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Frogman
Joined: 09 Nov 2006
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| Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 4:20 pm Post subject: Lady flat-bedders |
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Just curious . . . are there any lady flat-bedders?
What company?
How old are you (approximate is fine :D )?
How long have you been driving flat beds? |
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tootie04
Joined: 21 Oct 2006
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Location: Hinges of HELL!!
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| Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 3:52 pm Post subject: |
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| There are a few lady flat-bedders at Arrow. I personaly spent 2 years riding with my BF and he is a flat-bedder.....I could NEVER do that job alone....but some women do. |
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wot i life
Joined: 16 Feb 2006
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Location: At the bottom of the garden, dancing merrily with the pixies
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| Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 6:03 pm Post subject: |
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There are very few lady truckers in the U.K to start with, and I,m sure there are even fewer on flats; And I,m 100% certain there are no lady drivers over here on heavy haul.
Shame as some lady drivers are much better than a lot of bloke drivers :? |
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joettanne
Joined: 05 Oct 2005
Posts: 75
Location: Ontario, Canada
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| Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 6:07 pm Post subject: |
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| I wouldn't think too many women would want to work that hard. But there would be some. If I was a bit younger, I'd give it a try. |
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stevedb28
Joined: 05 Aug 2006
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Location: nashville, tn
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| Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 2:11 pm Post subject: |
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| check this out http://www.drivemaverick.com/mavwebdriveNEWS1.html |
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joettanne
Joined: 05 Oct 2005
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Location: Ontario, Canada
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| Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 9:51 pm Post subject: |
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| That is super that she is driving flatbed! It is also fantastic that Maverick trucking company can give her the recognition she well deserves. So many companies couldn't care less about their dedicated employees. Male or female. :cry: |
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Shawnee
Joined: 05 Nov 2006
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Location: Canada
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| Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 11:39 am Post subject: |
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I don't anymore, I did for a very short time, hauling flats, and B trains, I also used to help my dad as a kid tarping, set up covered wagons, roll up tarps etc.
I am 29 yrs old, I am in very good shape and have the strength to do the work, and I have always been a hard worker, growing up on a farm and all, so I never did mind doing physical work
I would like to go back to doing some thing like that where I can do more physical work
I personally don't know any women who haul flatbed, It is a little bit more work and you need to be physically able to move tarps around and stuff, this is probably why there aren't more women doing this kind of work |
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ky storm
Joined: 22 Dec 2006
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Location: Corbin, KY
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| Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 3:18 am Post subject: Lady Flatbeders..... |
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| Hey... I'm going to school with Maveric Jan. 8 to flatbed. My dad was a trucker all his life and always said I should do it. I have never had a problem with physical work. The only thing I see that will be a PIMA is stretching out frozen tarps....gggrrr. Wish me luck : ) |
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stevedb28
Joined: 05 Aug 2006
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Location: nashville, tn
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| Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 5:58 pm Post subject: Re: Lady Flatbeders..... |
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ky storm wrote: Hey... I'm going to school with Maveric Jan. 8 to flatbed. My dad was a trucker all his life and always said I should do it. I have never had a problem with physical work. The only thing I see that will be a PIMA is stretching out frozen tarps....gggrrr. Wish me luck : )
BOL to you. I did my schooling in oct and you can read about what your about to go through in my blog. Just hit the www. icon on the bottom of my post |
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nrvsreck
Joined: 08 Apr 2005
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Location: Sulphur Springs, TX
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| Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 9:50 pm Post subject: |
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| I know there are some female flatbedders. It is possible. There's really nothing difficult about flatbedding. Alot of folks that have never done it think it's the toughest thing in the world, but it's really not. Most women can handle a 70lb steel tarp, and typically the forklift operator will toss your lumber tarps up for you. I know I can't handle throwing a 100lb+ lumber tarp over my head so most women couldn't do it either. But it doesn't stop me from hauling azz. No reason it should stop a woman who wants a bit more of a challenge than just opening a set of doors. Really, any woman that thinks anything of herself can do anything a man can do. And excel at it. |
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syl77dar
Joined: 09 Jul 2006
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| Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 10:12 pm Post subject: goodluck |
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| goodluck |
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ky storm
Joined: 22 Dec 2006
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Location: Corbin, KY
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| Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2006 10:08 pm Post subject: Re: Lady Flatbeders..... |
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stevedb28 wrote: ky storm wrote: Hey... I'm going to school with Maveric Jan. 8 to flatbed. My dad was a trucker all his life and always said I should do it. I have never had a problem with physical work. The only thing I see that will be a PIMA is stretching out frozen tarps....gggrrr. Wish me luck : )
BOL to you. I did my schooling in oct and you can read about what your about to go through in my blog. Just hit the www. icon on the bottom of my post
Hey...thanks for the link to your blog. It was very helpful in knowing what I can expect. Are you finished with your training yet? If so... are you still satisfied with Maverick? I done quite a bit of researching to find what I thought was the best deal out there...Maverick won. I am just nervous now hoping I made the best choice. |
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ky storm
Joined: 22 Dec 2006
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Location: Corbin, KY
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| Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2006 10:19 pm Post subject: |
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nrvsreck wrote: I know there are some female flatbedders. It is possible. There's really nothing difficult about flatbedding. Alot of folks that have never done it think it's the toughest thing in the world, but it's really not. Most women can handle a 70lb steel tarp, and typically the forklift operator will toss your lumber tarps up for you. I know I can't handle throwing a 100lb+ lumber tarp over my head so most women couldn't do it either. But it doesn't stop me from hauling azz. No reason it should stop a woman who wants a bit more of a challenge than just opening a set of doors. Really, any woman that thinks anything of herself can do anything a man can do. And excel at it.
Thanks for ackowledging that women can do whatever a man can. :D Most of my friends think I'm trying to be super woman just because I chose to start with flatbed driving. I just enjoy a challenge. |
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Truckdobe
Joined: 15 Feb 2004
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Location: Gaffney, SC
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| Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 8:37 am Post subject: |
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I started out with flats in 91, strayed away, then came back to them full-time in 02. I team most of the time, but still run by myself if we need a break or he's hurt/sick....
I do 99% of the tarping, that was the deal when I decided that I wanted to do what we do now. It requires everything (almost) be tarped and he hates tarping. It's not as difficult as it seems; kinda like wrapping big presents. :D
I don't particularly care for high loads that need straps b/c I'm out of practice throwing the ($*#$^ things that high (& only 5'4). When I did it all the time, I had the technique down pat, now I have to throw a few times and cuss some. :wink: I much prefer equipment and chains to anything that needs a strap.
IMHO, the shippers, receivers, and generally, the other drivers are much better/easier to deal with too. I doubt I'll ever own another trailer with walls/doors; if I do, I won't be pulling it. |
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nightprwlr
Joined: 22 Dec 2006
Posts: 41
Location: ILLINOIS
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| Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 9:26 pm Post subject: Flatbedderz |
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| I've pulled flat drops etc. Over the last 22 yrs. I have met several women who weren't afraid to get dirty,hard work etc. I've seen more men who were afraid to get dirty and work hard |
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