Profile For Chris W.

I like the idea of flatbed just because it helps with the sedentary lifestyle of a trucker. During TMC otr training do they run as a team or do I drive and my trainer is just watching and helping? Would I get home on weekends during training? I don't need to be but I'd like to home

Chris, you really need to decide what you want to start out doing. There's more risk in flatbed than there is in dry-van. There's a steeper learning curve also. You've got to learn safe, proper, and legal freight securement techniques on top of the already unique challenges of learning to handle a big rig.

I'm not trying to discourage you. I started with flatbed and loved every minute of it - I still do! I'm just trying to help you think about your decision in a way that might help.

Roehl has plenty of options. It should be easy to switch from one division to another once you've proven yourself reliable and productive. That may be your best option if you don't have a clue about what type of freight you want to haul.

If you have more specific questions, we will do our best to help.

I've got employment offers from TMC,Roehl and keller trucking. Each have there own pros and cons and I'm kind of torn. They all the same kind of home time, roughly same pay and benefits, at this point I'm just looking for some opinions. I trust the opinions of yall more then what I can find anywhere else Thank you.

So a month or so ago i posted here asking for tips and reassurance on my dot physical. i took my physical earlier this week and passed with flying colors, everything checked out okay. not only that, my training start date got moved up from 6/21 to 5/31. too say im excited for this opportunity is putting it mildly

I'll start off by saying, my name is Chris. I've been a mechanic most of my life but decided that I want to go in a different direction and pursue trucking. I got my permit and offer of employment from a company in michigan. I've been a big guy my entire life and I'm really worried that my blood pressure will be an issue during my DOT physical. Has anyone else had this concern but still worked out in the end? Thank you.