So I didn't think I wanted to go into flatbed but I was given the opportunity to train on a flatbed hauling building supplies and thoroughly enjoyed it, I was offered a full time position on that account and took it.
Obviously you can't learn everything you'll need to know in a couple weeks of training so I've quite often been identified as "the new guy" when other flat bedders saw me doing things.
Wanted to say thanks, if any of y'all are in here. You guys have gotten out of your trucks and taken your time to teach me how to use tarp machines, properly tarp, navigate tight backing situations, how to throw my straps in high winds, and a handful of different things. I really appreciate it, it's nice to see Truckers sticking together and helping one another out.
Thanks guys!
Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Ironwindow, Jun 29, 2019.
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Welcome to Flatbedding @Ironwindow
You can find alot of information as well as pictures of loads and how they are positioned and secured.
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a few things to remember dont post pictures of your truck company or numbers from your CAB. take pics of the load and trailer from driver or passenger side.
this will help us guide you if you need help. enjoy trucking make it enjoyable or you wont last a week.Dino soar, TripleSix, shogun and 1 other person Thank this. -
I eyeball and examine flatbeds even today on the highway. Most of them are wrapped like a present these days. It makes me smile. (#### little these days ha...)
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what is a tarp machine and how much does it cost. i may be interested in such a contraption
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DRIVER!!! GET THIS GOING. YER LATE.... Snickers in the company wait room signals some sort of a problem that is hysterically amusing to others in the area. Pulled oxygen line from oxygen.D.Tibbitt Thanks this. -
Biggest thing is to figure out what works for you. I'll ask for forgiveness before I ask for permission, and in 5yrs of this, I haven't had to do it yet. Just gotta be smart about it.
Also, beware dispatchers and brokers that tell you how high priority a load is, especially if its just going to a supplier and not an actual customer/jobsite. Be the guy they know they can put on the load because you'll get it there, but not the guy that will take a load no matter what, especially if it adversely affects you with your hos, parking, etc. This takes a little time to learn, but you'll get to that point. -
I am absolutely certain that the word "NO" is every bit as critical as my winch bar in this business. And i will stop the truck anywhere to make sure i have that dang bar.
If you can go out 2 weeks, manage 3 or 4 situations on your own while making zero phone calls to base.. Then come back, hand over your paperwork in good order with 9 or 10 flawless billable POD's, theyll tolerate quite a bit of no from you.x1Heavy, Lepton1 and LoneCowboy Thank this.
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