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bigred
Joined: 10 Jun 2007
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| Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 4:46 pm Post subject: Ladies,what's your fav division tank,flatbed,van,etc...why? |
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I decided to start in the tanker division with SNI as i've heard it will help me be more cautious and safe driver if nothing else after going thru the training program.Don't know if i'm going to their school for cdl training or getting a grant yet.But they still train for tankers either way.
I checked out Maverick and liked the company but to me that is a lot of work and for a lady even more.I could do it if needed but would never want to flatbed on a regular basis.You ladies that do it deserve to be trucker of the year every year!Some men can't do it and to see you all do it with ease is just too cool.
As for the other options in truckin, I don't think i'd mind them of course,i've just attracted to the tanker division.
So what is your favorite and why? |
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Shawnee
Joined: 05 Nov 2006
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Location: Canada
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| Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 5:25 pm Post subject: |
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I didn't mind doing fladbed work, except for when it is very cold or raining, or windy.
I haul vans now only because I have a good fuel cap here, the other company didn't have one so I had to pay pump price for fuel all the time (I'm an Owner op). And I also like what I do now because I only work about 4 sometimes 5 days a week and am home every weekend. |
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mapleleaf_1
Joined: 13 Nov 2006
Posts: 379
Location: Wisconsin
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| Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2007 4:06 am Post subject: |
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| I prefer dry van. Less hassles to deal with. I've done refrigerated reefers as well. I applaud those men & women who do flatbed, but I don't want to deal with tarps and and straps and such in all weather. |
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4roses
Joined: 28 Aug 2004
Posts: 2003
Location: BrokenArrow, Oklahoma
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| Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2007 1:48 pm Post subject: |
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mapleleaf:
Quote: I prefer dry van. Less hassles to deal with. I've done refrigerated reefers as well. I applaud those men & women who do flatbed, but I don't want to deal with tarps and and straps and such in all weather.
I couldn't of said it any better .... I've did reefers for almost 3 yrs - then switched to van .... I like it much better :!: .... I had a friend that pulled reefer and one run he was on he was carrying grapes - - well, something went wrong with the reefer and the grapes froze .... Guess who had to pay for that load ? ... He Did :!: .... My cousin pulls flatbed and keeps trying to convince me to go with him for a while and learn the tricks to the trade . . . . No thank you :wink: ... after watching drivers stand in the rain and sleet, high winds and sub zero weather adjusting their load ... naaaaa ... this girl 8) doesn't want any part of it. ........ call me lazy, call me crazy .... don't care :lol: ... I'll stick with the van. |
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malaekat
Joined: 19 May 2007
Posts: 86
Location: Alberta Canada
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| Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 7:03 pm Post subject: |
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| I also drove reeefers for three years, now i drive flatdeck and despite the weather challenges i enjoy it way more. |
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bigred
Joined: 10 Jun 2007
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| Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 3:14 pm Post subject: |
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I am signed up for tanker and nobody said that one yet. My mom always
said I do everything the hard way :lol: Oh well,we shall see.Are there no
female tankers? |
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tndieselgrl
Joined: 01 Sep 2005
Posts: 534
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
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| Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 8:29 pm Post subject: |
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I started on vans....tried reefers for a little bit....but truth be told, I'm a flatbedder through and through.
I like the extra challenge of securing my freight...yeah, in the heat or cold or rain or snow it SUCKS. But I can't find a better sense of pride rolling down the highway with a load that makes people turn their heads. Even better the looks I get in truckstops and even my own company terminals for being one of about five women in the company :wink: |
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joettanne
Joined: 05 Oct 2005
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Location: Ontario, Canada
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| Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 7:08 am Post subject: |
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I haven't been in here for awhile and I see I have a lot of reading to do.
I certainly have to commend any of you girls doing flatbed. It is a lot of work.
I started hauling tanker many years ago. Food product so there are no baffles. I prefer the food product. A lot safer if something happened.
I always love the reaction of friends or trainees when they first ride with me in the truck. The load, unless it is full to the top( and that is rare ), is always on the move. One interesting thing about the tanker I drive, is when you do a brake check, you have to be able to distinguish the difference between an actual air loss or just the air suspension compensating for the load always shifting. Same rolling down the road. Your air loss is more frequent.
But I enjoy it. I always have a really nice truck to drive. Being a food product, the truck always has to be clean and shiny. The tanker is all stainless steel. You never have to handle the product, just hook up a hose to load and unload.
