The TRUTH about Flatbed Trucking

[@DrivenTrucking]

Here’s something else to consider if you’re wanting to be a flatbedder 👍🏻 kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3TIlauVdtmkn8U

[@TheMadMax1000]

Bro just get some coveralls and gloves🤠.. and strip it off when you hop back in the cab.. Dirt minimized

[@Charlie-zj3hw]

Get a finger scrub brush and some Go-jo..

[@danboyer3973]

Shows up as a private video. Cannot access it. What gives?

[@Truckngirl]

1. Coveralls. 2. A variety of gloves (including latex or nitrate) 3. Invalid bath wipes (found in the Depends section). When I pulled flat, I ate all I wanted. When I went back to the box, I gained 20# in three months!

[@kingslender1874]

I like the idea of it but just worried my body won't be able to take it. Have some shoulder trouble recently.

[@JohnnyCadillac1994]

When it comes to trucking I've done reefer van flatbed and tank Aint nothing like flatbed I absolutely love it

[@LanielDarson339]

I hauled cattle over the road for my entire first 3.5 years of my career. It's all I knew. Cattle is commonly considered the toughest job in trucking. 5000 miles between Monday and Friday was a regular thing. Now I'm 2 months into flatbed. I thought it would be a breeze coming from doing long haul cattle. Well.... I was wrong. Lol. Its alot of work and others always something else to learn. I'm truly enjoying the challenge and the constant learning. Awesome videos! Keep it up! I could make a whole list of things I've learned that have helped me with this whole flatbed adventure. Thanks!

[@DrivenTrucking]

That’s great to hear Joey, I hope you enjoy the open deck world and have a safe career 👍🏻 I appreciate you watching. By the way, I think it would’ve been really cool to be a modern-day cowboy a.k.a. cattle hauler

[@banzaii6285]

You can always switch back to reefers and stay clean as you sit at the dock for 4 to 6 hrs waiting to load Then unload at your 2am appt, most of those places have real pleasant attitudes too, they're always happy to see you : )

[@DrivenTrucking]

😂😂😂 I’m good. I just have to keep my cdo in check.

[@robertr8687]

Waiting sucks worst part of the job. Drives me crazy sitting there and then the attitudes of the workers getting paid hourly.

[@markbush3937]

That is why I like flatbed most hours worked are daylight I like to sleep when it’s dark

[@Olesnapper]

Awesome video. I ran flatbed years ago and am currently coming back to flatbed in a couple weeks. On issue number 1 I used to carry coveralls. I’d change into them when I loaded or unloaded. That’s the only thing I remember. I miss the flatbed hours of make the same money and drive less. And yes sleeping better was great. As a fry box driver my mind is tired but my body is not so I don’t sleep well at all. Flatbed drivers are healthier for the most part

[@DM-tf6mk]

Great video! So I had my first flatbed load yesterday and delivered this am in Canton Ohio. I parked at the pilot at the 101 on 77 last night. I scaled and had a question so I asked the driver parked next to me also pulling a flatbed. Not only did he answer my question but past on years of knowledge. What a great guy and low and behold a Mercer O/O.

[@DrivenTrucking]

NICE! That makes me happy to hear! 👍🏻👊🏻

[@stephenbartlett1167]

To help stay clean, I bought a gallon water jug from Walmart and also keep a container of gojo. I keep the water jug filled from my ice chest. Works great

[@Construction_Co]

Spot on. I am a new truck driver ( had my CDL for 4 weeks now) and my first job is driving a spread axle flatbed. They don’t teach you these things in truck driving school.

[@oinnsheathen5684]

Trucking school is just training to get cdl

[@steelhaulingdc3604]

I haul steel coils on a conastoga flatbed. 53 foot lift tri axle,Heavy hauling. Started 4 years ago at this company , still love it. 👍🏻🇺🇸💪🏻

[@michaelhughes1960]

As a flatbedder I was able to eat fast food for every meal and was still losing weight and gaining muscle! The work was intense, but I'm so glad I did it my first year of trucking!

