If you’ve got the truck and just need it modified, contact Truck Defender Bumpers about our premier flatbed add-on, custom made for your truck out of the most durable aluminum.Flatbed Trucks for Hauling Equipment and Materialsįlatbed trucks have ample space for fitting large loads, equipment and mass quantities of oddly-shapely goods. ![]() With the right plan and the right team, getting your flatbed truck ready for the next haul can be a breeze, without putting anyone in danger at any stage of the job. Just as importantly, all of these security measures need to be checked and inspected before heading out to reduce the risk of tie-down failure on the road. Exactly what you need will likely change depending on the load. Properly Securing a LoadĮvery load should be secured with the right tie-downs, tarps, and/or bungee cords. An uneven loading surface or slippery one can create a hazard for your team, so make sure everyone’s wearing the right shoes for the job and be careful when walking on the flatbed and climbing on and off it. Never underestimate the danger of simply tripping around a flatbed. Assess the cargo you’ll be loading and create an appropriate plan to get it on the flatbed safely. Some cargo you’ll be able to load by hand, others may require a forklift, and others still may even require a crane or larger machine. ![]() Plan Accordingly for Each Load, Including Irregularly Shaped CargoĮvery load will present unique problems. Just make sure they understand the expectations and how everyone should communicate. Whether they’re a team you’ve worked with a hundred times, or people you’ve instructed to help you with a load, getting a team together can make for a safer and more efficient loading process. For example, if the load falls off, make sure no one is standing in a spot where they could be hurt. This means understanding which areas around each individual load will pose a higher risk. Make sure you have the appropriate amount of space needed to load your cargo and avoid dangerous situations for you and your team. That’s why there are a lot of different ways you can stay safe while loading and transporting cargo. With an open flatbed, one of the biggest concerns is making sure you’re loading and securing your cargo in such a way that it doesn’t fall off the truck mid transit. This will not only help you choose the right flatbed, but also know how much cargo your vehicle can handle. This will tell you the total amount of weight your entire towing unit can’t exceed when you take it to a weigh station, including: You’ll need to know your truck’s GVWR, or gross vehicle weight rating. Overloading your truck can not only be a safety hazard, there can be legal repercussions if you’re pulled over with an overloaded vehicle. All trucks have a weight limitation when it comes to how many additional features they can handle, as well as the weight of the cargo. We’ll happily ship right to your door, no matter where you are in North America. After you’ve read through them, contact us at our location and let us know if you’re interested in purchasing one of our products. But as always, you want to put safety first, and since flatbeds pose unique challenges to drivers, we’ve provided some tips for staying safe out on the road. ![]() Our flatbeds are perfect for transporting large items that otherwise wouldn’t fit in your pickup’s bed or on a trailer. This is true for all the products we offer, including our add-on flatbeds. Here at Truck Defender Bumpers, we’re all about creating a better and safer experience for hard-working truck owners.
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