Am I Cut Out For Flatbed?

Its not a big deal to do flatbed work as far as the physical part of it. If people think its that strenuous they have obviously never done any truly hard work in their lifetime. On a scale of 1 to 10 for hard work I give it about a 3. Not trying to sound like an ### but its just not that hard.

Only "hard" part is knowing if you can figure out securement.

 

MJ1657 is correct the only hard part is securement, i have hauled all different types of products as well million dollar manufacturing equipment for tradeshows, as well as old machinery out of old closed down factories now those can be a little challenging but once you have been doing it for awhile you will easily see how to secure each load, not all loads handle the same as well. It is basically common sense although if you do not have please do not bother sorry if i seem harsh but i am pretty much a straight shooter i do not candy coat anything

 

Its not hard at all if you know how to work. It will be really hard at first to throw straps and get things right, but it gets easy after a month or so. I like the fact that I get to drive and get a workout almost everyday. There are times when I absolutely hate it but I'll take it over driving anything else.

 

Flatbed is for little girls. Don't be fooled by the homo erotic imagery in the recruitment ads with the chains and all that.

 

Hey I might be little but I am a woman not a girl too old for that LOL also i love handling all those chains and straps, i love the fact i can scare my husband by picking him up

 

not that hard the weather gets u sometimes just gotta prepare urself for it if its hot bring lots of water if its cold better get some winter gear. i remember we had one guy grab a load of hay in north dakota winter time -30 degrees out and he had to tarp it. he handled it maybe a lot of cussing and a little frost bitten but he delivered the load on time.

it's not for everyone but it aint rocket science either cant be afraid to ask questions like someone said u cant have a lazy day it may cost someone theyre life

someone told me a long time ago it takes a little crazy to pull open deck

 

I am in between riggs right now, but schneider may be where I am going next depending on offer but yes remember flatbedders have the biggest beds and heaviest blankets lol oh I see how it is i mention the "S" word and everyone stops talking huh, or is it because I am in between riggs, sorry can not afford to buy my own right now

 

Sorry old cliche but i couldn't help myself, I personally love to see new flatbedders, somedays I feel like a dinosaur, but if I see a new one having trouble I will gladly help them out, every flatbedder knows help is always apprecciated

 

No matter how hard the work is, you can learn to use your brains more, and your muscles less. Get a good quality ladder, and learn to pull the tarps up on top of the load, while you are standing on top. It's easier, and less dangerous.

But here's a question:

Why would you want to "get a workout", or "Stay in shape" with a flatbed job, when the pay is no better than dry van work? When you can't pay your bills, just say to yourself "Yeah, I'm broke, but wow, am I ever in good shape". If you want to stay in shape, then go to the gym.