[@rogersw9]

50 yrs trucking with the last 20yrs flatbed. you are right

[@survivetothrive21]

Gotta say, you’re very helpful to me. Lol. I’m an owner op making the switch from dry van to step deck. Already reserved a deck. I haven’t messed with a flat bed since I was trained 11 years ago. Lol. So your load securement vids are awesome for me. Great work man.

[@DrivenTrucking]

Very cool, thank you so much 😊

[@sunnydee720]

Brother man. Ive always drove different types of drill rigs and some equipment hauling, to use the equipment. Aside from being a fleet mechanic for years. I'm awaiting a flatbed company to wrap up their loose ends of me having "no experience". I have valued your information and insight. Truly.

[@anthonytrevino341]

1. Coveralls 2. Fingernail brush or latex gloves under leather. I haven’t tried that one yet. Sounds uncomfortable though. May work though. 7. Refers and freight trains? No problem. 8. Gloves. Costco 3 pack of leather $20. When wet, not so good. You know. Thanks brother. Quick side note. Re positioning the 660’s gauges is a good one to do. Not sure your visibility with that steering wheel , but the fuel, def, oil, oil temp, and oil pressure would be better located in the far right positions. It’s on my list

[@DrivenTrucking]

Thanks for the tips 👍🏻 The steering wheel is definitely wider but it is also thinner than the other so there’s not too much I can really do about it 😂

[@kenfcarzn]

I guess guess coming from fuel as my 1st job in trucking to now flatbed staying clean is easy! #1 Wash your hands as much as you can. Every time you stop get into the habit. #2 Use 2 sets of gloves 🧤 1 for strapping down and the other for simple tasks #3 Change gloves or wash them few weeks that’s how your nails get dirty because the inside of your gloves are dirty #4 When strapping down wear a safety vest zipped #5 Carry a shine brush for your boots #6 Avoid rubbing up against objects, takings your time is the key I do these things and stay clean all day long and I deliver various cement products 2-4 times a day (full loads)

[@DrivenTrucking]

Yeah those yards are dusty for sure

[@C.Earl77]

The struggles are REAL!!! Great video my man! Keep the rubber on the road!!

[@DrivenTrucking]

Lol! Thanks bud, they sure are. Be safe 👊🏻

[@Lancelotolink]

So very true, you make good videos. Don't waist my time with long bloopers. Maybe 10 or 15 seconds would be ok. I'm your flatbed brother.

[@DrivenTrucking]

Cool thanks 👍🏻👊🏻 this blooper reel was definitely too long

[@asafegous]

You need a few pairs of wells Lamont. Also you can't afford to leave supply at home as flatbed driver.

[@DrivenTrucking]

I’ll check it out 👍🏻

[@mountainfinn662]

Buy those thin lightweight coveralls , Gloves I always had heavy green rubber gloves for fueling and wet weather. low miles less fuel, sleeping at night yes, working hard keeps you In shape.

[@DrivenTrucking]

I know that’s right Vance

[@trucker4trumpamerica172]

I like flatbed.. Yes u are right 100%% ..alwy dirty. Thanks you Sir

[@DrivenTrucking]

Thanks! It’s fun

[@trucker4trumpamerica172]

@@DrivenTrucking i know, i want back drive flatbed.

[@DrivenTrucking]

👍🏻😊

[@carychurchill733]

I always feel like Charlie Browns friend "Pig Pen". Wife always directs me straight to laundry room then shower. It can be scary sight if you saw me streak from the laundry room to the shower. Just warning everyone.

[@silinusvers]

coveralls, they're useful not only when dealing with the f''king tarps and chains, but also in winter months, and in summer months coveralls make it easy to wear shorts. Tip- buy the kinda bag you use for laundry for camping, and you keep your coveralls and gloves and sweaty work hat in your cargo compartment, or your box with your tarps. gloves - i dont get how your nails looked so dirty from flatbedding, i work in the oil field hauling crude right now which is way dirtier than flatbed ever was and my nails are fine, (i feel so fruity for writting that lol) and there is more physical labor but there is so much less BS, vans and refers have have appointments that are crazy, you might have a 10am one day and a 10pm the next, you have to wait in lines etc etc, i've waited in lines as a flatbetter, like getting coils or lumber, but usually its not so long as vans or refers or tanks and I never heard of a flatbedder getting rejected because the trailer wasnt washed out,

[@PinkBabyDoll]

We have the same semi colon tattooed on our wrist. That’s awesome 😎 Thanks for the entertaining video.

