What is a v board?

**Gottago** · 08.28.2012

I have pulled flatbeds for a couple of years but the loads were the same the whole time. Now I pull for a company that hauls different kinds of loads. I'm not stupid but you know how people call things by different names... well I have a load of tar paper rolls that stand on end and I was told I will need v boards for the load or they will turn me away. Can some one tell me what a v board is? someone said they were boards with ropes between them that drape from top to the side hence the name v.

Thanks for the help. I load this afternoon so I hope I get an answer in time!!!

**Working Class Patriot** · 08.28.2012

A "Vee-Board (Old School) is made of two 8' X 2" X 4" joined together with used straps or some drivers use old rubber tubing....

I carry 18 pairs with 6 pairs of 4' X 2" X 4" "Vee-Boards".....

Are they double stacking that felt?....If so....You need to place the "Vee-Boards" on the bottom rows and secure them before they place the top rows on your wagon....Otherwise....Especially for 15's...The bottoms will spill out.....

**Gottago** · 08.28.2012

So 8 ft 2x4s connected with straps or rope, What is the length of the straps, how far apart do the boards need to be at straps length? So when they put the first row on the trlr I put the boards on then and let the side drape down? How should I position those? Top board close to edge or bottom board close to top? What is the function of these v boards? To keep the individual rolls from falling over?

**Gottago** · 08.28.2012

Ok talked a buddy that has hauled out of there and he told me what to make or should I say what the shipper wants me to have. I off to do some carpentry!

**inktoxicated** · 08.28.2012

Vee boards for tar rolls are imperative. Once the sun heats that load they become mushy and they can tip over. When i was hauling for GAF i saw lots of outside carriers thro a str8 over the rolls with no boards. a few miles down the road the load was on its side or heavyl leaned over. and once that happens the products is ruined because when they roll out the rolls it needs to be flat. when its leaned over the bottoms get buckled. heavy gauge plastic vee boards inorange plastic are expensive like 75 bux each for a 5 foot peice. i ran with 12 of those. lots of drivers would sell them too o/o's for cash. lol. u can cut them down to a smaller side if need me. there was a company in baltimore that made them and thats where our company bought them

**inktoxicated** · 08.28.2012

http://www.uscargocontrol.com/Flatbe...otector-9x9x48 this is kinda what i used to use but these will crack easily. the ones i used were like an inch thick and a lot stronger.

**OpenRoadDreamer** · 08.28.2012

V boards are the things strapped to the landing gear "V" on my trailer. That Ive never used, and probably never will

**Gottago** · 08.28.2012

Well, I love the truck I drive, I'm friends now with some of the other drivers. We work together quite a bit, I like the majority of the work we do, but... I do not like having to go buy 16 8ft 1x4s cut up a strap and then nail the straps to the boards all on top of my trailer in the sun with no wind and 90% humidity. And that was all before getting loaded putting the v-boards on and then strapping down. I feel a little un-informed for being the guy that is responsible for securing the load for transport. Wasn't told a thing by the boss to give me a heads up... I'll live but it wasn't fun!

**Working Class Patriot** · 08.28.2012

Originally Posted by Gottago

Well, I love the truck I drive, I'm friends now with some of the other drivers. We work together quite a bit, I like the majority of the work we do, but... I do not like having to go buy 16 8ft 1x4s cut up a strap and then nail the straps to the boards all on top of my trailer in the sun with no wind and 90% humidity. And that was all before getting loaded putting the v-boards on and then strapping down. I feel a little un-informed for being the guy that is responsible for securing the load for transport. Wasn't told a thing by the boss to give me a heads up... I'll live but it wasn't fun!

Be thankful you're not tarping that felt.....They used to make us do that for Home Despot loads.....

**CAXPT** · 08.29.2012

Originally Posted by Gottago

Well, I love the truck I drive, I'm friends now with some of the other drivers. We work together quite a bit, I like the majority of the work we do, but... I do not like having to go buy 16 8ft 1x4s cut up a strap and then nail the straps to the boards all on top of my trailer in the sun with no wind and 90% humidity. And that was all before getting loaded putting the v-boards on and then strapping down. I feel a little un-informed for being the guy that is responsible for securing the load for transport. Wasn't told a thing by the boss to give me a heads up... I'll live but it wasn't fun!

That's not a good feeling at all is it? I know that feeling and because of it, I learned to spend a lot of time reading up on this stuff, talking to fellow drivers to get their input and you can use these boards for the same purpose. I wish I had for the last 4 years, but que sera, but you have found out it is exactly the place you can come and there are some pretty quick responses from some caring and helpful drivers, DOT Officers, and even dispatchers (cpape and one of his many hats.

), that are willing to help.

Spread the word to the guys you work with so they'll become aware of this site. Nothing helps make a community stronger than word of mouth referrals and a larger knowledgeable base of helpful people.

Good Luck