flatbed driving: for guys only?

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Sadiepete, Sep 15, 2012.

  1. SHC

    SHC Spoiled Rotten Brat O/O

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    If you decide to take the leap into flatbed work, you won't regret it. It's much more fun than swinging doors, and the fellow flatbed drivers are always willing to help or lend their experience. As for the tarps, just don't haul tarped loads, but they also make lightweight tarps now. I parked next to a guy last night that had a set with waterproof Kevlar sides and standard vinyl tops. He said they weighed about 48lbs and were a 3 piece set. Very nice stuff

    Plus you get to join all of us here in our dauntless task of talking smack, ruining every thread we make and calling out BS all day long :D
     
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  3. Oscar the KW

    Oscar the KW Going Tarpless

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  4. KANSAS TRANSIT

    KANSAS TRANSIT Road Train Member

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    We have ONE woman that works for us, she is about 45 years old, 5'2" and probably 120# soaking wet, I wish I had more like her! Her truck is always the cleanest in the fleet, inside and out, her appearance is always well kept, she does a better job on logs and P/W than most of the boys.

    That said, we are NOT a true flatbed, well we are a step deck, but we don't tarp, as we haul oversize vehicles, BUT she drags our 60# ramps around and does setup with little or no issues. Runs into the N.E. without complaining, and is ready to go at the drop of the hat, makes some of the guys look bad. LOL
     
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  5. MJ1657

    MJ1657 Road Train Member

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    You wont have any trouble at all.
     
  6. Clasix1055

    Clasix1055 Even when I'm wrong I'm right

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  7. aiwiron

    aiwiron Road Train Member

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    I have seen many women flat bed drivers, lowboy drivers and heavy haul women drivers.

    Not about size just how you can figure it out.
     
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    Clasix1055 Even when I'm wrong I'm right

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  9. MJ1657

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    Well said.
     
  10. Sadiepete

    Sadiepete Bobtail Member

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    Good deal. I'm looking forward to getting started. :) Thanks for all the comments.
     
  11. Noggin

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    We have a couple ladies in my company...and we are tarping company. And we use the 135# 8 foot drops. They have no trouble finding a froklift driver to drop them on top, or perhaps charming a big strong man into helping them. :)
     
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