Flatbed equipment list! | What should you carry Flatbed Trucking?!
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5 жыл бұрынTo make the edge protector pole
Pole - amzn.to/2Rz2rZx
Scraper (shouldn’t break as easy) - amzn.to/2JD9cXD
Duct Tape - amzn.to/2JG6pNk
Flatbed Equipment
4” x 30’ Kinedyne Straps (free ship) - amzn.to/2F404wD
2” x 30’ Kinedyne ratchet straps - amzn.to/2ALlE4Q
1” straps (quality & cheap) - amzn.to/2Dkzfmb
Best Strap Winder - amzn.to/2PCI8NI
Plastic Edge Protectors (20) - amzn.to/2JEtBLQ
Longer Edge P’s (50) - amzn.to/2F2PKVr
The BEST Edge P’s - amzn.to/2F6RI7h
My Winch Bar - amzn.to/2quv0M4
Trailer Winches (Great Dane) - amzn.to/2DmldjF
Portable Winches - amzn.to/2JDqHqI
3/8 Chains G70 20’ - amzn.to/2Dl0pt3
3/8 Chain Ratchet Binder G70 (free ship) - amzn.to/2yULZvI
3/8 Lever (snap) Binder (free ship) - amzn.to/2yQUisK
Metal Edge Protectors (I carry 24) - amzn.to/2JD2lNX
Coil Racks - amzn.to/2SMaCmM
Rubber Belting - amzn.to/2Dmz2yP
31” Bungees Precrimped (50) - amzn.to/2JFgUAD
Furniture Blankets (12 & free ship) - amzn.to/2PE5FNX
Smoke Tarps - amzn.to/2qsWOAB
Tarp Patch Kit - amzn.to/2qqONfy
Right Weigh Load Scale - amzn.to/2SLFuE4
Safety Equipment
NICE Steel Toe Boots - amzn.to/2RxEmCv
Hard Hat w/chin strap - amzn.to/2OnWtZy
High Vis Safety Vest - amzn.to/2QhEDco
High Vis Safety Shirt - amzn.to/2yPQJD6
UV Block Safety Glasses - amzn.to/2QjOONw
Cheap 6’ Ladder (free ship) - amzn.to/2SQPKLg
I know this was a long list of flatbed equipment but it’s better to be prepared than to show up at a customer and not have everything needed!
Disclaimer- the links in the description may be affiliate links and it’s possible I may earn a commission if you click on them.
@Mrcoltonclarkson 5 жыл бұрын
New driver about to get into flatbedding. This is the most in-depth list of tools and equipment I've seen. Thanks for the video!
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Colton 👍🏻
@stevenmartin6065 3 жыл бұрын
As a prime inc driver I carry way more 20 10' 5/16 chains 10 snap binders 10 ratchet binders 4 4"x40' straps 30 4" straps 4 4" ratchet straps 6 2" straps 6 2" ratchet straps Normal winch bar Shorty winch bar 30 8" plastic edge protectors 30 metal edge protectors (Just like your good ones) 10 rubber strips 10 4x4s one side bevel 10 cool racks 200 bungees 10 j hooks 2 8' wood tarps with flaps 2 4' metal tarps 1 smoke tarp 10 tarp blankets (Harbor freight specials) Plus some other stuff that I never use
@Elzorro574 2 жыл бұрын
Hey prime a good company? thinking bout starting there
@holygroundhomestead 11 ай бұрын
@@Elzorro574 if you want to go less than 60 mph
@Shilohii65 5 жыл бұрын
On your edge protector poke. Get a 4-5’ long, 3/4” dia., PVC pipe, with a 3/4”, to a “T” that is at least 1”-1 1/2” dia. Cut a slot lengthwise along the T section to accept an edge protector. I added a coupler to the opposite end of the T, which will accept the remainder of the 8’ section of 3/4” pipe I bought, then cut. Two smaller pieces store better and most average sized drivers will only need about a 4’ section, for the T portion.
@youx457 3 жыл бұрын
You Killing it home keep having fun & sharing with the world wish you great health and abundance. 👊🏾
@christopherb.f.shorescarol3178 4 жыл бұрын
Just started flatbeding last week. Very informative video! Great work dude.
