How We Train.

Expert Driver Training.

1st Seat Program

Experienced Flatbed Drivers

  • 1 Week orientation and evaluation paid @ $1k per week
  • For experienced flatbed drivers
  • Must have minimum 12 months flatbed experience in the last year

Fast Track Program

OTR Drivers without Flatbed Experience

  • 2 weeks flatbed training paid @ $1k per week
  • For experienced drivers without flatbed experience
  • Learn every aspect of the flatbed industry, bumper to bumper
  • Must have minimum 12 months of verifiable, over-the-road experience in a CMV in the last year

Student Drivers

Recent CDL Graduates

  • Paid Orientation & Training $750
  • Hotel, breakfast and lunch provided during orientation & yard training
  • Hot lunch provided final week
  • Home most weekends during driving training
  • Up to $6,000 Tuition Reimbursement

Orientation Locations.


Cuba, AL


Pleasant Hill, NC


Alma, TX

7 WEEK DRIVER
TRAINING SCHEDULE:

  • Week 1:
    Orientation
  • Week 2:
    On-the-yard training at McElroy. Work with safety managers. Learn skills like load securement, backing & DOT regulations. Company provided hotel, breakfast and lunch during orientation & yard training.
  • Weeks 3-6:
    On-the-road training with driver trainer.
  • Week 7:
    Final week training. Skills testing & evaluation. Truck assigned.

HIRING CRITERIA:

  • Min. 21 years old
  • Class A CDL
  • Able to lift/carry 100-lb. tarps
  • Able to climb
  • Solid work history
  • Pass urine & hair follicle drug screen
  • No DUI, DWI in the past 5 years
  • No reckless or careless driving in the past 5 years
  • No alcohol or drug conviction in the past 5 years

Training Videos.

Simulator Training

Agility Test Preparation

Agility Test Proper Stretching & Injury Prevention

Agility Testing Procedure for McElroy