Where Are The Flatbeds?

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SamTon's Comment
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as I look at the trucks going down the interstate trucks are pulling vans or refers. I don't see a lot of flatbeds. Is it me or is there not a lot of flatbedding going on?

Interstate:

Commercial trade, business, movement of goods or money, or transportation from one state to another, regulated by the Federal Department Of Transportation (DOT).

Old School's Comment
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There's a lot of flat-bed work going on. You are probably just in an area where it is limited for some reason.

A lot of times flat beds are enclosed now like this one, and you may not even recognize that it is a flat bed.

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Covered Wagon:

A flatbed with specially fitted side plates and curved ribs supporting a tarp covering, commonly referred to as a "side kit". Named for the resemblance to horse-drawn covered wagons.

SAP:

Substance Abuse Professional

The Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is a person who evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol program regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and aftercare.

OOS:

When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.

Pat M.'s Comment
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Or they are off on some back road somewhere. There are more vans than flats so perception may be that way.

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