Flatbed Semi Trailers?

Question

I'm looking for a portable ladder I can use to climb on and off my Flatbed Semi Trailer easier. Does anyone make a ladder like that?

Answer 1

I assume you have a 4-5' deck. A small step ladder will work as will a boat ladder. Some boat ladders have hooks that allow hanging from the rub rails and have hand rails that curve up and over the top for easier climbing up or down. (They look like the ladders you find on many swimming pools, but are portable.) They do cost more than a step ladder. Either will strap to the headache rack. (I carry a 12' extension ladder for chaining decked flats and stacked container chassis. It hangs on a rack I built next to mt headach rack on the rear of my sleeper. Folded it does not reach as high as my high top sleeper.)

Answer 2

I dont know if this will help or not since it will take some small amount of modification, but there are companies out there that make a flip up type of ladder. Its only three rungs, a latch and a spring but they work well.
Im sure they can make it any length you want so it is functional and wont get in the way. They can also make it so that it is removable (brackets welded on the side that the pivot slips into) so you can store it in the tool bin or under bed of sleeper.
Hope this helps