Were all you flatbedders nervous when you started driving?

Yeah something to get your attention not that I would have any experience with that
Lucky only went about 50 ft before it dawned on me.
As one other guy said look at other flatbeds for ideas but be cautious as there are a bunch of lazy ones.
Seen one yesterday full trailer lengh steel and 4 straps not a wise choice. more proper securement the better does no good if not placed right had a load a few weeks ago I had 32 straps on and was still looking for more.

 

How could you question having that many straps?

Sounds like he's well prepared. Unless you're just running junk with the junk companies that's what it takes to properly secure loads.

 

All trailers have from 10 to 16 4"on them I used to carry 7 2" temps but when I was watching them load realized I needed more so went and bought all the closet store had in 2" then two packs of 4 1" that got me 32 all together and the 1" are only good for like 400# but they held down pieces that where like 50# that was also wedged between items held by the 4"
So now I carry 32 nope wait 34 bought 2 more 2" when I got home.
Point being never can be to safe but can be unsafe

I also carry a dozen tennis balls, a few pool noddles, a bunch of carpet pieces, and only 6 chains and binders for now but that will change going to add atleast 2 more chains and biders.

 

I say 6 min and most carry atleast 8 had to turn down lds because I did not have enough chains before would have gone bought them if dsp had not already canceled.

 

Back to topic OP never quite being nervous just dont be scared or too relaxed thats when the #### hits the fan well that and really annoyed/pissed.

 

At the end of training you will feel good because that trainer is sitting next to you. But when that Qualcomm beeps for the first time in your truck yeah, you're going to get nervous. We all have been there. Before long you will cussing at the thing to start beeping because you want a load! I liked flatbedding, most of the time it's common sense and not being lazy. You will be okay. When you decide that you want to make more money with way less work make the move to tanker, I did and I'm not looking back.