[@pedrogalvez2169]

Lol . I like your videos a lot im a flatbeder also, but a like the last part of the video lol, god bless all truckers out there

[@paulc9395]

Moose hide or elk skin gloves will last much longer. Pricey but I find they last as long as about 10 cheaper pairs. Duluth trading also makes a great long lasting glove with Kevlar in it. Keep a bar of hard hand soap in the truck. Scrape your nails across it , and pack it under you nails. It keeps dirt from getting it your nails and makes washing it out easier .ive done this with Bag Balm too. It stays in better

[@martymc92]

Solutions to your 3 first problems from a long time flatbed driver. 1 buy yourself a jumpsuit for loading and unloading. That will keep your cloths clean. Or buy a black jeans and a long sleeve shirt. And wear them only at loading and unloading. 2 wear gloves all times you are out of the truck. That will keep your finger clean. Also buy good quality gloves like Milwaukee demolition they are expensive but they last. 3rd if you do my tip 1 and 2 number 3 will help you have your cloth cleaner.

[@dixiemae5042]

🙋🏻‍♂️ yes ... win the lottery. those 8 problems solved. You'll just have 8 others 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@DrivenTrucking]

Well, there’s a solution alright

[@christopherplecker5297]

I go through a pair of mechanics gloves every week. I've tried leather gloves but they slow me down. Like a glove that fits my hands nice and snug.

[@stanlyberthil5106]

Lol 😂 I love the sense of humor bro, I’m at prime now on reefer I’m a person trainer, I love to workout and stay In shape I think flat bed fit my character, I will change to flatbed.

[@CousinDanny69]

no better feeling as a flatbedder than that short period of time between buying fresh gloves and when they're ripped apart and completely saturated with dust 2 weeks later

[@TheGreatWesterner915]

As a flatbedder that was the best video I’ve seen in a long time. I truly and really laughed my ass off!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rt_louisiana3189]

I wear coveralls but that one time in Laredo made me rethink coveralls. Heat but was dirty less

[@DrivenTrucking]

I tried as well, I have a pair of very thin ones and all I did was sweat bullets 😅

[@Howard1939]

Welcome to the realities of Flat Bed. Why not get dark colored shirts to avoid the dirty look, Trucher Josh in Canada hauls everything from lumber & building supplies to agricultural equipment & most of the time keeps pretty clean, given Canada's winters, he wears Yellow or Orange safety vests when out of the truck, it takes the wear & tear good.. BTW: John of JBG Travels sent me :-)

[@DrivenTrucking]

Thank you so much for coming over, I hope you enjoy 😊 I very much eenjoy Josh’s vlogs when I get the opportunity. Thank you for the advice 👍🏻

[@charles2359]

Lol you hit it on the nail .. great video and very true. Be safe and have a blessed day

[@DrivenTrucking]

Lol thanks Charles. You too 😊

[@grilledmortal4096]

My first flat bed load was with a 1983 double bunk cab over. Fire hydrants stacked to the moon.. Many drops. A few water molecules too. Dogs were chasing me all day! Even Tampers great Grampa!

[@DrivenTrucking]

Lol, that’s fantastic! I love it 😊

[@grilledmortal4096]

Wish i was still driving that KW. SURE was pretty. Must get get the vids off VHS. Fun fast times. Like your channel.

[@DrivenTrucking]

Grilled Mortal I bet! I appreciate the kind words

[@daltonbrown785]

Hahah 😂 “ I got to be running! I got to be running 🏃‍♂️ !!” I know for certain I understand that part

[@gooberuso]

Get couple of long sleeves coveralls or short sleeved to keep your clothes clean and somthing to cover your seat if you have to move during your Secure ment process. I'm not a flatbeder so I don't know. I injoy your videos.

[@DrivenTrucking]

Thanks Brian!

