I don't have a flat bed yet but something for me to think about. One thing we did do was to have "D" rings welded in on a couple of are concrete dumpsters to be able to move around are equipment and also a basically a rub rail on the back for some aluminum 4' equipment ramps too hook onto that a welder buddy of mine made to load up equipment. I even have thought about adding a 4' or even maybe a 6' ramp rental options for customers loading with a wheel barrows or other wheeled carts for ease of loading and they won't have to think about trying to make a ramp .
Like my grandfather always said..."There's more than one way to get downtown." I believe guys can accomplish moving their equipment around a few different ways.
I have mentioned the weight rating of my hooks in several videos, but not sure I have done a video specifically on this. My hooks are rated for 22,000lbs. While I know they can pick 10-15% higher than their rated amount, most all my loads come in quite a bit lighter than that. I've never had a dumpster yet that my trucks wouldn't pick up. Great question by the way....
Funny enough I have a roll off trailer and I have a flat deck attachment. Not as useful as it probably is with just a truck. We always just choose the normal trailers first. Rarely do we use the roll off, mainly for forklifts and skids steers. Im trying to move towards a hook lift truck
You need commercial insurance regardless of what you are hauling to be complaint with DOT. Now when it comes to what you are hauling will affect your insurance rates based upon your insurance carrier. That will range greatly based on what you are calling "value". Check with your local insurance agent and let them know what you plan on hauling for the best idea of rates.
We have been in junk hauling since 2019 and have all the legal and appropriate coverages for that. But a few years ago we considered offering moving services, and DOT told us our number only covered items of zero value, and if we began hauling items of value that were not our personal property, we needed to apply for an MC number with the appropriate operating authority, file a BMC-91 or BMC-91X (which added additional coverage to our existing commercial auto policy), file a BOC-3 (which secures a Service of Process Agent), and file a BMC-34 or BMC-83 (which includes cargo insurance). We did everything in that order but could not find a company or broker who could provide the cargo insurance, so after several weeks of trying, we canceled the application for the MC number and paid triple our normal insurance rate for 6 months because it couldn't be rolled back for that long after electing to change coverage. It was a disaster and an expensive lesson.
This flatbed was built by Bucks Fabricating, located in Hadley, PA. The modifications were all done here in Salt Lake City, UT by my in-house metal fab shop.
just an imagination question...... why doesn't these ramps have rubber wheels or some polyurethene wheels. those metal wheels always leave marks in customer drive way
I actually prefer Apitong Decking wood over oak, but in the hooklift game it doesn't work as well as it does on lowbed style trailers. Oak rots too quickly and gets torn up quickly with anything with cleats. For this particular flatbed, the steel decl actually works best for us and what we use it for.
Absolutely agree! We got one from bucks last fall for our hook lift and it is a no brainier!!!!
Smart... very smart. Opens new doors with customers and creates value other dumpster competitors aren't offering. Thanks for watching.
I don't have a flat bed yet but something for me to think about. One thing we did do was to have "D" rings welded in on a couple of are concrete dumpsters to be able to move around are equipment and also a basically a rub rail on the back for some aluminum 4' equipment ramps too hook onto that a welder buddy of mine made to load up equipment. I even have thought about adding a 4' or even maybe a 6' ramp rental options for customers loading with a wheel barrows or other wheeled carts for ease of loading and they won't have to think about trying to make a ramp .
Like my grandfather always said..."There's more than one way to get downtown." I believe guys can accomplish moving their equipment around a few different ways.
Great video on the flatbed! Do you have a video that talks about how much weight the hook lift system/truck can safely haul?
I have mentioned the weight rating of my hooks in several videos, but not sure I have done a video specifically on this. My hooks are rated for 22,000lbs. While I know they can pick 10-15% higher than their rated amount, most all my loads come in quite a bit lighter than that. I've never had a dumpster yet that my trucks wouldn't pick up. Great question by the way....
Super informative great video!
Thank You. I appreciate the support my friend.
I built mine without the rollers but with a beaver tail that sets on the ground.
There's def a couple different ways to make a flatbed work. I'm not convinced rear rollers are a necessity. Thanks for contributing.
@@samedaydumpster I have several beds all with no rollers.
Thank you you are awesome
Thank You for all the support. Very much appreciated.
Nice truck
Very much appreciated. 👊🏾
Funny enough I have a roll off trailer and I have a flat deck attachment. Not as useful as it probably is with just a truck. We always just choose the normal trailers first. Rarely do we use the roll off, mainly for forklifts and skids steers. Im trying to move towards a hook lift truck
For me, I personally dot own any trailers, so having this attachment is what works best for me and my business.
Excellent, detailed information! Thank you! Does hauling items of value require adding an MC number and cargo insurance to be DOT compliant?
You need commercial insurance regardless of what you are hauling to be complaint with DOT. Now when it comes to what you are hauling will affect your insurance rates based upon your insurance carrier. That will range greatly based on what you are calling "value". Check with your local insurance agent and let them know what you plan on hauling for the best idea of rates.
We have been in junk hauling since 2019 and have all the legal and appropriate coverages for that. But a few years ago we considered offering moving services, and DOT told us our number only covered items of zero value, and if we began hauling items of value that were not our personal property, we needed to apply for an MC number with the appropriate operating authority, file a BMC-91 or BMC-91X (which added additional coverage to our existing commercial auto policy), file a BOC-3 (which secures a Service of Process Agent), and file a BMC-34 or BMC-83 (which includes cargo insurance). We did everything in that order but could not find a company or broker who could provide the cargo insurance, so after several weeks of trying, we canceled the application for the MC number and paid triple our normal insurance rate for 6 months because it couldn't be rolled back for that long after electing to change coverage. It was a disaster and an expensive lesson.
Where did you purchase your flatbed from and were the modifications done by the vendor or did you do them after delivery?
This flatbed was built by Bucks Fabricating, located in Hadley, PA. The modifications were all done here in Salt Lake City, UT by my in-house metal fab shop.
Dudes got money he’s wearing the carharrtt hi vis 😂
Safety first brother.
He’s a PROFESSIONAL. YOU WONT SEE HIM WEARING FLIP FLOPS
just an imagination question...... why doesn't these ramps have rubber wheels or some polyurethene wheels. those metal wheels always leave marks in customer drive way
What’s the weight of this flatbed roll off ?
9:25
I think I share that around the 9 1/2 minute mark or somewhere close to that in the video.
@@samedaydumpster thank you! For some reason I thought it was 2200 with skid steer on it. Thanks again !!!
Installed cost , maximum hauling capacity , etc ??? Diamond plate is too slick , oak would be much better !
I actually prefer Apitong Decking wood over oak, but in the hooklift game it doesn't work as well as it does on lowbed style trailers. Oak rots too quickly and gets torn up quickly with anything with cleats. For this particular flatbed, the steel decl actually works best for us and what we use it for.
Now have you put the cat on this?
There's some pictures and videos on my IG page with the CAT259 on this flatbed. Its pretty cool... not gonna lie.
I’ll check it out thanks!