Thinking about Flatbed

if you are a flatbed/open deck kinda of guy - you will know it and you won't ever want to do anything else.

It should not be about "easier" and if it is then enjoy opening the doors at your appointment time.

Could I figure out how to run a trailer with doors - probably - but I would hate it. There is more to the job than just driving like a robot - 600-700 miles a day. Use your brain, developed your skills, solve problems and take pride in a job done well.

It is a little like rich people - they aren't like us and that is ok.

 

Good attitude.

 

So I have been hearing lately that if you are over the age of 45 that it is difficult to get on with a flatbed company. Now no company would actually give your age as the reason for not hiring someone but I was just curious form some of you if age poses a problem in getting hired?

 

Don't do flat its hard work we get all dirty its cold in the winter hot in the summer, no you wanna be van get your load , squeeze yourself behind the wheel and head down the road.

 

I think a mega would keep him busy. He will tarp the whole time. But he will not be as fat and have a different set of skills than a van in six months.

 

Flatbed will pay you in the end.
It's hard work,but well worth it.
Pulling a box is easy to learn if you choose to later.

Good info from all of the above.

 

OP. Sounds like you are making a good choice. Once you get a little experience under your belt a lot of doors will open for you. But do take the time to learn how to back. We don't do it often but when we do its a tight fit. LOL

I've never heard such a thing. Maybe 65? LOL.

 

We have more guys older then 45 then younger some of the 60 plus guuys can make me look bad and its because they do flatbed and stay physically fit. I don't recommend flatbed for fat people you'll just get hurt.

 

Thanks. .. I would imagine that any person that is not really wanting to work would only get themselves hurt going into flatbed.