I'm currently a reefer driver at Prime. I started trucking fairly recently, and I'm a company driver right now. I've been thinking about going lease op in the reefer division, but my main issue with that is how noisy that stupid reefer is. I thought I'd get used to it eventually, but every day I have to listen to it costs me that much more of my sanity. I've thought about potentially moving to Prime's Flatbed division, but I'm wondering what life is like for a flatbedder and if I'm cut out for it. I'd appreciate it if some flatbedders would help me learn what I'd be getting into.
Prime Reefer to Flatbed?
Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by IrreverentCrawfish, Apr 16, 2018.
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It’s interesting, sometimes dirty, challenging, and sometimes physically demanding. Every load is different. Do u like those descriptions? If so, do flatbed!
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Another thing I thought of that would be a huge benefit is no more washouts!!
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Pulling a flatbed will not keep you in shape.
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Yeah he’s right. You can get just as fat and out of shape doing flatbed by eating truck stop food. Also, I agree to watch Dale Clay for no-nonsense videos on flatbed. He’s by the book and I’ve watched him for information on how to do certain things. Flatbed pays more than other divisions but it has more responsibility. You need to secure everything and know how and how much. The tarps are heavy and sometimes it’s nearly impossible to get a 53’ load fully tarped in less than 2-3 hours. That’s hard work in the wind, cold, rain, heat, snow, etc.
It’s the only division I’ve worked in. I have actually never pulled a dry van before. I cannot see leaving flatbed. I cannot criticize Prime. I bet they are a good place to learn.motocross25 Thanks this. -
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You mean "fleece op".
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