Flatbed Vs Dry Van

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Wine Taster's Comment
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Tom...you are right....you learn in flatbedding, that if you don't wanna fly, when the wind catches that tarp, you let go. And if you like both your eyes, you wear safety glasses when you bungie down. And those leather gloves are fitting a little loose for a reason...those chains can catch your hand in a second..its nice to know you have the room to slip your fingers out, just in case. And those boots will keep you from slipping on that load..even tho those tennies feel better, and are cooler.

You learn to "pre trip" a load...and you also learn to "pre dress" TO load....

Sweet, one more check mark to the flatbed column for me. I wanna fly! Wait, maybe not holding a tarp like a ragdoll. Guess I got to rethink it some more.

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Anyway, ladies and gentlemen, thank you for all the help. I have chosen my poison. I will be a flatbed driver and be damn good at it! (I did ask if I hated it if I could chance in the future. The recruiter said yes.)

HOS:

Hours Of Service

HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.

OOS:

When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.

Wine Taster's Comment
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Dang it! Please add an edit button to so I can fix m many typos! It was supposed to read like this:

(I did ask if I hated it if I could change in the future. The recruiter said yes.)

Brett Aquila's Comment
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Dang it! Please add an edit button to so I can fix m many typos! It was supposed to read like this:

(I did ask if I hated it if I could change in the future. The recruiter said yes.)

There's already a "preview" button so you can check your work before submitting it. Remember when your teachers used to tell you that in school?

"Ok everyone, look over your work one last time and hand it in. Once you've handed it in that's it."

Oh, and by the way - there is an edit button but only I can see it. So I could edit your post for ya but I think I'll leave it here as an example to the rest of the class.

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BMI:

Body mass index (BMI)

BMI is a formula that uses weight and height to estimate body fat. For most people, BMI provides a reasonable estimate of body fat. The BMI's biggest weakness is that it doesn't consider individual factors such as bone or muscle mass. BMI may:

  • Underestimate body fat for older adults or other people with low muscle mass
  • Overestimate body fat for people who are very muscular and physically fit

It's quite common, especially for men, to fall into the "overweight" category if you happen to be stronger than average. If you're pretty strong but in good shape then pay no attention.

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