@skylardomine4812 Жыл бұрын
Just secured a flatbed to the fleet and man this video is beyond helpful, thank you!
@m67t438 5 жыл бұрын
Stronger by the mile to Driven, I like straight headed young man, keep it up young man👍👍
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Greatly appreciated 👍🏻
@michaelboyle9512 3 жыл бұрын
I keep all of that stuff (not sure on the numbers of each). I have the enclosed headache rack where I keep my 2 lumber tarps and 2 steel tarps. I don't keep snap binders, all ratchet. I use mostly straps though. I just got a bumble bee drill strap winder about 3 hours ago from pet-ro. My edge protector pole is a paint roller telescopic pole with a pvc reducer screwed into a T that are gorilla glued onto the threads (had to make liquid threads to match up). That's about it.
@izzcarrasco 5 жыл бұрын
Yo bro your my inspiration can't get enough of ur channel keep rocking this shsss your info is on point
@Dankish82 5 жыл бұрын
Super informative. I plan on picking up a flat bed trailer in january. After my ups contract runs out. This will help me get a head start on supplies.
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
Very nice! The links in the description are a mix between the cheapest I found without sacrificing quality 👍🏻
@jerryporter1194 4 жыл бұрын
Just subscribed Im a flatbed driver. Love the channel stay safe brother awsome content very helpful when I was new to flatbed I. Learned a lot here still refer here now and then but always watch keep rubber down and shinny side up brother
@kimmorrison9169 2 жыл бұрын
Nice touch having something to patch up your tarps because they will get tears and holes and you don’t need wet cargo claims. Also the old carpet to cover the sharp edges you’ll run into with certain loads with sharp edges
@garykocker5785 5 жыл бұрын
Cool never thought about using fire hose! i also used a piece of pvc tube with rope thru it to fish belly straps and chains,
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
Right on! I use the pole for that as well 👍🏻
@jamphil0395 Жыл бұрын
Remember Lowe’s and Home Depot are a flatbed best friend out on the road for extra equipment.
@dixiemae5042 5 жыл бұрын
Right now I carry four 20’ chains. American 3/8’s. I plan on getting two 25’ and two 12’. For a total of 8. Doesn’t include the chain I have for the 4x4’s and a couple specialized axle chains.
@devilskintarot6151 4 жыл бұрын
Newbie here. No training til november so im watching to see whats involved.
@user-ft6ee7qv5q 9 ай бұрын
You’re a great teacher
@victormmedina1457 3 жыл бұрын
I know this is a old video n I'm not intent u respond quickly but for 15 yrs I been hauling tankers; oil, gas, propane n chemicals. And this 2021 spring I'm going to learn flatbed or step deck work to see if I like. The reason is I'm want to learn something different n be more physical activities. I hope the company I will choose teaching properly. Thanks for the tips about the equipments. Bless bro.
@mbshekay4527 Жыл бұрын
Thanks man for tell us everything that we need it
@powerlord4541 Жыл бұрын
New too flat bed but I can say I like it hauling coils
@leerhill 5 жыл бұрын
Well I hope the working load limits on that trailer supports those 3/8’s chains otherwise they revert to what the trailer says but here goes my list when I flatbeded 12 5/16 chains 8 ratchet binders and 6 snap binders 20 four in straps four four in portables 6 to 8 two inch and rachets ten coil racks steel edge protectors a bundle of small vee boards three four ft tarps and one 8ft tarp two canvas tarps and some rubber padding. Any steel or aluminum, piping, hay totes and occasionally wheeled vehicles. My first dispatcher told me if you carry enough for every type of load you want have any room to haul the loads nice video
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
Yep we’re good 👍🏻 nice setup there!
@DM-tf6mk 5 жыл бұрын
Very informative, thanks for info and links!
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Thank you 😊
@DJBUTTERPHINGERZ 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Great information what I needed.
@johnhamilton2680 5 жыл бұрын
Great stuff man. Thanks for sharing.
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated John
@dixiemae5042 5 жыл бұрын
I haul pineapples outta Jamaica. I have a 16’ cart on a 1956 dodge pickup chassis pulled by two mules.
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
Lol, seriously, so new people to flat can have a nice reference point.
