Swift flat bed questions

I'm not a flatbedder, but I have been security at many places that load flatbeds. as far as your PPE goes, get yourself a GOOD hard hat and pair of safety glasses, both for your own protection, and there are some places, that won't let you around where they're loading or even into the plant with out them, and the loaners they have are beat up and wore out

 

Safety vest too

 

I used to run Swift flatbed so I give it a shot.

Swift used to have 3 flatbed terminals, Phoenix, Gary, IN, & Greer, SC. I "heard" that Greer is no longer a FB terminal. A common route is referred to as the "Laredo triangle", Laredo, TX to the Carolinas, then the Great Lakes area, and back to Laredo. They also have a smaller-less defined triangle out west, Phoenix-California-Oregon.

The equipment in OK, not great. Training is good. I see fewer Swift FB drivers making big mistakes (with regard to load securement) than a lot of other companies.


Swift tarps WAY more than necessary. Swift also has customers who require tarping regardless of the product.

Christmas holidays

 

I never drove flat bed, but client I delivered to had me wear a bright pink HH with a bright green vest. Funniest thing ever!