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Originally Posted by badlogin
Good info GMAN, I have often wondered about the container jobs. I laugh every time see a container trailer go by with Okie Wobblers for wheels, they look like a drunk guy put them on. I was a service manager for many years and can't stand to see a job done so poorly. I have a cousin who is a new driver out of Medford Oregon that picked up a job hauling glass from Or to Ca or vice versa on a flat bed. Is it harder to get on a flat bed then a box?
Alos what restriction are you talking about on the ports?
Thanks again for your reply GMAN.
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Some ports and scales have been cracking down more on those can haulers.
There are age restrictions on trucks that are allowed in California ports, at least in Long Beach. I believe it has expanded to the other ports, but I am not sure. Most ports now require drivers to have a TWIC card. It costs $135. If you have a hazmat endorsement on your CDL, you can get it for $105, I believe. Some ports also have their own card that needs to be purchased for an additional charge. Everyone likes to get in your pocket. I seem to recall something else that Long Beach requires, but can't remember right now. You may be able to go on line and check.
Most flat bed carriers require some driving experience. CRST Malone used to require at least 6 months driving before they would allow you to pull a flat for them. Each company has their own policy. There are only a few carriers that will train an inexperienced driver to pull a flat. There is a lot of risk putting an inexperienced driver in a flat. Some flat bed carriers will train you as long as you have a certain amount of driving experience.