@dixiemae5042 5 жыл бұрын
Driven Trucking not many know about fire hoses.
@Theyrun 5 жыл бұрын
for your edge protectors I use a long handled 4 tine hay fork, works great. your loadout is about what I ran when I was with System Transport maxi division.
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
Great tip 👍🏻 very nice thank you
@stephensteighner3549 3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful thanks!
@MrNetraven 5 жыл бұрын
Hey 👋 man I will hook step deck (drop deck) this Monday. Just whana say “thank you” for your videos)
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! Good luck and congrats! 🎉
@dontkarebear9485 5 жыл бұрын
I carry 4-6' chains with hooks on both ends for strapping equipment. Also carry 4-8' chains with hooks on only one end for the same reason. Additionally not a bad idea to carry 4-40' straps in case you haul a container or have to belly wrap tall product. Lastly, i use old straps cut into 18" lengths as strap protectors. Just my 2 cents. Great video, great vlog. Subscribed & calling Mercer soon 👍
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
That’s great info! Thank you for that!! ABL Always Be Learning 😊
@powerstrokediesel99 4 жыл бұрын
Ive got that same shirt bro 😆. Good video man
@justmyperspective7430 5 жыл бұрын
Could you make a video on tips on turning that spread axel flatbed? I’m catching hell!😳🤦🏽♂️😂 In school we only used an empty dry van. Easy to turn! I’d love in that same video if you’d include backing tips for the spread axel as well. Truck stops are killing me 😂 Thanks 🙏🏾 Your videos are SUPER informative and most importantly, straight to the point!💪🏾
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
👍🏻 I responded on your other message 😊
@shannonpayne9390 5 жыл бұрын
Jamael Nettles swing wide set up your turns in advance watch your convex mirrors
@Shilohii65 5 жыл бұрын
Jamael Nettles Backing a spread......your pivot point will change depending on weight of load and the contour of the ground. Typically your rear axle will be the pivot while backing, whereas the front is during forward motion. Just watch the ground and your aiming point, and adjust accordingly. You’ll get it after a few couple backs. I wouldn’t care to go back the a tandem axle. A traveling axle tandem, maybe, but a standard fixed or adjustable, NOPE!!!
@ahmedaljuboori4748 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot.
@davidschabel7832 5 жыл бұрын
I remember having all that equipment, then I went on rgn lowboy, no tarps, no headache rack, no straps (I kept two ) we had to cut back on weight of equipment as our loads were heavy, never really missed tarping, we would wrap exhaust stacks on machinery with a turpo, pull toy told you that.
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
That sounds really nice lol
@Nightsider-xr5lx 4 жыл бұрын
That's part of the reason I switched companies. Instead of doing generalized freight I'm hauling brand new propane tanks. Less equipment on the needed plus I have the crane to unload. Only loads I have to strap is the back hauls if there is one for me.
@habibrahman8472 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful
@carlosberrios1021 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man
@johnsudlow5088 5 жыл бұрын
GREAT VIDEO!!!!!!
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks John!
@cttrucker2020 5 жыл бұрын
Great video
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy 👍🏻
@stephenwhite159 2 жыл бұрын
Van driver for life
@christopherison3309 5 жыл бұрын
Great video man. That should help a lot of people out
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris! I hope so. The majority of the stuff I posted in the comments is actually the cheapest that you can get without sacrificing quality.
@dixiemae5042 5 жыл бұрын
Get fire hoses at northern tool
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
Dixie Mae WHAAAAAQT?!
@dixiemae5042 5 жыл бұрын
Driven Trucking yes they carry fire hoses. To much crap to go to local fire house and ask.
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
Wow, that’s good to know.
@Me-fj8sb 5 жыл бұрын
To load coil they require long sleeve shirt too, I did it for years, there's a point that you have so many things that you don't have space to put them, crazy
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
The amount of stuff we haul around is crazy!
@mariojaime9910 3 ай бұрын
Ty
@mariaphillips9487 5 жыл бұрын
Very interesting
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
👍🏻
@justmyperspective7430 5 жыл бұрын
Could you make a video about why you like that scale you have under your truck? I see videos about that type of scale but they’re all about tandems. All they do for adjusting the weight is slide their tandems. Most flatbeders have fixed spread axles and even on the Cat scale we weigh these spread axles different.
