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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by 660racer, Mar 25, 2013.

  1. Mar 25, 2013 #1
    660racer

    660racer Bobtail Member

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    I just finished Alliance Truck School On Feb 22 and Im looking to go with a good company and would like to do flatbed cause the supposed to get u home everyweekend..what do u guys think is the best.
     
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  3. Mar 25, 2013 #2
    Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Yes, flatbed is good.


    Falcon Transport
    System Transport (trans-system)
    Melton Truck Lines
    Boyd Brothers
    Maverick
    TMC
    ATS
    Western Express
    Howard Transportation
    PGT Trucking
    Watkins & Shepard (flatbed division)
     
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  4. Mar 25, 2013 #3
    660racer

    660racer Bobtail Member

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    Do u drive flat bed or what?
     
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  5. Mar 25, 2013 #4
    STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    Just don't get too expectant of the term "every" in the context of weekends home, and don't figure on being there for happy hour every Friday at 5:00. Otherwise, a lot depends on where you live as to who might offer the best shot at reasonably consistent weekends home-time, maybe it will be a flatbed carrier, maybe van.
     
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  7. Mar 25, 2013 #5
    660racer

    660racer Bobtail Member

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    yea I get the same answer from everyone..I dont care if im not home everyweekend but i mean come on they have to get u home sometime...lol
     
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  8. Mar 25, 2013 #6
    critters

    critters <b>Late For Dinner</b>

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    they will get you sometime.
     
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  9. Mar 25, 2013 #7
    WitchingHour

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    Who told you this load of crap?
     
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  10. Mar 26, 2013 #8
    jxu417

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    Think of "weekend" as maybe about a total of 34-40 hours or so, and do not expect EVERY weekend. You will be a little dissappointed. Like, you might get home on Friday night, and have to head back out Sunday morning. Sometimes get home Saturday afternoon and leave out exactly 34 hours later on Sunday. A "weekend" in this industry is not like off Friday at 5pm and not going back into work until 8am on Monday morning.

    I drive flatbed for Maverick, they are very good about getting me home every "weekend." Don't let your hometime be the number one factor in your happiness in this industry, or you won't last very long.
     
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