Ideal load balance

Me personally i like to scale as even as possible between the drives and trailer. Feel like it rides better . If going thru snow and ice then id move it up to get more weight on drives that extra couple thousand pounds in traction could be a big difference... other than that i dont really think u would need to

 

Not flatbed, but from a van perspective I've noticed better fuel economy with a more balanced or drives heavy approach. It may be just anecdotal evidence, but it's what I prefer. Also as @D.Tibbitt said, balance seems to make for a more comfortable ride.

 

I always try to favor the drives for traction and safety. Normally 500-1500lb

 

A well balanced load, equally set on drives and trailer is better. Even in bad weather.
Some of the benefits
Load rides better, the suspension works and the truck runs smooth. Better on the cargo and the driver. No bucking and sway. Better fuel mileage equal weights are being “ carried “ not pushed or dragged.
What about bad weather, rain, snow?
When you take weight off an axle, it is more likely to slip and slide.

 

just remember. if tandems on trl too far up. could cause your steers to be over

 

no. its true

 

It's true you've been hitting the sauce??