One funny note on that. It is like driving a big mirror down the road. I catch people slowing down to check out their reflection in the side of the tank. :roll:
Defensive driving and common sense go hand in hand with hauling tankers. You need more space to stop. Corners have to be taken carefully. You can not make any sudden movements with the steering wheel. And winter! Well, that presents even more challenges. But it is what ever you get used too.
I never get in a rush. I get there when I get there. It is always hard to be criticized for being late, but, hey! Better that, than ending up in the ditch upside down.
The best of luck to you with your training!
Annie 8) |
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KBird
Joined: 26 Jun 2007
Posts: 4
Location: Springfield, MO
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| Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 8:07 am Post subject: Flatbed!! |
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| Flatbed all the way. I've always been a tomboy and love the physical side of tarping and such. It's so satisfying to me to see a good tarp job! I also really love the shippers with lumber yards being my favorite. Second would probably be hauling hay out of Kansas. With both wood and hay I love the smell! Although I did have allergy issues for a few days after the hay! LOL! |
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bigred
Joined: 10 Jun 2007
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| Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 10:02 pm Post subject: |
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joettanne wrote: I haven't been in here for awhile and I see I have a lot of reading to do.
I certainly have to commend any of you girls doing flatbed. It is a lot of work.
I started hauling tanker many years ago. Food product so there are no baffles. I prefer the food product. A lot safer if something happened.
I always love the reaction of friends or trainees when they first ride with me in the truck. The load, unless it is full to the top( and that is rare ), is always on the move. One interesting thing about the tanker I drive, is when you do a brake check, you have to be able to distinguish the difference between an actual air loss or just the air suspension compensating for the load always shifting. Same rolling down the road. Your air loss is more frequent.
But I enjoy it. I always have a really nice truck to drive. Being a food product, the truck always has to be clean and shiny. The tanker is all stainless steel. You never have to handle the product, just hook up a hose to load and unload.
One funny note on that. It is like driving a big mirror down the road. I catch people slowing down to check out their reflection in the side of the tank. :roll:
Defensive driving and common sense go hand in hand with hauling tankers. You need more space to stop. Corners have to be taken carefully. You can not make any sudden movements with the steering wheel. And winter! Well, that presents even more challenges. But it is what ever you get used too.
I never get in a rush. I get there when I get there. It is always hard to be criticized for being late, but, hey! Better that, than ending up in the ditch upside down.
The best of luck to you with your training!
Annie 8)
I see I have LOT to learn! I knew about the stopping distance and defensive driving but have yet to read about how the air brakes are affected by tankers. Well as I said before, I always love a challenge and even if it takes me longer than most I'll soon be able to call myself an official "Tanker Yanker" :lol: :lol: :lol: |
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Truckdobe
Joined: 15 Feb 2004
Posts: 235
Location: Gaffney, SC
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| Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2007 6:15 am Post subject: |
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Flat/step PERIOD
Have done van, reefer and tanker in days gone by. Don't like van freight, shippers or receivers; the same but double for reefers. Tankers DH too much to suit me and I don't like the whole washout deal much either.
The only doors I ever want on a trailer are toolbox doors. That said, I don't like building materials much, just equipment and large pcs (transformers, chillers, generators). We've done LTL flat/step for years now and I can't see ever going back. |
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ladydrifter
Joined: 24 Jun 2007
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Location: polo il.
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| everything except doubles and triples but the best one was the bull rack!!!!!!!!!!!o what fun that was :lol: |
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wildkat
Joined: 19 Feb 2007
Posts: 511
Location: Somewhere on the Alaska Highway, Canada
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Well, as a linehaul driver I tend to get a bit of everything...mostly vans, reefers, heater, dry vans. A few decks now & then, BUT, I don't have to load it, strap it, tarp it...whatever. Thank gawd for that..I'm literally TERRIFIED of heights! I always say I'm 5' tall for a reason...I LIKE to be close to the ground LOL :lol: :lol: :lol:
This is my most common load... Rocky Mountain Doubles
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countrygirl
Joined: 20 Jan 2005
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Location: Southeastern Ohio
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| Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 6:29 pm Post subject: |
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Flatbed...
I pulled a van for a month and hated it..
The people I meet and deal with pulling a flatbed are pretty cool people with a since of humor and are easy going, the ones I delt with pulling a van acted as tho you was taking there time and had a bad attitude. |
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vavega
Joined: 26 Feb 2006
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Location: new jersey
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| Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 10:18 am Post subject: |
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van all the way
especially ltl in north jersey and new york. it makes the day go by so fast and there's no greater sense of satisfaction putting off 10 stops, getting a pickup and going home, knowing you got it all off no matter what was thrown at you. :D |
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