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Vans or flatbeds?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Okieman, Aug 21, 2010.

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  1. Aug 22, 2010 #81
    REDD

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    Not the best load in the world... This is what I picked up down at your place MrBeast!

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    REDD, Aug 22, 2010
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  3. Aug 22, 2010 #82
    RenegadeTrucker

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    Some kind of specialized trailer?
     
    RenegadeTrucker, Aug 22, 2010
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  4. Aug 22, 2010 #83
    REDD

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    I have always been a flatbedder... but a couple years ago I thought I'd try something new. It lasted 3 weeks with that truck & trailer until I realized that all my flatbedding buddies were making fun of me!

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    REDD, Aug 22, 2010
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  5. Aug 22, 2010 #84
    RenegadeTrucker

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    A Freightliner? that is almost as bad as a VOLVO! :biggrin_25523:
     
    RenegadeTrucker, Aug 22, 2010
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  7. Aug 22, 2010 #85
    REDD

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    Yeah. For PLC trenching. I don't know what they pull it with, but it is designed for off road. They put 3 40,000 pound cable reals on it & go trenching.
     
    REDD, Aug 22, 2010
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  8. Aug 22, 2010 #86
    RenegadeTrucker

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    Ok, I know exactly what that is now, they use a really big trencher that will pull up the ground, drop the wire in and burry it all in 1 pass. pretty cool rig.
     
    RenegadeTrucker, Aug 22, 2010
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  9. Aug 24, 2010 #87
    Okieman

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    Sorry, I haven't got back. Been kind of busy. I really enjoyed all the stories and advice. I'm looking into getting my CDL and working for one of these bigger companies for 6 months to a year. Then look into flatbedding more seriously. Thanks again for your time and experience.
     
    Okieman, Aug 24, 2010
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  10. Aug 24, 2010 #88
    REDD

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    Maverick, TMC, & builder's are a few flatbed companies who will hire people still wet behind the ears
     
    REDD, Aug 24, 2010
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  11. Aug 24, 2010 #89
    Okieman

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    Thanks I'll look into those. Yea I have worked for the last 26 years for the same company(not in transportation) and getting really tired of th BS,(long story). I went to driving school when I was 20 years old, but never went to work as a truck driver. Got married instead, had kids and think now I need a change.
     
    Okieman, Aug 24, 2010
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