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
I’ve been having issues with it on this trailer and to be honest, haven’t had it looked at. 😳
@christopherplecker5297 4 жыл бұрын
The biggest consideration before you start spending money on equipment is to know if your trailer has rated anchor points. If they do then are now part of the assembly and subject to FMCSR rules. All of our anchor points are rated for 5,400lbs so there’s really no point in spending $10-20 extra per strap for some super max abrasion 9,000lb rated strap, or 1/2” chains, or anything like that, because the assembly will still have a WLL of 5,400 regardless because the anchor points are rated. Just something to keep in mind. I also carry a few 5/16 chains with me because we do occasionally haul industrial AC units or something with manufactured tie down points that a 3/8 won’t fit through.
@guylarsen4568 2 жыл бұрын
Hey cheif loved the vid got a question for you now I do have a bit of flatbed experience but most of my 28 years on the road has been refer so with that being said I am gearing up to put a 53 foot step deck behind the truck so I'm wondering in your opinion what gear should I have I'm going to use just 4"straps so how many should I have and what footage should they be same as chains going with the 3/8 like you said what variance in footage should I have there I'm not gonna do coil rolls but I m up for some flat steel loads let me know and again thanks much for the video
@nsort3009 5 жыл бұрын
Could I get some close up pictures of your edge protector pole, see how you attached it? It's giving me a bit of trouble.
@Bocvn68 2 жыл бұрын
I miss your content wish you would make more videos.
@TheBigOrangePumpkin 3 ай бұрын
Well I do have a lot . Like you say Overkill. Better then you miss
@micahtalbert1377 2 жыл бұрын
I’m a new flatbed Owner Op, will be hauling construction loads. What equipment I need to get started.
@bowshott007 5 жыл бұрын
Right now I haul nothing but lumber. Don’t need chains yet trying to get on with a maxi company. When I go OO I want to run a B train
@dixiemae5042 5 жыл бұрын
3/8's chains just looks more like you got your crap together. Especially as a hotshot. 👍🏻
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
I know that’s right come’on
@dixiemae5042 5 жыл бұрын
Driven Trucking chuck delete his comment? says he posted but I don't see it. 🤷🏻♂️🙈
@dixiemae5042 5 жыл бұрын
Driven Trucking did ya set'm straight. 😱
@pookers7564 4 жыл бұрын
"heres my winch bar" BAM NEXT THING lmao thought that was funny
@DrivenTrucking 4 жыл бұрын
😁
@jesusfreak3162 2 жыл бұрын
You forgot to explain the smoke tarps to the kiddos, but a Google surch should cover it.... of course trucks don't smoke anymore so we could just call it a dust tarps now to be more environmentally friendly sounding🙃
@justmyperspective7430 5 жыл бұрын
How can I hang my bungees under my trailer like you do without them falling? I really need to know this because I HATE them always getting caught on stuff and each other in my toolbox 🤦🏽♂️ Thanks 🙏🏾
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
I just put about 15 or so together, tie one around the rest like the beginning of tying your shoelaces, and then hang them from beam to beam so they are relatively tight.
@Armannortheast 5 жыл бұрын
Please post Website Where we have to buy
@SvoBrianRobles 3 жыл бұрын
How long should the 4x4’s be?
@leomassaro6304 5 жыл бұрын
Brian ever consider a Little Giant ladder on the truck instead of the fiberglass 6’. Just for fold up and versatility? Not sure if you would benefit from it or not. Just curious ..
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
I’m considering some kind of replacement for it. I actually took the six footer off when I put this new headache rack on. I like the idea of those extendable ones that I owe 80 has but they want a pretty penny for them.
@tricountyhurricane4714 3 жыл бұрын
I noticed in the video you have a certain number of items you carry and in some of the links you have how many you carry. Am I to assume the links w/o the numbered carried is the correct amount need if I click the link?
@motojohnny7175 5 жыл бұрын
Flatbed forever
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
👊🏻
@MikeO-vx7bq 5 жыл бұрын
Most people are not going too know what a smoke tarp is .
