Training at TMC
 

What are some items that will make training with TMC a little more comfortable. Is there anything I will need that isn't the "norm"?

Re: Training at TMC
 

Pay attention, take notes in class, you will need to hear, understand everything.

Good Luck!

What does TMC provide in the way of incidental "securement tools"?

i.e. what about 'crow-bars', nail pullers, big hammers/nails, winch bars, ladders, etc. Of course I'd have the basic tools but was wondering about the flatbed specialty ones.

Thanks

Tools
 

"'crow-bars', driver provide, nail pullers, driver provide, big hammers(think framing hammer)/nails(spikes), driver provide, big pushbroom, driver provide, winch bars (ratchets, 2 & 4"; 2 & 4" straps) chains, bungees, loadbinders - company provide), ladders, driver provide (4' & 10'), etc." BOL

I work at TMC and don't have or need a crow bar, hammer, nails, ladder. Though it never HURTS to have some basic tools: vise grips, knife, pliars, hammer, multi tool (Leatherman), duct tape, tire thumper (head thumper).

It's been 20 years since I flatbedded and I remember many times having to nail in my own stuff (coils, reels, and wire), pull my own stuff, etc. Shippers must be doing more than they used to, or I was always at the wrong shippers and receivers. Thanks.

We use pre-made steel coil racks and anything that requires nailing or building at certain shippers, THEIR personnel cut and nail the securement devices together for me (for example at a coiled wire shipper with those BIG coils of electrical wire). I guess us flatbedders have it easy now days!

Fred,

I'm Pappa Jake from Jersey. Graduating from school next week & got a pre-hire from TMC. I am new to this site & a newbie behind the wheel, you have a terrific web-site and find your posts great. Just a shout out to say "thanks".

Hey Pappa! Hello back atcha' !!! Glad you like my site and good luck getting started!

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