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09.29.2008
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| Dry Van & FlatBed Which is better to drive I Have A ? I'm A New Driver My first Week Out Was With A 53 Dryvan. Now They Want To Cross Train Me On Flatbed, My? Is, Is Flatbed The Way To Go What's The Diff In Driving In weather,Or No Weight On The FlatBed. Or Is There Even A Different's, I Would Like To Hear About Some Advice Thanks   |
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09.30.2008
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| Flatbed is different then the standard van trailer...first of all...you'll be responsible to locking your load down on the flatbed...also split axle trailers back up a little different...they don't turn as sharp...i prefer flatbed...it keeps you in shape...pays a little more...plus really with flatbed you don't have to worry about a max out of 80,000 that much...also people see what your carrying...so they tend to leave you more space compared to driving in a van...you know the saying..."out of sight...out of mind"...plus as you get older...it's more easy to go from flatbed to van rather then from van to flatbed as you get older... |
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10.01.2008
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| I've done both & as for pulling, it really doesn't matter much to me, not much difference. I do tend to look a little closer at overpass' while pulling the box. Maybe about the only thing that I can really say that is different is that while backing around you've got better all around visibility with the flat bed over the van. While using your mirrors you can see over the top of the flat bed to an extent. Also the flat pulls a whole lot better in a strong cross wind. |
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10.01.2008
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| I graduated driving school about 1 yr ago, and as soon as I got out I went straight to pulling flats. I have to say I love it. There is a lil more work involved with a flat bed but it is worth it, and it also keeps you in shape. Another thing is it breaks up the monotony of just hooking and driving, you have to actually get out and let them know where you want to epuip. placed and then strap it down making sure it dosent go anywhere. Now about 1 month ago I pulled some vans working for FEMA and I find that the flat bed pulls easier. If I were you I would definitly want to go for the flatbeds. |
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10.02.2008
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| Thank's yea im thinking about just going for flat bed. But i think they are cross training me on it when there is no van freight i can pull a flat bed load. But they got postings up all the time for transfer's so i can allways bid on one down the road. |
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