Excellent advice Nick! I’m transitioning from UPS freight to specialized freight, specifically, construction/mining equipment. Throughout my research of the oversized trucking sector, the biggest misconception I hear is, “don’t just jump into heavy haul/specialized freight….start with flatbed/step deck and work your way up.” My answer to that…..”ain’t nobody got time for all that!”🤣 Granted, I’m a retired Air Force, aircraft mechanic with experience in hauling crashed aircraft and transporting 90 ton cranes to our crash sites. However, even without that experience…..I wouldn’t succumb to some fictitious career progression. I’m 49 years old now…..I have the financial resources to get into specialized freight; however, I don’t have the resource of time, to play the progression game. Besides, how does running flatbed/step deck even compare to running an 8-axle plus RGN?? Outside of using chain binders and chains; it’s a totally different learning curve. Attitude is EVERYTHING with ANYTHING. If you have the DESIRE to learn and ACTIVELY participate in educating yourself; diving into specialized freight is not outside the realm of possibilities. However, if you’re not the type to study 49 CFR Part 393 and associated regulatory guidance, then, you should probably reconsider if you TRULY want to do “heavy haul” trucking. Chasing the higher pay without the right attitude can turn out very bad; very fast. Take your time…..read, study, watch, think, learn the calculations, permitting processes, learn the required finances…..LEARN THE REQUIRED FINANCES and ASSOCIATED COSTS!! Specialized freight is NOT flatbed/step deck or dry van/reefer; it’s a sector of trucking unto itself and thus, has its own learning curve; no different from a fighter pilot and heavy aircraft pilot. Are they both pilots? Yes. Is the learning curve the same? No. So, to all the aspiring “heavy haulers” out there…..don’t be dissuaded by the naysayers who promote the “progression” myth. I’m not saying that progression is a bad thing; but, it’s not as necessary as many already in the heavy haul/specialized arena would have you believe. Nick…my man; good advice man!
What do Most States Give You Weight Wise on that Quint Setup? I know that A Lot of Oilfield Trailers run a Quint Style Setup on the Main Trailer. Some Times it’s just a 5 Axle Main Trailer Setup, or a 5+2 Setup, or a 3+5+2 Setup. I was a Big Fan of Both of Your Channels!
I asked about the shirt and tie in the last video, now I get it. You gotta look the part cause you are a bad ass👍 I hope I get a trainer thats half as knowledgeable and clean as you. Great videos.
Hey man, I'm new to your channel and to trucking in general. I'm looking to get into flat bedding, one question... why the nice shirt and tie? Don't get me wrong, you look spiffy, but I haven't seen a driver look like he just came from the sharp dressed man zz top music video before.. thanks for the videos too. Hope I get as good as you some day
I would am aspiring to learn to haul heavy/ specialized freight ..specifically aviation . I am currently hauling shipping containers ..at 2 years experience . Could you offer some advice , for example should I start getting flatbed experience to start working toward it?
