?
     
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  3. Jul 25, 2012 #2
    lonelyswmtrucker

    lonelyswmtrucker Medium Load Member

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    i've heard good & bad stories about prime; there are plenty of other flatbed companies out there, mc elroy, tmc, maverick, hunt, btc, etc
     
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  4. Jul 25, 2012 #3
    trainer007

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    I am glad that you are thinking of joining the prime family. I run a refer but have a lot of flatbed driver friends. But from what I have seen, we have not had a lot of freight in the north east for flatbed in the past. But I have seen more and more of them up there. I believe that it is picking up. Hope that helps and good luck.
     
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  5. Jul 25, 2012 #4
    OpenRoadDreamer

    OpenRoadDreamer Road Train Member

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    We have Charlotte Pipe in Charlotte. Not sure of anything else... I havent been to NC in awhile, but Ive been on a run for awhile lol What training you would have to do is a question for a recruiter. I cant imagine it would be much with your experience. Nice load though...
     
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  7. Jul 25, 2012 #5
    OpenRoadDreamer

    OpenRoadDreamer Road Train Member

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    Weve got several places in the NE we pickup and drop. Unfortunetly :(
     
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  8. Jul 25, 2012 #6
    gambler1976

    gambler1976 Light Load Member

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    Most of the companys you said say i'am too far east
     
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  9. Jul 25, 2012 #7
    gambler1976

    gambler1976 Light Load Member

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    As long as i can get home every 10-14 i will be good.i want to run hard and make money not set home lol
     
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  10. Jul 25, 2012 #8
    OpenRoadDreamer

    OpenRoadDreamer Road Train Member

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    They want you to stay out 3-4 weeks then take 3-4 days off. Ive been out since April...By choice
     
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  11. Jul 25, 2012 #9
    gambler1976

    gambler1976 Light Load Member

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    My sister lives in ct i hate going there lol
     
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  12. Jul 25, 2012 #10
    OpenRoadDreamer

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    We pick up reels from CT lol PITA to get into. If you miss that road, youre SCREWED!!!
     
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