A flatbed trailer is a very useful platform that is used in the shipping industry. It is primarily used for the transportation of shipping containers of different sizes. However, it can also be used to take up other different types of loads.
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Literally, a "flat bed" with wheels, with no sides or top, used to carry large or bulky freight, like construction equipment.
Drivers are responsible for making sure that the load is secured properly, as well as covering it to protect it from the elements, when necessary. Will require constant monitoring of the load securements.
Will require constant monitoring of the load securements and condition of freight.
Pulling flatbeds is a more physical job for the driver, as strapping and tarping the load will take a certain amount of strength and effort.
Flatbedding will typically pay better due to the added effort and experience needed.
Standard Flatbed:
Average, ordinary flatbed. Essentially a box trailer with no sides, roof, or doors. Often used to haul construction equipment or materials and steel products and machinery.
Dropdeck (Step-deck or Single-drop) Flatbed Trailers:
Typically used to haul over-height freight. Step-decks have a bed that drops lower than standard flatbed trailers after the point it clears the tractor, allowing for up to 2 feet of extra overhead clearance.
Double-drop Flatbed Trailer:
Similar to single-drop trailers, double-drops have a center portion that drops lower than both ends, creating a "well" and allowing for even taller freight to be carried. These have much lower ground clearance than usual. The well also shortens the usable length of the trailer considerably. Often used to carry freight that requires a crane to load and unload.
Lowboys:
Flatbeds that are exceptionally low to the ground and often used to haul unusually large, tall, or heavy loads.
Stretch, or extendable, trailers:
For loads too long to fit on a standard 48-foot trailer. Can extend up to 80 feet. May require special permits and routing depending on the size and tye of freight. Stretch trailers can be found in all varieties of flatbeds.
Covered Wagon or Side-Kit Flatbeds:
Simply a regular flatbed trailer fitted with stakes and panels to enclose it, and covered with a tarp. It then resembles an Old West covered wagon.
Curtain Side:
Similar to covered wagon , but tarp opens along one side to better facilitate loading and unloading.
Through the video below, you can learn about different types of flatbed semi trailers
And the process, testing, packaging and customer feedback, etc.
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