Why Get a Flatbed for Your Truck?

Modifying your truck with a flatbed can be a great strategy. No longer with your vehicle have raised sides on the truck bed. Instead, there will be a flat surface. This design leads to many perks, which we discuss below.

For more information or to get your own custom flatbed, contact the experts at Truck Defender Bumpers. Our dealership is based in Vale, South Dakota, and we proudly serve those throughout the United States.

1. Loading Cargo is Easier

It's easier to load cargo when there are not raised walls to maneuver around. It takes much less work to simply place the cargo onto the flatbed. The heavier your items and the more often you haul items, the more you'll appreciate this advantage!

2. Securing Cargo is Easier

Cargo will need to be secured before you hit the road. This step is simple with a flatbed. There are plenty of tools available, from straps to nets to tie-downs. Simply connect them onto the flatbed in a way that keeps the cargo in place during the drive. No longer will you be stuck reaching over pickup truck bed walls or twisting at odd angles trying to attach the straps.

3. Transporting Oddly Shaped Cargo is Easier

Some items are oddly shaped, such as prefabricated parts or crushed cars. The unique dimensions can pose a challenge for fitting inside trailers or pickup truck beds. But those dimensions won't be a problem for a flatbed. There won't be any walls or ceilings to worry about. As long as the item fits onto the flatbed and meets the weight restriction of the tow vehicle, it will be good to go.

4. Get a High Load Capacity

Flatbed trucks are capable of accommodating heavy cargo. Many can handle heavier loads than other vehicles and trailers can. There won't be the weight of the pickup truck bed's sides inching you closer to the vehicle's weight limitation. Instead, you'll be able to pack more weight onto the truck. If you get an aluminum flatbed, it'll weigh even less and allow for more weight to be packed onto the vehicle. This can help reduce the number of trips that you will need to take in order to get everything to its destination. Save time and improve your productivity with a flatbed.

Want more information about the benefits of flatbeds? Want to get your own custom flatbed? Whatever you need, the experts at Truck Defender Bumpers are here to help. Contact us or visit us at our dealership in Vale, South Dakota. We make aluminum flatbeds with single, dual, and sidekick options. They are compatible with a wide range of pickup truck makes and models. We are proud to serve those throughout the United States.