Prime Flatbed Divison Info

I'll be making the switch next week after I upgrade will be getting another trainer for a while so ill post my progress here and try to be helpful

 

As I have written elsewhere, my primary interest in flatbeds is the exercise component. I am old enough - I'm 62 - to understand that my body might not be up to the tasks, so I would love to hear from older drivers about their experiences with the physical aspects of the daily grind. This surely isn't a "younger" man's job or the company would put age restrictions on it, so what is the tipping point?

 

Just get yourself a "truck slave."

 

As mentioned in other threads, flatbedding was my first interest. I will be watching this thread for ORD and Da1's experiences before making a decision. Three questions ORD: How much sitting have u done since switching over? Have the settlements been decent? Have u been across country or are there certain freight lanes for flatbeds?

 

I will say this about flats, and I have 2 1/2 years pulling a skate board. You get the higher paying loads, and you don't sit under the load. That means more money, and more miles. As for tarping, its not hard at all. You get the forklift to put the tarp on the top, unroll the tarp and put the bungies on. With time you develop a system and it doesn't take long. That's my two cents. I start orientation next week do don't know about prime, but I have driven for other outfits. So if you have any flatbed questions just ask and ill be happy to try and answer them.

 

I started flatbedding last week, I'm 56. No medications, 5ft 9, 170 lbs? Let's just say noone will have to rock me to sleep tonight,
Tarps are heavy but manageable. Today after I had already managed to get both of my tarps on top of the load the forklift driver said he would have put them up there for me.?/..?? Thanks!

Think alot of it will be establishing a routine. Knowing when and where to place things. Working smarter not harder.

Never fool with an "older man"!!!!!!!!!!