[@GreyOatmeal]

God, I'm not even a driver but holy hell, relatable! I work full time as a loader/unloader of flatdecks and the nails, the clothes, the GLOVES. If you know! You know!

[@jakerivera4913]

I like being a daytime driver. That’s why I became a flatbed driver 😀😀😀

[@Lone_Wolf_91]

I cant stop watching Your videos xD Funny but not stupid funny, informative, way of describing things is great!

[@9Fingers88]

Man I wish flatbed was still on top. Dry van is making more these days

[@melissawey2104]

Do you get paid by mile or percentage of the load? What is a good starter company for a new CDL holder? Your presentation and content is by far the most articulate than most 99% of the garbage about trucking on YT. Keep up the good work

[@oinnsheathen5684]

Find one yet?

[@trucker1015]

You can use coveralls or a smock to help keep your clothes clean.

[@bookreaderlabarr]

I wear tow trucking uniforms, they have reflective strips. And they are dirty,grease residents.

[@DrivenTrucking]

Nice 👍🏻

[@markgiles5426]

All cotton long sleeve shirt like wrangler shirt to keep t-shirt clean. No answer for sweating in Texas

[@stakklecash6043]

Thanks for the heads up dude.

[@SvoBrianRobles]

This is more for rookie flatbed guys, I’m 28 and I already had 3 years worth of flatbed trucking in the oilfield hauling tanks, knockouts, heaters, oversized loads, lids that shouldn’t be loaded on trailers. It’s all scary here from the house

[@workingman1432]

Facts..... I need Kevlar gloves maybe they won't rip up so much.....

[@DrivenTrucking]

Lol, that would be a good find 👍🏻

[@AmritSinghAuja]

I had the same problem with Shunting. I do 720 trailers a month at whirlpool canada milton ontario. You need to buy mechanic suit. Light for summer and heavy for winter. Then you can save money and time on laundry brother.

[@jasoncollins2668]

I love the Blooper Reel segment and the rest of the video is kinda cool too…. LOL I also checked out Peter McKinnon channel. I want to maybe take up photography. I’m getting my CDL April 5th and I want to go Flatbed. Keep up the great work!

[@DrivenTrucking]

Very cool! I love his channel, such a great vlogger and educator. Good luck with your CDL and your journey!!!

[@Tap1106-b6q]

I miss running flatbed but health issues are the main reason I don’t anymore

[@DrivenTrucking]

I’m sorry to hear that, hopefully a video or two can take you back a bit 😊 thanks for watching!

[@Tap1106-b6q]

Oh yeah I miss it a lot ran flatbed from 2001 until 2011 so yeah it was worth every mile

[@DrivenTrucking]

That’s great 👍🏻👊🏻

[@leomassaro6304]

Good video Brian. I only bought 2 pair of gloves to start flat bedding in 2weeks. Looks like I need to go get a dozen more lol

[@DrivenTrucking]

Bahaha, quite possibly 😂

[@scottchurchill8847]

Ok bloopers, was laughing at the beginning, then that song by weird Al got stuck in my head " He looks at me and I look at him and he looks at me and I look at him". Then I just started feeling sorry for you.

[@DrivenTrucking]

Bahahahahah 😂😂😂🤣

[@eriksanchez8614]

Was stuck on a nuclear submarine for months at a time. Ill take my chances primo

[@MoMoneyMoProbz]

Lol I'm a new cdl holder and subscriber and I already love your channel dude. Gotta have personality to make it on KZbin, and you def have it

[@DrivenTrucking]

Thank you so much Mo Mo 👍🏻

[@sethhilt2056]

Good set of cover all and mechanics gloves are a great way to keep clean

[@paullecouteur4427]

LMAO Always dirty! Baby wet wipes I have found really help while am driving (and they freshen your face when getting a little tired), but I've been making it a habit to wash my hands and forearms at the shipper or receiver before finally leaving. I have my comfortable clean driving clothes and dirty work clothes, and keep a laundry bag for once resetting at home. I keep a pair of gloves for fueling and yeah multiple pairs for work (including cold weather). Don't take long that clean hands in dirty gloves become dirty hands. Ninja skills have been handy for climbing up onto the trailer and loads.

