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Help backing flatbed

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Western1, Apr 3, 2026 at 9:13 PM.

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Apr 6, 2026 at 11:42 PM #31

tscottme Road Train Member

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Somewhere out West, in my mind.

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In a flatbed, especially an empty flatbed, the only vertical guide on the trailer are the sides of the tires. Putting piece of 2 x 4 in the rear stake pocket might give you a vertical sight-line to use when backing. With a spread axle it's just gonna take room to back.

tscottme, Apr 6, 2026 at 11:42 PM

tscottme, Apr 6, 2026 at 11:42 PM

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