Is working with flatbed harder than a regular trailer?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by zaptear, Dec 11, 2010.

  1. deviltalk

    deviltalk Light Load Member

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    I had a prehire from a flatbed company... It was good money... But the responsibilities were a bit intimidating for a newb such as me. Maybe in a few years....

    For now, I'll haul produce and ice cream.
     
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  3. Passin Thru

    Passin Thru Road Train Member

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    Is it hotter down south than it is in the summer???

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  4. Brandonpdx

    Brandonpdx Road Train Member

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    Personally I don't think I could have handled flatbedding as a rookie-rookie. There's a lot more to go horribly wrong pulling a trailer with no walls. I don't have much interest in it, but if I did I'd suggest 6 months of box pulling to straighten out your driving before moving on to more advanced load hauling.
     
  5. dirtyjerz

    dirtyjerz glowing beard pouty kid

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    Flatbed is more work but it is rewarding. I went fb right outta school with a flatbed only company that trains its guys really well on both the driving aspect and the securement/tarping part of it too. Search on here for the thread 'so you wanna be a skateboarder' by redd. His description is spot on the fun of the fb.
     
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