[@DrivenTrucking]

Lol, all true 😂

[@paullecouteur4427]

@@DrivenTrucking DT I need advice for a solution to saddle soreness! Was told that a sheep skin seat cover is good as it is soft, stays warm in the cold and cool in the heat. I think I want to look into some kind of gel filled seat cushion.

[@DrivenTrucking]

I want one of those sheepskin covers!! My legacy seat is extremely comfortable but occasionally I still get it also. I don’t know 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@InterestingInmates]

I cracked up when you showed all the dead gloves, I feel it brother. I go through 2 pairs a month 😆

[@lucaswilson7144]

Great content! From what I see, flatbed jobs pays about the same like dry van (.75 cpm maybe .80-.85 cpm) so why anyone would pick flatbed if he can earn the same and do a much easier job?

[@scottgeertsen3021]

Not sure about you but coveralls work great get a summer set and winter set. Have no idea why but glazier gloves last a year they just keep your hands hot

[@DDD1580]

Sun dried gloves aroma is just amazing .....

[@DrivenTrucking]

That made me laugh hard 🤣

[@morrisdennis]

Flatbedding is hell on gloves

[@scottchurchill8847]

The last one made me laugh because it's true

[@DrivenTrucking]

I didn’t even realize it until about two days ago lol

[@bryanmattingly4640]

All 8 are spot on. N I learned quick, just buy cheap gloves, they last as long as a 30 dollar pair in this business lol

[@luisonelio70]

oh, the gloves. When you keep your old pair of gloves (actually all previous one) because you never know how much the new one will endure. I know some time in my life will find the perfect gloves that endure a complete month. edit: reading the comments I realize that it's an impossible dream.

[@bigcboogieman4097]

Thank you for your very hilarious advice. I do not have flatbed trucking experience but I can feel what you mean by all those gloves and being dirty. I deliver goods for the convenience stores and trust me it's also dirty and you get rained on and lots of other troubles. oh, there is one good thing though, it's a container truck driving.

[@NextLoadJunkRemoval]

should be running , should be running, should be running lmbo!!!!!!

[@DrivenTrucking]

😂😬

[@lroacho]

Another great blooper reel along with great content.

[@DrivenTrucking]

Thanks Luis!

[@jordanb1960]

As always.... enjoy laughing at your struggles lol BUT that’s because I would be in the same boat 🤣🤦🏼‍♂️

[@DrivenTrucking]

Lol, no worries. They’ve already gotten such good feedback I don’t think I can ever stop now 😂

[@dixiemae5042]

Yeah I need a new set myself

[@girlvstrucking7235]

I run through gloves every month to 2 months! Tax deduction! Lol. Be safe out there. Love your videos

[@seanpierce7673]

Get yourself a pair of coveralls, and for the gloves. White ox well last for awhile

[@jonesy4105]

Great video love the humor

[@DrivenTrucking]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Kruxxor]

Loved the bloopers brother!

[@DrivenTrucking]

Thank you!

[@Love18wheelz]

Counting down the days till I start to flatbed...sleep what's that????

[@DrivenTrucking]

Exactly 😂😂👍🏻👊🏻

[@shawngallo4429]

I love your video...lol...I'm going flatbed in a week or two. Just got my cdl and scared I won't get enough miles since I'm paid by the mile.

[@DrivenTrucking]

Thank you! At first, you probably will not but the good thing is flatbed is not about a ton of miles it’s more about turning the loads and the only way to do that is to kids quick at securement and tarping without relinquishing quality.

[@shawngallo4429]

@@DrivenTrucking I get paid 60 cents per mile no matter the load.

[@nathanholycross4124]

This was the funniest video ever!!

[@StrongerByTheMile]

Really good video

[@DrivenTrucking]

Thanks bro!

[@wmgthilgen]

In the days of old, son's and sometime daughter's use to follow in their father's foot steps. Learning the vast various difference's in the trucking industry. Meaning, Van's, Refer's, Heavy, Flat's; All of which though envolved in trucking. And need driver's. The in's and out's of each are totally different. Driving school's teach how to drive, the various experince of type of trucking, comes from experience. The average new driver is coming from disgrunted hourly worker's. And adapting to a mind set simular to that of a bussiness owner, is rarely ever successfull done.

