How old is too old to do flatbed?

Chains, binders, straps, dunnage, etc are usually no problem for most people at all. As mentioned the tarps are usually the issue for someone having problems open deck trucking. Personally, I have issues & can't lift tarps so I don't. I used to do step deck loads pulling mostly equipment so no need to tarp. Now I've moved on to heavy haul & no tarps. If you're concerned about them find a company where you won't have to do tarped loads.

 

Do you team and actually only do the work of one person? Sorry. Could not resist.

 

They have a truck for really old flat bedders, wheel chair lift and 287" wheel base:

http://www.shelbyelliott.com/vehicl...ner-fld-120-89a81c815dbb70458d49d994cbc115e9/

 

I'm 66 and still at it.

 

Go for it! I am 54 years old . Been open equipment for 14 years. Most people that trash it are door swingers who have never done it. It's mostly knowing how to do stuff. Not all flatbed is the same. I tarp 1 of ten loads. some guy's tarp 8 of ten loads.


" It's OK to look back , just don't stare "

 

Some people are crazy

 

Can't find the video, but there is more than one flatbedder out here well over 70, good luck

 

There's a gentleman who works for my company and has been here for quite some time who is 80 years old. He's got a better ticker than I do and he will do it all, except for the occasional tarping job.

 

I've seen older guys like in their 60s and 70's tarping and untarping.I tell you what they can put the younger guys to shame.

 

If you're already eating your buggers you may be a bit too old for any driving at all..