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flatbeding

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by gtn428, Nov 9, 2008.

  1. Nov 9, 2008 #1
    gtn428

    gtn428 Bobtail Member

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    ok.....I have decided i want to do flatbedding.

    do you guys have any trucks that you would suggest for flatbedding?

    would a pete 387 be a good choice?
    how about a 386?

    thanks,
     
    gtn428, Nov 9, 2008
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  3. Nov 9, 2008 #2
    Les2

    Les2 Road Train Member

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    Just about anything with a sleeper on it will work. Around here the answer your gonna get is a pete or KW.
     
    Les2, Nov 9, 2008
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  4. Nov 9, 2008 #3
    Minus...

    Minus... Light Load Member

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    Most flatbed companies give you a smaller truck...one without a condo...so you have a lower height on the tractor...so instead of you needing 13'6''...you might be able to get up under something 10''...=)...depending if you loaded or not...but...to me...the best looking truck...is the Volvo...the best inside i seen...is the peterbilts...
     
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  5. Nov 9, 2008 #4
    Double L

    Double L Heavy Load Member

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    In flatbedding I would stay away from condo's. I'd get a flat top or mid roof sleeper for height reasons cause some shippers and receivers have low clearances.

    I would go with the 386 Pete for weight reasons. The 387 is too heavy for flatbed work, which is why TMC Transport is phasing out the 387 from their fleet.
     
    Double L, Nov 9, 2008
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