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mudflap276
Joined: 02 Feb 2006
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Location: China Spring, TX
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| Posted: Sun Apr 02, 2006 9:39 am Post subject: TMC |
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| i figured that someone should start a new thread to get POSITIVE info out about the company. :mrgreen: |
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johnc
Joined: 12 Aug 2005
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Location: N.E. OHIO
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| Posted: Sun Apr 02, 2006 2:36 pm Post subject: |
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| yeah what was that last thread? 40 or so pages lol. could always use more info. 8) |
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J. FLOYD
Joined: 02 Jan 2006
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Location: Portsmouth, Va.
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| Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 12:41 pm Post subject: |
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| I'VE BEEN OUT OF THE GAME FOR A LITTLE WHILE. LOOKS LIKE YOU GUYS HAVE BEEN KEEPING YOURSELF BUSY SINCE I'VE BEEN GONE. |
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cableman
Joined: 31 Dec 2005
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Location: LUGOFF, SC
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| Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 12:58 pm Post subject: |
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J. FLOYD wrote: I'VE BEEN OUT OF THE GAME FOR A LITTLE WHILE. LOOKS LIKE YOU GUYS HAVE BEEN KEEPING YOURSELF BUSY SINCE I'VE BEEN GONE.
Yeah... To say the least... hehehehehe |
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fireman932003
Joined: 28 Dec 2003
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Location: Chandler Indiana
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| Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 2:58 pm Post subject: |
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| Ok, quick question. I have ZERO flatbed experience. If I got to TMC will I have to go with a driver trainer or will the show me how to tarp and strap their in orientation then assign me a truck? Just curious. |
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cableman
Joined: 31 Dec 2005
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Location: LUGOFF, SC
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| Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 4:19 am Post subject: |
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fireman932003 wrote: Ok, quick question. I have ZERO flatbed experience. If I got to TMC will I have to go with a driver trainer or will the show me how to tarp and strap their in orientation then assign me a truck? Just curious.
Fireman,
Depending on your OTR experience you will be classified as a trainee A or B. The Trainee A goes out with a driver trainer for six weeks, while the trainee B will go out for just three weeks. You will get familiar with the equipment, including how to use our spread axle trailers. Tiedown and tarping class just gets you familiar how we secure the load. |
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fireman932003
Joined: 28 Dec 2003
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Location: Chandler Indiana
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| Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 2:16 pm Post subject: |
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| So, even though I have been driving a truck for 8 yrs I will still have to go out with a trainer. I was a driver trainer for Werner for 2 yrs. I don't mind doing the flatbed securment class just not to thrilled about the going out with a trainer thing. But I have to do what I have to do. |
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cableman
Joined: 31 Dec 2005
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Location: LUGOFF, SC
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| Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 2:24 pm Post subject: |
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fireman932003 wrote: So, even though I have been driving a truck for 8 yrs I will still have to go out with a trainer. I was a driver trainer for Werner for 2 yrs. I don't mind doing the flatbed securment class just not to thrilled about the going out with a trainer thing. But I have to do what I have to do.
PM Jfloyd or TMC for more info... I just know that was one of the guys that was in my class ended up having to do |
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Jagerbomber
Joined: 20 Sep 2005
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| Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2006 2:52 pm Post subject: |
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fireman932003 wrote: So, even though I have been driving a truck for 8 yrs I will still have to go out with a trainer. I was a driver trainer for Werner for 2 yrs. I don't mind doing the flatbed securment class just not to thrilled about the going out with a trainer thing. But I have to do what I have to do.
That was a concern of mine as well....looking to re-apply soon...was passed over the first time for whatever reason i still dont understand but am still interested......Just dont like having a trainer...but i guess with flatbedding it is a wise thing to do. |
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mudflap276
Joined: 02 Feb 2006
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Location: China Spring, TX
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| Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 7:56 pm Post subject: |
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| if you dont have any flatbed experience then the training will help out greatly. if you do linehaul and get a trainer in your area then you will get an idea of the type of freight that you will spend most of your time dealing with and the locations of shippers and their little quarks. plus you will get some tips on getting the job done smarter not harder. it does suck having to ride in someone elses truck again but i think that it is worth it not to damage something or kill someone due to not knowing how to properly secure. |
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fireman932003
Joined: 28 Dec 2003
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Location: Chandler Indiana
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| Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 8:03 pm Post subject: |
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| Yea, I do think it will help greatly, I am just not crazy about the training part. But, I will just have to swallow my pride and do it! I will call and see what they have to say. Never hurts to ask. |
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mudflap276
Joined: 02 Feb 2006
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Location: China Spring, TX
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| Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 5:31 pm Post subject: |
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| its not that bad. i think we lose more people before training begins then actually in the truck. you stay pretty busy. |
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vonSeggern
Joined: 09 Dec 2005
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Location: Earth, North America, North, East, 9th State, 42° 56' 1" N, 72° 16' 41" W
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| Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2006 8:01 am Post subject: |
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IMO, the trainer aspect of TMC's process is the most important. In orientation you get the basics of securement and tarping. Until you actually get to load and unload daily will you understand the process fully; all loads are different. The trainer shows you how to save time too. Saving time =rest & money. It also takes some time to get used to driving the split axle and the air dump. If you are an experienced driver, 2-3 weeks should work.
I remember thinking that six weeks was too long as a newbie. It was just right. Other flatbed companies will shorten that process but unless you are a "natural" you need the time to not only learn to drive and secure but to be successful. |
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NC_TRUCKER
Joined: 03 Mar 2006
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Location: North "By God" Carolina
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| Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2006 3:05 pm Post subject: |
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I have to ask, How will T.M.C. trucks Go?
Are they cut back like most of these big company trucks, or will they roll?
I've been seeing some out on the road the past few weeks, but about the only time I see them is when their going the other way, T.C.W. trucks run no faster than 68 m.p.h. so I figure T.M.C. trucks must run about the same speed, because being I only see them when their going the other way that tells me I can't catch up with theem, and the one's behind me can't catch up with me. |
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mudflap276
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Location: China Spring, TX
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| Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2006 9:04 pm Post subject: |
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| my truck runs 67 if i mash real hard. usually just cruise at 60 or so. |
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