Load Securement: Flatbeds carry large and heavy objects in an open trailer. To ensure your safety, and that of those around you, ensuring that your load is secured is essential when operating a flatbed. If not, items can come loose, even under normal conditions.

Deadhead: Deadhead miles are an inevitable part of route planning. Flatbed Truckers should be concerned about running empty because a flatbed trailer is very light. If you operate in wet or snowy conditions, an empty flatbed trailer has a higher chance of jackknifing.

Big Loads: One of the benefits of operating a flatbed is that you can haul big or oversized loads that other trailer types can't handle. These large loads have the severe stability issues and even the potential of falling off the trailer.

Theft: Flatbeds are open, this is its signature feature. The problem is that since the cargo is out in the open, it has a higher chance of theft than many other types of freight.

Weather: Another risk that arises from operating an open trailer is that your load is exposed to the elements. Some loads may require tarps or other protective items to ensure the preservation of the load. Check the dispatch requirements and be aware of your environment to avoid any cargo claims.