5. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has a very in-depth set of regulations pertaining to the proper security of the cargo being transported on a flatbed. This can be a big issue for flatbed shipping companies who are not familiar with all the rules.
Keep in mind the FMCSA rules go so far as to dictate how loads are to be secured; these cover just about every type of cargo imaginable. They also focus on the safety aspect of securing and transiting the freight from one place to another.
Now of course there are more things to consider in regards to flatbed shipping companies. It doesn’t matter if you are a client or a shipper; you need to have all the information up front. Things such as:
- What is the cargo?
- What is the size and weight?
- Where is it going?
- What permits and related documentation is required?
As you might expect, there are more questions to ask and more information required before contracts can be drafted, but these are some key points to consider. With all this said, hopefully you have a better insight into the world of flatbeds and flatbed trucking companies.
