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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by TruckerPig, Jan 30, 2014.

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  1. Feb 1, 2014 #11
    notmycbhandle

    notmycbhandle Light Load Member

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    Something to keep in mind no matter where your thinking about going, companies call you for an interview but make sure you turn it around and interview them too. I don't mean just the recruiter track down a few of their drivers and talk to them too. Buy them a coffee and ask a few questions and get a feel for what they think of the company. As a last question ask an unhappy driver 3 positives and a happy driver 3 negatives. I've found that this more often than not can really help you decide what the company is really like
     
    notmycbhandle, Feb 1, 2014
    notmycbhandle, Feb 1, 2014
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  3. Mar 4, 2014 #12
    jdhbs45

    jdhbs45 Bobtail Member

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    Don't go flatbed...did that done that...to much work and out in the weather elimantes...cold hot rain snow...
     
    jdhbs45, Mar 4, 2014
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  4. Mar 8, 2014 #13
    TruckerPig

    TruckerPig Bobtail Member

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    I actually have gone flatbed...and really don't want to stay there. I'm with Maverick and their recruiter "kind of" persuaded me to switch to flatbed. I say "kind of" because ultimately I made the decision. But I started out looking to enter their reefer division and when I was told there was a three week wait for a trainer in that div, I was convinced that flatbed wasn't so bad and I just might like it. NOT!

    I've learned two things since I've now been out on the road for even the very short time I've been out there...

    1. I really think I'm going to enjoy driving for a liiving
    2. I don't want to strap and tarp a load in -3 degree temps with wind blowing in northern Wisconsin in February (did this!) ever again.

    I'm going to ask for a transfer to TCD this week and see what happens.

    P.S. I have no problem with automatic tranny's. Definitely seemed nice in the traffic jams in Cleveland and Indy last week!
     
    TruckerPig, Mar 8, 2014
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  5. Mar 8, 2014 #14
    madman118

    madman118 Light Load Member

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    With the right company pulling the right stuff you can make good money on flatbed. But honestly I made better money the last 2 years pulling reefer. CA drought might change that for me this summer though.
     
    madman118, Mar 8, 2014
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