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
That’s true, I rarely use mine as I have grass burner exhaust but they have been handy covering 1-4 feet of load I couldn’t wrap with one big 4 footer
@SvoBrianRobles 3 жыл бұрын
Is a headache rack required by law in Oklahoma?
@helmetedwarrior716 4 жыл бұрын
How long are your chains?
@asVirgilseesit 4 ай бұрын
Need to know the mechanic contact information , you said you mentioned in past video? Thank you!
@13zemira 4 жыл бұрын
What up man...keep up the good work....I just started doing flatbed, bought me a 48 step deck with ramps, without tarps lol ...can I make money without tarps ? Can I make money with a 48 step deck? A lot of my friends telling me that I made a mistake, should've went with a straight flatbed...what do you think....?
@DrivenTrucking 4 жыл бұрын
It kind of depends where you are at and who you are running for, a step deck with ramps can make damn good money but it’s a little bit easier for a flatbed to stay loaded year-round. Might want to consider grabbing a cheap box for the winter months
@scottiebenjamin9095 2 жыл бұрын
its money in everything...
@mariewilliams8366 2 жыл бұрын
I'm looking for a carrier for the flatbed loads I have available. Can you help me out with that I've already signed up with the load boards but it's kind of complicated
@Hawksforever99 5 жыл бұрын
You've probably mentioned this elsewhere at some point but - where/how did you get your trailer? Leased from Mercer?
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
Yes sir, they make it simple to get the trailer during orientation
@mathewcolfer5068 3 жыл бұрын
Hauling Glass
@mr.butterworth4216 5 жыл бұрын
When you’re no longer driving a company truck/trailer, I gather it’s largely preference as to the load out and ratio of your equipment. How long do you spend patching tarps? Sounds like a real time suck.
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
It’s not too bad, I usually do it on a 34 while enjoying some exercise or some rays, maybe 2-4 hours but I always take my time. It can probably be done in 1 hour if needed.
@habibrahman8472 Жыл бұрын
Please tell us where we can buy these equipments because truck stops are very expensive
@lusterhawk608 3 жыл бұрын
GREAT FREE STRAP PROTECTOR-YOUR HANDS
@jonathanacton5133 5 жыл бұрын
when you refer to tarps as 4' and 8' does that refer to the side dimension
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
Yes sir it does. Ideally a set (two piece) could cover 53’. Mine don’t but I wish they did
@mattsprayberry0 4 жыл бұрын
Well I don't pull a flatbed I pull a RGN moving military equipment and I use ½ chain with ¾ inch ratchet binders.
@DrivenTrucking 4 жыл бұрын
Big bucks there
@gregoryarthur2319 5 жыл бұрын
What up trucker .I enjoy watching ur videos thank u for that .. I have a question bout Mercer.. I'm looking for a change and was wondering if u get home on weekends with them .
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
That’s really dependent upon where you live, I live in the Houston area and it’s definitely not possible for me. At least with the kind of money I want to make. I had surgery earlier in the year and I actually ran local for two weeks and I was making right at $4000 gross. For me that’s not enough so so I had to go back over the road. But like I said, it’s super dependent upon where you live. I have a buddy in Ohio and he could easily get home every weekend.
@gregoryarthur2319 5 жыл бұрын
@@DrivenTrucking I live in Tyler TX. I really wanna work somewhere were I can be home weekends .i fill like I'm missing my kids growing up
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
I completely understand exactly what you mean. I feel the same way. Your area wouldn’t be hard to get to and you could pretty easily run regional. As far as what kind of money you could make I’m really not sure. Mercer money is equivalent to Landstar money for sure. Since they’re mainly focused on flat, they have really good lanes and rates. Who do you work for now?
