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specs on rig for flatbed work

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Greatest.Driver.On.Earth!, Nov 10, 2015.

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  1. Nov 10, 2015 #1
    Greatest.Driver.On.Earth!

    Greatest.Driver.On.Earth! Light Load Member

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    When searching for a rig for flatbed work,how do you spec,the truck differentally,from a normal dry van work?
    Any options you really need,pulling a flat?
    Thanks.
     
    Greatest.Driver.On.Earth!, Nov 10, 2015
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  3. Nov 10, 2015 #2
    skellr

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    A hot tub, or of your budget is tight, a shower.
     
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  4. Nov 10, 2015 #3
    CJndaTruck

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    A truck with 6-10 wheels usually does the job.
     
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  5. Nov 10, 2015 #4
    Greatest.Driver.On.Earth!

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    You guys are very helpful?
    Can I borrow a towel?
     
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  7. Nov 10, 2015 #5
    skellr

    skellr Road Train Member

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    Really great drivers don't need a towel. they maneuver so well in the shower that the water only gets close enough to take the dirt off.
     
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  8. Nov 10, 2015 #6
    avenger79

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    what? I thought you were supposed to run naked from the shower to the truck in order to "air dry"
     
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  9. Nov 10, 2015 #7
    mountaingote

    mountaingote Road Train Member

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    A lot of people like flattop sleepers for flatbed work. I like room to stand up and space to put things, so I would get a standup. Besides, unless you only haul stuff that's 3 feet high a short sleeper won't matter anyway. Engine, transmission and rears are kinda up to you, unless you plan to do serious heavy haul then you would need to spec accordingly
     
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  10. Nov 10, 2015 #8
    Ruthless

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    Get a red one. Red ones are the best for flatbed.
     
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  11. Nov 10, 2015 #9
    Greatest.Driver.On.Earth!

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    Id love to do heavy haul eventually,just want to get some basic flatbed experience,but most used trucks,will be company trucks,specd for dry van.
     
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  12. Nov 10, 2015 #10
    Greatest.Driver.On.Earth!

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    Red gets the most tickets,a plain jain white one is me..but thanks for your astute input.
     
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