Flatbedding is too much work

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Harry1958, Oct 20, 2024.

  1. Kenworth6969

    Kenworth6969 Road Train Member

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    Imagine throwing 8 foot tarps in Texas heat for $1.50 a mile :eek:
     
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  3. skallagrime

    skallagrime Road Train Member

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    Fair nuff, was just trying to help knowledgebase if he didnt know, but wasnt sure (thus first sentence)
     
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  4. Someguywithquestions

    Someguywithquestions Light Load Member

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    After switching to P&D I wish I was just doing flatbed. As far as hard work goes:

    Reefer is easiest.
    Tanks are second easiest.
    Flatbed.
    Then ltl p&d.

    Tarping in the wind is annoying but throwing chains and #### is way easier than pulling 3k lb pallets across highway traffic in 100 degree weather. Or liftgating 10 2k lb pallets of ice melt through the snow and ice.

    I just hate getting covered in rust and flatbed goo. And the abysmal pay that flatbedding got me. RGN heavy equipment is where it is at though. Usually pays better and the stuff is made to be tied down.

    I think there's a reason ltl pays so much. It's soul sucking work. I actually kind of enjoyed flatbedding pulling step decks or lowboys and equipment. #### pulling lumber and drywall and garbage like that though. Tarps can kiss my ###.
     
  5. 50WT

    50WT Road Train Member

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    That's a no sh#$er
     
  6. 50WT

    50WT Road Train Member

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    That's a no shi$&r
     
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  7. ElmerFudpucker

    ElmerFudpucker Road Train Member

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    I always make sure I have enough straps.
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  8. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    Not likely. Blair is an honorable man.
     
  9. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    I was doing flatbed and lowboy work before I came to the LTL sector. The money just wasn’t there.

    The move meant a $4 an hour pay increase right off the bat.
     
  10. cke

    cke Road Train Member

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    Safety first.
     
  11. ElmerFudpucker

    ElmerFudpucker Road Train Member

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    For God and country
     
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