@gregoryarthur2319 5 жыл бұрын
@@DrivenTrucking I've been leased on to a small 2 truck company in Tyler for the past 10 years called cutting edge .the best week I've ever had was 3800.00 b4 experiences. I'm on my second truck .I got my first truck and leased it on to cutting edge and I've never been anywhere else .I'm not dumb I no I can make way more somewhere else I'm just scared cuz this is all I've ever known and the owners no that and I think they use me alot because of it .. for example they take these crazy expensive vacations and then they don't pay me or delay my pay or hold back my pay almost feel like I'm financing there vacations sometimes and I have to pay .035% factoring on all the loads and then they still hold my money .I feel like if I'm paying for the factoring I should be paid a little faster . I'm still waiting to get paid for a load I hauled October 25th . They have put me in a situation were if something big was to break on my truck I'd be out of business
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
Gregory Arthur dang bud, I’m sorry to hear that. That’s definitely a situation I’d get out of ASAP if possible. If you’re going to be running otr, you should at least make it worth your while with a reputable company that treats their drivers well. Learning Mercer’s system was super simple and they have tools to make things easy as well as awesome discounts on things like fuel, tires, etc. Also, we get paid 24-48 hours after scanning in the bills which is done through the phone. I’d highly recommend you take that leap of faith and come on over. Give Raffique a call and at least just talk and see what he has to say. You can mention my name or not, I don’t care about the referral money, I’d rather hear your successful transition story. Landstar is a great option as well if you’d rather pull a box.
@timphillips1570 5 жыл бұрын
👍
@jonnyjon1126 3 жыл бұрын
I know this is an older video. However I really would like to at some point be able to get in contact with you pick your brain a little about drugs drive-in versus flatbed. Not just on a video but actually in conversation. I am driving now but considering switching. But just would love to hear someone else of you and talk to them about it see what’s best for me.
@dylanjegstrup7537 5 жыл бұрын
Did you get the headache rack from Mercer? How much did it cost and how much did the enclosed one run?
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
I did, I have a new one on there now though, both from Mercer. I think that one was 900 and the one I have now was 2100, honestly I forget. The recruiters can give you exact pricing on them. The pricing is decent, you can find better “deals” but if paying full price they are good prices.
@Akus75038 2 жыл бұрын
what do you do if the tarp is too heavy to pick up and move from the ground on to the trailer? It's just too heavy to tear it off the ground....
@scottiebenjamin9095 2 жыл бұрын
hopefully you can get some assistance from the forklift driver
@orlingarias 5 жыл бұрын
Do you use wood v-boards ? Some shipper ask for them up to 8 feet long.
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
I don’t because I just really don’t have the room for them. Had I stayed Flatbed I probably would invest in them but with Mercer, I didn’t run across a ton of those loads and when I did, the shipper supplied them.
@BIGBilly 5 жыл бұрын
👍😎👍
@wespipes420 4 жыл бұрын
I know this is an older video so you probably wont see it. But how long are your 4x4's. I saw somewhere I neeed 8' but all I can find are 6'
@DrivenTrucking 4 жыл бұрын
The ones I currently carry I actually shaved down to about 7 feet, I bought them at Lowe’s and beveled an edge and cut them down myself
@thetoxicinspector 5 жыл бұрын
I will not use Snaps, only ratchets. I like my teeth to much. But I’ve met other drivers that only use snaps.
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
I understand, I use extreme caution when using mine
@justmyperspective7430 5 жыл бұрын
If you have one, could you provide a link to find affordable, reliable (I know these relative terms) flatbed trailers. I’m struggling bad to find one for what I consider to be a good deal that’s DOT inspected and has a coil package near Mobile, Alabama. I don’t want to drive a thousand miles just to inspect a trailer 🤷🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
I wish I had a great spot to buy trailers for you but I unfortunately do not as I purchased my trailer straight through Mercer. And in the current economy we are in for trucks and trailers, it is certainly a sellers market so the prices of trailers and trucks are very high right now. The best advice I could give is to scour www.truckpaper.com Other than that, I apologize but I just don’t have any solid place to buy them. I have heard finding a used flatbed for a reasonable price can be a daunting task. A gentleman I know had difficulty finding any one year ago and it seems to be the same in the current market.
@justmyperspective7430 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for responding! Us rookies would love a video on tips for turning and backing the spread axel flatbed. ESPECIALLY for truck stops 😳🤦🏽♂️😂
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
Jamael Nettles I’ll see what I can do, if you catch me on a live feed I’ll be happy to respond to this 😊
@carlosberrios1021 3 жыл бұрын
What size binder do you use?
