Is Flatbed Better Than Dry Van: 1st month comparison

[@Joshualibbyy]

Did flatbed for 2 years its a lot of dang work. A lot of work u dont get paid for. But all hats of to yall im doing reefer now and loving it

[@jerseycowboy1]

Less waiting, less sitting in line, most loads delivery during the week and at daytime, not much unloading or loading on weekends, or nights... Plus your getting a work out? Whats not to like? Rgn is even easier!

[@YusefAlim33]

Rgn all day 👌

[@TravelingLee]

Good luck. I had a W900L Studio with a 53' low pro aluminim step deck with ramps that I had leased on with Landstar when I decided to retire. Was an SD4. when I retired and sold my truck and trailer. Now a full time RV'er pulling a 45' toy hauler with a class 6 Frieghtliner Sportchasis. Wandering the country at my own pace. There are some great agents with open platform frieght out there. Once you learn what you are doing, get a step deck, so much more versatile.

[@truckingresources4240]

The only reason that I have a flat right now is because my friend Mark gave me an awesome opportunity. Like I said, my overall goal is 3 axle RGN. It is so awesome that you actually are living out the dream. Thank you so much for all of your years of service. By the way...What's in the toy hauler?

[@jerseycowboy1]

@truckingresources4240 From my experience and taking to our dispatch team about 3 axel vs. 2 axel... they say it's not worth getting a 3 axel because the fright rate is close to the same price, and 3 axel is less versatile. I pull 2 axel and make great money and hardly go over 35,000 lbs... no need to complicate things. I haul oversized, military, small stuff to large. Once you go into another axel, your expenses go up, and opprutunity may go down if you are less versatile.

[@russellbaer2442]

Only 1/2 the miles and made more !!! Like everyone is saying once you get the hang of it I’d say you’re going to be killing it!! Best of luck Big Dawg

[@truckingresources4240]

Thank you so much. I just came out of such a horrible year that I am ecstatic for what the future holds.

[@russellbaer2442]

@@truckingresources4240I completely understand, 30 plus years in construction spinning my wheels. Now I am getting my class a cdl, 2 weeks of class left really enjoying it and doing well. I might start with flatbed but really want to do fuel hauling so I can be home daily!!! Maybe I will see you on the road someday soon

[@davids4754]

Hey just subscribed, Loyal follower of Brett from Patriot Specialized, Im a retired UPS Teamster, be safe out there

[@truckingresources4240]

Welcome to the channel. I am also a loyal follower of Brett. We have become pretty good friends after I started in flatbed and was looking for securement videos. Look at some of my videos. Retired drivers love this channel because my actual niche is talking about old trucking companies!! Actually it started because I was so pissed off about the Yellow situation.

[@billtodd6509]

Happy to see that your doing well with the change. My whole career in trucking was just with flatbeds, step decks, and low boys, and always did great, but like you are finding out, you earn everything yo make. I see you got introduced to Ritchie Bros. Get hooked up with the right Agent that works with them and they can keep you busy hauling that auction stuff, And NO TARPS. Have fun, Bill

[@truckingresources4240]

I delivered my first Ritchie Brothers load today and LOVED IT!! The whole process was incredible. Didn't even back into a ramp..they took the Lifts off with a loader. Thank you as always for your support Bill

[@DRIVERZLOUNGE]

Welcome to the DARKSIDE😂

[@billtodd6509]

Back, right before I retired, Jones had a haul of skidded coils(upright on skids) out of Burns Harbor, In to Lancaster that payed 3.00 a mile(but it had to be on a regular flatbed, no steps) and most of the time there were loads right out of Lancaster when they got there. You might have one of your local agents ask around for you. Bill@@truckingresources4240

[@stevenielson497]

I did it all in my 38 years trucking and flatbed was the best in my opinion

[@FriedShrimpPoBoy]

That’s pretty encouraging. After 24 years pulling tanker, sometimes I think about doing something different. Maybe flatbed.

[@truckingresources4240]

Sometimes you just need a change!!

