Flatbed training?

I’d say, depends on State or region. For Phoenix, flat is better. Lots of steel, lumber, construction loads. My advice, drive around your area, what do you see? Stop in a local truck stop and ask a local flatbeddder. Don’t assume.

 

I basically taught myself flatbedding. I always looked at other driver's securement methods and tweaked them to my satisfaction. I always over did it, and it has saved me a couple times.

 

I don't recall paper rolls being hauled on a flatbed. I don't think any tarp is totally water tight, although, I'm sure it's been done. I hauled plenty of rolls of paper in a van, until the paper industry went kaput in the Badger, and never had a problem

 

USG will load paper loads shotgun on a flat. Looks like heavy manila paper, set in a customer provided bunk or cradle.

 

1 accident in 4 years and you’re disqualified?

 

So it’s not 1 accident in 4 years, it’s 3. Preventable or not, the insurance company looks at you as a severe liability.

Chances are, every other insurance company will look at you in the same way.