Why become a flatbedder?

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  1. Lepton1

    Lepton1 Road Train Member

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    Well, it do work up an appetite, don't it?
     
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  3. MrEd

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    Or pull a Conestoga type trailer. When I see one of them, I do tend to get a little envious.
     
  4. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    I have, back when I was hauling shingles. That was the easiest job in the world.
     
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  5. Lepton1

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    Now that you mention it, you are right. Low load, throw some straps and set edge protectors, no tarp, and roll. I've done a few shingle loads and do recall some "substantial" drivers.
     
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    ...And nothing to do but stand around twiddling your thumbs while someone else loads or unloads.
     
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  7. dca

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    I keep seeing ladies doing flat, last round of noticeables was at Russells Travel Stop, If she can do it so can the manly men.
     
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  8. dca

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    Crossed paths with gal pullin a flat in the fuel island. I was washing my windows, she says when you're done you can do mine, I said I see you're doing flatbed, everybody knows you flatbedders are the ones with all the engery why ask a dryvan hauler, we're lazy. she got a laugh anyway
     
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  9. Lepton1

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    Flatbedders have energy to spare for horny. Did you get her number?
     
  10. dca

    dca Road Train Member

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    no, never crossed my mind
     
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  11. noluck

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    Sod is pretty easy too! Kinda like shingles with hair.
     
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