[@jamesbeam7744]

Glad to hear things are going well

[@seanspeed1]

Hello from Florida Patriots specialized refer you I like your Channel your honest honest and straightforward thank you God bless be safe

[@truckingresources4240]

I appreciate that

[@petefoster9382]

First time on your channel. Patriot Specialized was telling about you. Wish you the best of luck in your trucking endeavors. I am retired living in east TN.

[@truckingresources4240]

Thanks for coming over to my channel. Patriot has become one of my favorite channels to watch.

[@DaleJohnson-g6l]

I drove for 15 years and I started out pulling van and I didn't like it so I started pulling flat bed and I loved it

[@scottycollins1829]

Having Ur own trailer DEFINITELY helps instead of pullin Landstars Trl

[@thomasculligan4348]

Well, I’m glad it’s working out for you. I’ve never done flatbed I’m a tanker driver you have to figure out what works best for you!

[@truckingresources4240]

I actually do not know anything about the tanker business but I do know that it's another niche side of trucking. I'm glad it works for you! As a trucker I have to say it...."enjoy yankin your tank." 🤣

[@scottycollins1829]

Do whats BEST 4 U!!!! Naysayers going 2 Hate no matter what type of TRUCKIN U do!!!!!!!

[@LittleTruckerBear]

glad it’s working out ✌️

[@richardeckert6130]

So happy it's working out for you, hauled cars for 35 yrs when times were good even that business has went to hell glad I'm retired, but it seemed when every I got loaded after I figured out how every thing should go on my truck I thought had realy accomplished something, I think your going to have the same feeling, specially when you get into heavy haul. Stay say 🎉❤

[@truckingresources4240]

Thank you for Your support as always. The channel is growing because of the original guys like you and I won't forget it. You are an OG on this channel (If you need to know what that means I will tell you lol).

[@richardeckert6130]

@truckingresources4240 lol I only thing I can think of is O God

[@kelvintorrence5994]

im a flatbedder, i ve been ast it over 12 years, my company chadderton trucking was sold to pii of mausry ohio las tyear, chadderton was small and the best company i ever been with, pii no commment

[@WilliamMeans-u5v]

Well done! Like I said, do what works for you. Mark

[@stashoski2675]

Good new. Coming down to what work for you For me comes down too time put in work involved, securing below down and where in tear on the equipment and where in tear on me ( the weather) This experience chain and a load down when it’s 90+ degrees out ain’t easy and don’t forget got The main thing second-guessing yourself sometimes did I secure it right that’s for me

[@3069mark]

Hey Rob! Is that $1.81 per mile after ALL your expenses, eg: truck & trailer payments, insurances, maintenance, and repairs? Or is just after fuel alone?

[@Hydrostream1972]

Good stuff. 👍 no longer a door swinger. 😊 guy ask me one time. You like pulling tanker. said yes. He said really. He couldn't believe it. Tanker yanker 4 life. I pulled vans. Here and there. . But my experience with vans. to much down time at docks. Do one on wayne transports. 😊 4 info video. 😊

[@DZ-dj6qs]

You have some good videos. Old Washington.. are you old enough to remember the old Shenandoah truck stop that was there? I’m down the road in St Clairsville

[@BuckeyeFan-ty4vr]

Yeah I rember the Shenandoah. And Gulivers south of Canton.

[@truckingresources4240]

Here's a funny story. The Shenandoah is the first place that I ever met my dad on the road for dinner. It was pretty awesome. I had a great meal there and it closed down soon after.

[@johnnysperling8402]

Glad it seems to be working ⚒ out for you in flatbed. Does Ranger have a chemical tanker division? Stay safe!

[@truckingresources4240]

I do not know, I've never heard of one, I should look into it!

[@johnnysperling8402]

I was just wondering as I worked for Chemical Leaman for 14 years and the o/o would tell how they were doing. I was a maintenance manager with CLTL.