[@simentalg]

Those that don’t know how to flatbed are dirty, those that do we are always clean 😂

[@DrivenTrucking]

Lol

[@One8Rollin]

Agreed

[@TruckDriverJustin]

Realization #9: you turn into a badger, I been flatbedding a long time and believe me u will notice a flatbedder at any truck stop, we look like badgers

[@dustbowlmetalshow698]

love the bloopers man I cant stop laughing lol

[@mariaphillips9487]

Great video ninja 😊

[@DrivenTrucking]

Thanks 😊

[@dixiemae5042]

Driven Trucking 🙄

[@DrivenTrucking]

Dixie Mae you better take a look at that last name lol

[@dixiemae5042]

Driven Trucking 🤷🏻‍♂️ it's not Eugene

[@DrivenTrucking]

That is accurate

[@davidschabel7832]

Diaper wipes better then wet wipes, no white clothing, back in my day, buy fuel and shower, seldom had to wait for shower, there is a brush used to keep nails clean, ask your wife, she probably has one, waterless hand cleaners and lotion to keep skin soft. Pull toy here.

[@DrivenTrucking]

Always full of great knowledge 😊 thanks pull toy!

[@paulmartin6256]

Lmao!!!! Let me guess u go down the road talking to urself r talk to the other trucks as they pass by? As long as u don’t answer urself ur ok. lol

[@DrivenTrucking]

I do talk to myself 😂 I only answer back on the really tough days 👍🏻

[@bohonzemalonze8926]

Awesome video! Would you recommend flatbed for a rookie right out of cdl school? Or would refer or dry van be a smarter choice?

[@GoodDayFarm]

White cotton gloves.... $5-$7 a pair. You’re welcome. 👍

[@DrivenTrucking]

👍🏻

[@nevels2]

Appreciate the info bruh

[@choicemas]

New Sub. Good info man. I have a scrub brush for my nails. Get em in the Walmart fingernail section.

[@DrivenTrucking]

Thanks man, I’ll check into that 👊🏻

[@danboyer3973]

AM I CRAZY? At age 66, considering going into flat bed trucking with no trucking experience of any kind. Recently retired from nursing, I am active, lean, fit, reasonably strong (6'2"/185lbs). Any thoughts you would share with me? Thanks in advance.

[@dixiemae5042]

But I don't keep my old ones ... that's just mental

[@DrivenTrucking]

🤷🏼‍♂️

[@24juan68]

Great 👍 video

[@DrivenTrucking]

Thank you sir! 🙏🏻

[@cementer4life]

Hell driver, I'm an oilfield driver/hand. That's the amount of gloves I run through in a week... lol

[@DrivenTrucking]

Lol

[@tommorris3035]

Flatbed make a lot Monet money 💰 if your truck operators make 10,000 a week I make 11,000 in 4 days on flatbed 1. I would have some overalls when getting out of the truck -when I get back in the truck take the overalls off amd some bath 🛀 wipes -flatbed and some gloves 🧤

[@dixiemae5042]

Your bloopers last longer than the show ... 🤔

[@DrivenTrucking]

I know right! It was a rough shooting day

[@gabrielsegura4352]

I buy the full leather gloves Clothes gloves always rip at the seams

[@Dimitrius001]

I’m in CDL school right now and am considering flat bedding. This is going to be a new career for me as I’m in my 40’s. I’m considering flat bedding primarily for the physicality so that I’m getting some exercise. My only concern is that I have back issues. Do you think that flat-bedding might be a bad idea for someone like me? Do you have any friends or colleagues that have back problems and are flatbed truckers and if so, how do the deal with it. Thanks.

[@markhunt6573]

That’s what got me out of flat bedding….those lumber tarps can get really heavy in winter with ice frozen on them. Bad back and knee killed my driving career.

[@DLSWV]

👍😉. Still like flatbeddin.

[@dannyfreeman4358]

Yea me too hard work low pay