Exp. Flatbedders!

A couple of examples online.

http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...ivers/127228-flatbed-securement-question.html

http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...rator/123331-container-securement-to-s-d.html


I've helped countless number of flatbedders help roll up their tarps and/or secure loads. I've received help from countless number of flatbedders too, even when I was a Swifty flatbedder.

On each occasion, I never recall saying anything about my experience or inquiring others'. Seems to me the only person making the big deal about the lack of your experience is yourself.

I, and many other flatbedders on this forum, sure wouldn't mind help you if you ask question(s) politely.

Society has degraded, but most people still treat you the same way you treat them (as long as money is not involved, I should add).

 

I do try to treat people right. I try to be respectful. I just rarely get it in return. Im not asking any questions, Ill figure it out. Im just going to go back to not posting on here much. Thanks for the links, I will DEFINITLY check them out.

 

I thought flatbedders were supposed to be obnoxious. I am.

 

Technically...this isn't flat bed...but I've pulled a flat bed or 3 in the past.

That said...they bigger they are, the better they pay...just something to think about down the road.

 

A little update, since i did start this thread.
I am still currently employed by uncle sam. That may be coming to an end here shortly b/c of a medical issue. Theres more to it than that, but thats irrevelant.
Anywho, if the military gig goes sour, flatbedding is where im heading!
Right now i am currently stationed up here in Minot, North Dakota....however, i am from Alabama, and i will haul my cookies back to Alabama if said job goes sour!

Thus, i will start my career in (hopefully) Flatbedding!
I have some what of a plan already as far as what school to go to, to obtain my CDL.
I have some what of an idea of who i would like to go to work for. I have been doing my reaseach ( this forum has been a wealth of info...some good, bad....and just flat out hilarious!)
But my ultimate goal is to do heavy hauling!
I just wanted to see what other flatbedders think/thought/ have hauled....whether they like it yada yada yada. I love hard work, love the outdoors ( kinda have to, in order to survive NORTH DAKOTA in the winter time!) the military has taught me patience, to have pride in your work, lead by example. I think flatbedding for me will be an awarding new career for me. Honestly, i cant wait to get out on the road and start pulling a flatbed!

Drive safe, happy motoring!

Ridgerunner665: Thats exactly what i want to get into!

 

Hope it all works out for ya! Wow someone else from Alabama!

 

Finally, somebody who feels like I do, hence why I chose tanker.....

There is more to trucking that opening 2 doors and bumping a dock!!!

 

I'm not from Alabama.... but all I can say is ROLL TIDE !!!!!

 

So there is a few ppl on here with good taste! Lol