Flatbed Trailers: Job Opportunities And You

A flatbed trailer is more than just a useful tool—it’s an opportunity to get higher-paying, niche jobs that other trailers just can’t manage. We here at Connecticut Trailers want you to have nothing but the best, so we’ve put together some information about how a flatbed trailer can create job opportunities for you. To learn more, or to see the flatbed trailers we have for sale, contact our store in Bolton, Connecticut, today!

Why Bother?

Flatbed trailering tends to be more niche than most standard shipping gigs, but it’s one of those jobs where someone has to do it. So why should it be you?

For one thing, because it’s so rare and niche, you’ll be a specialist. That means you can get more jobs, more high-paying positions, and have an advantage in a competitive field. There are a lot of opportunities for someone who’s willing to take them on.

Bigger Investment, Bigger Payoff

It’s important to note that using a flatbed for your income will cost you a bit more than other trailers might. Though the materials themselves aren’t expensive, as a tool for specialists these trailers cost a bit more to buy and insure. 

However, you’ll earn more than most drivers in the shipping industry with a flatbed. This tends to be because there are some risks involved, but with the right training, a flatbed shipping career will make you more than enough to outweigh the danger.

Training And Certification

Like shipping in general, flatbed trucking can be a dangerous business. Because of the lack of side walls or an enclosed cargo area, the risks of improperly secured cargo and the damage that can do are higher. That’s why there’s specialized training and certification for being a flatbed hauler. 

That training will include things like driving lessons and securement training. It’s unlikely you’ll be loading things on your own, but as the owner, you’ll be in charge of ensure everything is loaded and secured correctly. You’ll also be in charge of overseeing the unloading process at your destination. There are a lot of steps in those procedures, and you won’t figure them out on your own. You’ll need to find a specialized course to learn from a professional. 

Tips For Towing A Flatbed

You’ll still need to take the courses, but we can give you a couple of tips off the bat, like:

• Stay in shape. Loading and unloading can be physically demanding, and you should be able to lift around 100 pounds.
• Learn to monitor and check loads while in transit and familiarize yourself with all methods of securement.
• Familiarize yourself with local laws on flatbed trailers.

Ready to see what a flatbed trailer can do for you? For more information, or to see the flatbeds we have available, contact us at Connecticut Trailers. We proudly serve the people of Hartford, Connecticut, and all of New England—let us serve you today!