Profile For John S.

As I mentioned before I’ll be going through Maverick’s CDL Sponsorship in a few weeks, if I get through orientation. Tarping is a concern, which I’m sure it is completely true for most guys/gals new to flatbed. I’ve watched several YouTube videos and the it doesn’t seem terribly difficult. My question is about tarping tall loads. I’ve seen machines and forklifts put the tarps on top, but how do you climb up there to tarp it? Some of the loads look so evenly stacked that there’s seemingly no place to put your hands or feet in order to climb up. Somehow I think I’m overthinking this and there’s a really simple “duh” solution.

Thanks C.T. have you guys heard anything about the agility test? I heard something about climbing on top of a six foot box? I guess it can’t be terribly hard. I know a lot of guys that are in there 50’s pass.

Is it crazy my number one concern about starting in trucking is having to be stuck in a truck with a guy/lady I’ve never met for 2-4 months training?😆 Any tips/advice?

Thanks guys. Who did you end up going with, Papa?

Two years ago I decided that I wanted to give trucking a shot. However, I let my family talk me out of it. Recently I lost my job at a local bank and decided it’s now or never. I’m a few months away from age 40 so I know my time is limited. I have two applications out: One to Maverick in North Little Rock, Arkansas and the other to Wilson Logistics based in Springfield, MO and Missoula. I wonder if anyone on here has first hand knowledge of either? The things I like about Maverick are it’s based 90 minutes from my home, I’ll be home almost every weekend, and their new driver training seems very thorough. What makes me nervous is starting out in flatbed as a new driver. What I like about Wilson is the recruiter seems very honest and keeps in touch. I also like the fact I’ll get to see more of the country than I would for Maverick (I’d be driving regional.) Negatives are I would be out on the road at least three weeks at a time and I’d be spending months on the road with a trainer. Any thoughts or experiences?