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#1661

02-23-2007, 05:05 AM

mike3fan

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Location: michigan

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mf2004champ

I am debating between going flatbedding and dry van. I've heard experienced drivers not recommend flatbeds for newbie's.

I would like to know why newbie's shouldn't start out in flats? Are they that much more difficult to drive than dry van? What are some of the main differences in the two, excluding tarping and securing?

thanks.

Here is a thread titled flats not for newbs
http://www.classadrivers.com/phpBB2/...edding+newbies

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#1662

02-23-2007, 07:28 AM

ChefTrev

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With Peterbilt discontinuing the 379, what is TMC going to replace them with the 388 or 389, just wondering? The count down to DSM has begun. Chef Trev

#1663

02-23-2007, 09:16 AM

vonSeggern

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ChefTrev

With Peterbilt discontinuing the 379, what is TMC going to replace them with the 388 or 389, just wondering? The count down to DSM has begun. Chef Trev

The only thing I know is that Mr. A doesn't like the 386. I would guess that we would stay with the more traditional look.
You got a date for DSM?

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#1664

02-23-2007, 04:49 PM

AsphaltBound

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Location: Lexington, NC

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Just finished first week!
1487 miles. All lumber loads.
I am ded to the world haha.
Driving with O/O who's been in the guard for 25 yrs and a trainer for 7 at TMC in a 99 freightshaker w/ a slipping 8th gear makes for great
1 sided conversation. Very TOUGH and I mean VERY TOUGH week. Not the work but the trainer yelling in my ear and my lack of being able to down shift makes for a very good 1 sided converstation too. SIR YES SIR!
But its wonderful day when you wake up in DisneyLand. (5 for fighting)
:wink:

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#1665

02-24-2007, 12:30 AM

recurve

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Asphalt just put a ear plug in that right ear :lol: good luck keep us posted

#1666

02-24-2007, 01:10 AM

vonSeggern

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Originally Posted by AsphaltBound

Yeesh. Nothing like being yelled at for something you have never done, is very hard to learn, and scares the pi$$ out of you.

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#1667

02-24-2007, 07:50 AM

ToolMaker

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AsphaltBound

just tough it out and keep positive, AB. Only 5 more weeks to go!!

jeff

#1668

02-24-2007, 02:32 PM

GoldiesPlating

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Location: New York City USA

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AsphaltBound

Ahhhh your trainer's probably just pi$$ed that he owns a piece of $hit truck. Don't take it personally! Before long, you'll have your OWN ride and maybe in 6-7 months, your OWN trainee to yell at. :wink:
Good luck to you and keep us posted!

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#1669

02-25-2007, 12:51 AM

vonSeggern

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Trucker Buddy

Hey Drivers,

I don't know if you have ever heard of a thing called Trucker Buddy. It is an organization that puts a school class and drivers together. You send them letters, pictures, and postcards. They send you letters and such. I have a sixth grade, special ed class in Butler, NJ. I am having a great time with it.

If you are interested in the program, you can check it out at http://www.truckerbuddy.com/

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