[@53step]

You ever eat the catfish at the truck stop your at it's the best I get a few pieces dang near every time I get near the place if I got time

[@truckingresources4240]

I don't love catfish so I haven't got it here but I have heard over the years from friends that it is amazing??

[@kimmolnar8841]

Fantastic

[@frankhannon8001]

Hello rob, I saw dangerous placards 🎉what’s on the load, corrosive and flammable

[@truckingresources4240]

Yes, Both were limited quantities but it had to be placarded because they were mixed. These were obviously roofing supplies but the glue is flammable liquid and corrosive. Quite frankly I'd like every load from this shipper to be placarded, they pay an extra $200 for it lol

[@frankhannon8001]

I know yellow freight would get more for hazmat. My A license is still good but I am going to the motor vehicle before may so I don’t have to get a dot physical and still keep my CDL.. I can only drive in New York only .. I don’t ever see me driving a truck anymore!!! 34 years was enough. In November looking forward to social security 62 good luck 🍀 rob

[@jeremyreedtrucking.7053]

I was wondering, how often when you was pulling van was you able to make it back to the house?

[@truckingresources4240]

I'm with Landstar and that means that we pick our own loads so I could get home whenever I wanted. It may be different with other carriers.

[@joebarnaskas]

good luck....got your site from patrio t .....retired driver and i still can t spel

[@truckingresources4240]

Welcome to the site. I appreciate you checking it out. Brett has been amazing to me. I can tell you that retired drivers love my videos. I spend a lot of time doing videos about trucking companies from the past. Please always feel free to comment, I read everything and grew up in the trucking industry.

[@jasonscholbrock8939]

Why after 6 years I stop doing flatbed not worth my time it sucks all the trapping not getting pay for it why I when back to a van

[@fighter4christ7]

It does pay better. The freight is plain just worth more. To those who pay for it anyway. A lot of construction companies and they want it there!

[@scottycollins1829]

All forms of TRUCKIN has sum GR8 PAY when U have the RITE CONNECTIONS!!!!!💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰

[@DaleJohnson-g6l]

Hello from Ohio I'm new to your channel Brett from Patriot Specialized said check out your channel so I am.

[@truckingresources4240]

Hello from Pennsylvania and welcome to the channel.

[@PatriotSpecialized]

So glad to hear the excitment in your voice my friend! Heres the thing, you are 1 month in. Your going to get faster, learn more, make more connections with agents, learn the lanes...once all those start happening that money will continue to go up. Like you said in one of your videos, control what you can control and im glad to see you grabbed that bull by the horns and are making it work for you. When you get to the OD stuff and learn the lanes and agents there you could easily add 25% or more to those bottom line nunbers. Get on the fast track to RGN my friend. I love your numbers but RGN can make in a week what you just quoted for your month. I did it this week. Come on brother...come get it. Excited to help you along your journey and be part of it with you!!!

[@carlroop2674]

Flatbread can be profitable but not with landstar

[@frankhannon8001]

Rob, I think 🤔 you should do something else 😮 you seam like a bright guy and you are getting older. I am so happy being retired 🎉 trucking is a tough business 😊

[@terryfinch1992]

LOL Frank, he's not allowed to retire yet, don't put that in his head! 😂

[@polockdan1]

👍✌

[@davidallen3873]

You need to find a niche something that nobody wants to do something more of a pain in the ass to everybody else that's where your money and trucking lies I know it for a fact because I did it my whole trucking career

[@Leo5c2010]

No , they don’t really pay for flatbed.

[@screamingeagle4525]

You might even lose some weight and you feel better at the end of the day

[@truckingresources4240]

Absolutely. I wasn't looking for them but I have already seen some crazy results. I love the workout a lot.

[@DRIVERZLOUNGE]

Welcome to the DARKSIDE LOL😊

[@truckingresources4240]

Thank You Driver!!

[@scottycollins1829]

Gr8 FOOTAGE & SUPER SUCCESSFUL TRUCKIN!!!!!🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🎥📹📽💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰🏆🇺🇸🫱🏻‍🫲🏾👍🏾