@DrivenTrucking 3 жыл бұрын
I prefer 3/8 since I can’t do heavy haul so 15/16-3/8
@kroot9966 5 жыл бұрын
👍👍😎
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
👊🏻
@asafegous 5 жыл бұрын
You need a push broom
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
Yea, those aren’t bad to have 👍🏻
@MakeCentsTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
😎😎😎
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
👍🏻👊🏻
@marcoupolo6144 4 жыл бұрын
Are there any good securement books to help new flatbedders?
@DrivenTrucking 4 жыл бұрын
They do make a securement book, I’ll have to dig and find mine
@marcoupolo6144 4 жыл бұрын
Driven Trucking thank you. I’m new to flatbed and there are so many different loads. I don’t want to miss something
@DrivenTrucking 4 жыл бұрын
SkateBoardTrucker The good thing about open deck is almost all of the other drivers are willing to help you so if you are ever in doubt you can always ask, you can always ask the shipper as well
@marcoupolo6144 4 жыл бұрын
Driven Trucking thank you
@patrickclinesmith4897 5 жыл бұрын
How much do your lumber traps weigh
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
They are all 18oz but I’m not crazy about the quality to be perfectly honest.
@Nightsider-xr5lx 4 жыл бұрын
Company I was with before had 120# lumber (8 foot drops) with the flap. 2 tarps would cover a 53' load with about a foot of overlap.
@paceta80 4 жыл бұрын
Where do you keep your tire chains?
@DrivenTrucking 4 жыл бұрын
There’s a hanger on the passenger side of my truck
@paceta80 4 жыл бұрын
@@DrivenTrucking would there be space in the side box for the chains? I'm planning on getting a W900 or T660 and my apu will be mounted on the passenger's side. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
@fuzznutz7182 3 жыл бұрын
Are you an owner operator. If not does the company provide all of you equipment.
@makincash3337 3 жыл бұрын
Yes he is
@rt_louisiana3189 5 жыл бұрын
Pipe stakes
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
True, Mercer doesn’t have a lot of pipe accounts but we do have a couple that do require pipe stakes. That’s probably something I should add to the list, thank you.
@nickelsamuel9641 5 жыл бұрын
Quick estimate how much will all this equipment cost
@Nightsider-xr5lx 4 жыл бұрын
You could easily blow at least $2,000 just in securement equipment depending on what you get and where. It's the tarps, chains and binders that are expensive. Straps can be expensive just because you need 20+ of those.
@nickelsamuel9641 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro
@dixiemae5042 5 жыл бұрын
You didn’t answer the question about whether goats milk or cows milk.
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
Neither preferably lol
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
Chuck I was thinking almond..... 😂
@dixiemae5042 5 жыл бұрын
Driven Trucking yeah you're "touched" ... bless your heart 🙄
@craigj.651 3 жыл бұрын
Do u still agree with this list?
@billbelk7250 11 ай бұрын
Don’t throw the hook
@Hazmatt3446 3 жыл бұрын
Dude, where is the best place to buy said equipment?
@DrivenTrucking 3 жыл бұрын
I this is my favorite place with good prices www.myteeproducts.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwna2FBhDPARIsACAEc_XIBwnBjyjAPK0jhIIZD80ObITQkWFK7c4qmy5l67PvISvxRsDB0HYaAvpfEALw_wcB
@Hazmatt3446 3 жыл бұрын
@@DrivenTrucking thank you!
@DrivenTrucking 3 жыл бұрын
@@Hazmatt3446 No problem, I don’t have a deal worked out with them or anything, just a good honest recommendation
@Hazmatt3446 3 жыл бұрын
@@DrivenTrucking that’s all I want. Good equipment for honest prices. I am an owner operator currently pulling a reefer. It will take some time but I plan on switching over to open deck. I live in the Fort Wayne area so open deck freight is good in my area, plus Chicago is close by…
@skid3339 Жыл бұрын
200 bungees lol
@chrislaprocido1302 5 жыл бұрын
I carry a Mexican, so he can do all this for me💪 work smart not hard
@dixiemae5042 5 жыл бұрын
First
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
👍🏻
@dixiemae5042 5 жыл бұрын
I was on 🚽🙈
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
Dixie Mae 🙄
@shannonpayne9390 5 жыл бұрын
If you haul ass carry toilet paper
@DrivenTrucking 5 жыл бұрын
Lol
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