Post your flatbed load pictures here

[The Bird]

Put a twist on your straps on each side and you wont see them flapping anymore on a load like this.

I used to do that on pipe loads. Didn't DOT securement standards change and say you couldn't anymore since it degrades the strength of the strap, which is BS IMO?

[The Bird]

Old picture of delivering truck bodies in Chicago. I wasn't allowed to strap it down and had to get special permission from the shipper if I did. They banded the bodies straight to the deck.

[Mommas_money_maker]

I used to do that on pipe loads. Didn't DOT securement standards change and say you couldn't anymore since it degrades the strength of the strap, which is BS IMO?

I didnt see anything on this, not saying that it might not be true just saying I didnt see it.

I still use the3 twists and havent been stopped for it so I hope its still all good as there are several loads (drywall, those quads, electrical insulators with wood crate) that need that done on. I would say BIG BS also if they changed it.

[SHC]

Put a twist on your straps on each side and you wont see them flapping anymore on a load like this.

I had twists in them, the problem is you cannot tighten down the straps because the crates collapse in. They didn't shift or move at all, but I still don't care for not having them tight. But sometimes it's those loads you just have to take out of a bad freight area.

[bigjoel]

Easy to haul, only downside is you can't tighten the straps because the crates will crush/break. I found that one out the hard way. It's takes some getting used to seeing your straps flapping in the mirrors.

Some edge protectors, or 2x4's under the straps would help.

It is more work though.

[OpenRoadDreamer]

I hate those loads where you cant crank down on the straps. I want those things so they cant move at all.

[SHC]

Some edge protectors, or 2x4's under the straps would help.

It is more work though.

I know, but the load was 13'4" and I had no way to get them up there. I asked the Mexican that loaded me to raise me up on his forklift and he said no and drove away. So I just did what I could.

[kubotaorange76]

Looks like he's got the twists on most of them. These idiots use the thinnest wood for the crates that they can get away with. You'd think they'd realize at some point that getting their product delivered undamaged is a bit more important than saving $5 on wood. Then again, it may be an insurance scam and they hope it'll fall off the truck.

Kubota's wood crates are the same $%^& way

[SHC]

Yes they are!!!

[kajidono]

I just crush the #### out of em. They really think I'm going to risk something falling off my truck and thick I'll take the blame for it? Nope! *crunch, crunch, crunch*