Why do some truckers dislike flatbed trucking

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  1. oldbulger

    oldbulger Bobtail Member

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    With flatbeds, the driver doesn't have to load or unload anything as a general rule. Strapping down loads is not a big deal. Tarps? Don't pick loads that requires tarps. Some flatbed companies won't touch loads that require tarps.
     
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  3. notarps4me

    notarps4me Road Train Member

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    You just put the cart in front of the horse. Without the coil they can't make the can to put your food in...:yes2557:
     
  4. Jfaulk99

    Jfaulk99 Road Train Member

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    This was yesterday.
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    I even had to carry a paper towel with me in case I started to sweat rolling my tarp closed, man tarping is so hard!:biggrin_2559:
     
  5. justthetwoofus

    justthetwoofus Bobtail Member

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    Are there many oportunities for teams to run flats for companies?
     
  6. Bumpy

    Bumpy Road Train Member

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    I've been pullin a flat for 7 years,and that is a sight which is very rare;however,I do believe their is a member on this forum who does,but,it is a husband & wife team..Sorry,cant help you much..
     
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  7. WMGUY

    WMGUY Road Train Member

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    i use to pull a van, and after dealing with the yahoo's in the retail sector i can't go back and do it...

    and the extra work is good for you beats sitting in the seat while being unloaded

    tarping is no big deal except when you can't tarp till some one else is done with catcher
     
  8. AZS

    AZS Honk if anything falls off

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    Yup. Company called System does for one. Probably more.
     
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  9. Logan76

    Logan76 Crusty In Training

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    Lazy people dont like running a bed, period.
     
  10. Working Class Patriot

    Working Class Patriot Road Train Member

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    Because when some lardazz who "opened doors and backed in" realizes that they have to tarp in sub-zero or 100+ Temps...They go back to opening the doors and backing in.....


    To paraphrase Black W900....
    Flat bedding ain't for sissies.......
     
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  11. Working Class Patriot

    Working Class Patriot Road Train Member

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    I like this:

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    So simple....Yet it says so much!!!!! :biggrin_25514::biggrin_25514::biggrin_2559:
     
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