Flatbed Truck Owning and Operating Tips

Flatbed trucks are perfect for hauling heavy and awkwardly shaped loads from place to place. If you’re interested in making your next hauling trip a bit easier, use these flatbed truck ownership tips from the experts at DTI Trucks.

Never Drive with an Unsecured Load

Flatbed trucks are very easy to load since they’re open-air, but that also means there’s a danger that the cargo will fall off and be lost. That’s why it’s extremely important that you make doubly sure that your load is secured before you attempt to haul anything. 

Occasionally Check Your Load

Whenever you stop to take a break, do a quick checkup on your cargo. If something has come loose or shifted about, you’ll want to find out at the rest stop, not on the highway. 

Keep Supplies on Hand

Don’t forget to stock your flatbed truck with all the essentials. This includes things like extra bungee cords, straps, gloves, and tarps. By keeping these items close at hand, you’ll ensure that you’ll always have what you need in an emergency. 

Have Cleaning Products

It always pays to have some cleaning products on hand. Even if you don’t haul a lot of messy things like landscaping supplies or powersports vehicles that have recently been used in muddy conditions, keeping your flatbed truck clean will help it look and perform better. And since dirty flatbed trucks tend to deteriorate more quickly, you’ll even be ensuring that your flatbed truck lasts longer!

For more information or to shop our inventory of flatbed trucks, visit DTI Trucks at our dealership in Wheat Ridge and Denver, Colorado. We also offer parts, servicing, and rentals. We hope to see you soon!