newbie for flatbed no training

Not as odd as you might think, my husbands orientation for the company he works for now was 2 days, drug test day 1, waste time day 2 for drug test to come back. . . Aka 5 min of paper work, 5 hrs "learning" how to do e-logs ( everyone their had already run e-logs) 1 hr safety lecture. . . Oh look your drug tests are back, heres the keys to your truck, paperwork, sign please. . .first load is on the qual com, do your pre trip and take off.

Small companies, run on a smaller margine, the truck isn't moveing they are looseing money.

 

Thats an interesting gig!

 

Most places will re-adjust the load if you are heavy on one axel, if you are over gross, get something removed. We never ran into a company that wouldn't, i'd guess their are some out their.

I don't think we ever went to a place we were the only truck getting loaded, most skateboarders are more than happy to give advice or a hand if you need it.

Their has been more than one newbie get on the forum and ask "how to" cause they aren't sure. See if your company has a mentoring program, never hurts to ask. Maybe just get the number to a more experienced driver who won't mind answering questions.

Just remember to take pics of the load and put them on the thread also, that helps a great deal.

 

Oh, small company. Well like I said, we never hit a shipper that didn't have other ppl loading. Watch how others are doing it. Really the regulations plus common sense will get you a long way.

Ask here.

 

youtube has some great videos on flatbed load securement. Just search on youtube...

 

Its great to get a truck with all the toys but I would be more concerned about the OWNER not doing a bit of training as your inexperienced with flatbedding regardless of what you did in the past.

All the best and if not sure ASK someone.

 

Most shippers will help you out if you are considerate and honest.

When I first started out I just told them i'm new and have never hauled a load like this can you give me some pointers. It has happened where they have'nt been helpful but its extremely rare.

Edit: I shouldn't have said when I first started out because I haven't been around all that long and I still tell them that same thing.