flatbed

Howdy All, I am thinking about adding a couple of flatbeds to my fleet, we currently only have dry vans. My questions are these, 1) what kind of customers mostly ship with flatbeds? I assume steel, lumber, hay, coils? what else am I missing? Also we are out of southern California so for...

Ok say you have two bundles, Say 4 ft high, Side by each one on the left and one on the right. They unload the one one the right and the one one the left stays. Do you need to have that bundle re positioned to the center of the trailer. I was told you do. IMO the strap is holding the left side...

i am in the process of getting My license and thinking about flatbed. i know that flatbed drivers tended to make a little better money but putting that aside why else would someone want to drive.a flatbed.

I just asked a local welder to think about making me a little ladder for my flatbed. The last load I picked up had exactly what I'm looking for and can be built on the road. It was a 5' ladder and on the end it had U shaped 1" metal bolted to the top. That went inside the rub rail and the top...

A flatbed has rolled over in North Carolina on interstate 40, eastbound at mile marker 12. Road has been closed for 3 hours, traffic backed up into Tennessee. Good idea to take interstate 81 and detour back around to interstate 40.

Hey guys its Dilpreet from GFL Inc or Gurman Freightlines inc. I've opened this company in 2003 and have been hauling flatbeds ever since. A few people told me that step decks are better. Any way, I'm thinking of switching my flatbeds to step decks . I need your guys help to decide whether to...

We have been doing flatbed work for several months and need to decide if we're going to buy the flatbed we are leasing or get a van. It would be a big help to know the pros and cons of both. I would appreciate your comments and suggestions. One question I have is what to look for and what...

I am a freight manager at Trinity Logistics and I have hundreds of loads of hay scattered all over the north country. Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, etc. Loads are going to various places. Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, New Mexico, etc. I need some good truckers to help. Pays pretty good. I need...

I've been thinking about switching to flatbed. I've gotten fat drivin vans and been thinking of ways to get more exercise. Currently have 9 months under my belt, which isn't much to work with, but better than nothing. Driving flats in a Swift truck just doesn't sound fun thou. Outta Western...

I am going to be starting with Roehl on Sept 3 and just realized they want me to have one. Will they give me time to get it, or should I hold up and get my card first? The recruiter has said nothing about it, but on their site it said I need one. How long does it usually take to get?

I recently got my CDL and am new to the OTR trucking world. Any tips for a new flat-bedder? Looking for some incite from the pros.

Greetings, My partner has been driving for companies for several years nows. I recently completed the authority application and (aside from waiting for it) we are ready to hit the road. I am based out of FL and I have my 48 state IRP tag, IFTA decal, insurance, etc. Basically, I'm responsible...

Can anyone tell me the best place to look online for flatbed securing requirements that might have some pictures we can see??We're new and want to do this safely!!Thanks!!!!

Any recommendations "for a future newbie/live in east Tn." for a good flatbed company to work for in the southeast area. Thanks and may you find blessings in all you do.

:banghead: It's been awhile for me flatbedding. 14yrs to be exact. Got a couple of questions. What would you use to create a bulkhead for a load of finished, bundled, lumber? And, how would you secure a load of moulding? Gotta take a test. Sucks. Brain farts galore.

Can you give me a rough idea on what it is like, as opposed to pulling vans? Like, how do you tarp the loads so neatly? :tiphat: How long does that take? Loading and unloading? Securement? I am considering switching to flatbed, but truth be told, I know nothing about it. Right now, it is just...

:headscratch: I just got my CDL from a CDL Mill and am looking for my first job. Don't get on me about the Mill because it was all I could afford and I realize I don't know a damn thing about trucking, but I want to learn. Any suggestions in regard to a first time job? Also, I was...

Hello everyone I.am new here and would like some peoples opions on trucking companys for a new driver looking to get in flatbed.I will be going to TD school this month the 19th with a local school. I will be 23 this month the 14th.My parents own a trucking company just small flatbed but me being...

I am currently attending Truck Driver school in Cincinnati Ohio and I get to speak with a lot of recruiters. Most are promoting Flatbed to make more money. Is this true or is it bait and switch? Pays more but you get fewer loads due to tarping and averaging out the same as a dry van with no...

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