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Throwing tarps

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by RKONRADE, Jul 21, 2014.

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  1. Jul 21, 2014 #1
    RKONRADE

    RKONRADE Bobtail Member

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    I have flatbed job offer but I'm kind of worried about the tarps. I had back surgery three years ago , fusion L4 L5 S1. It bothers me quite a bit. Any body in the type situation please give some input on it , any help would be great.
     
    RKONRADE, Jul 21, 2014
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  3. Jul 21, 2014 #2
    kachup

    kachup Medium Load Member

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    Don't get into the business. Their a lot of jumping, bending over and tarping involve.
     
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  4. Jul 21, 2014 #3
    RKONRADE

    RKONRADE Bobtail Member

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    Thanks. Thought someone might say that
     
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  5. Jul 21, 2014 #4
    rockyroad74

    rockyroad74 Heavy Load Member

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    Sometimes have to put a 100lb tarp up on a 7' crate without a ladder. I'm 40. That's real fun. Can you do that with a weak back?

    I'd try pneumatic or liquid tank if I wasn't.
     
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  7. Jul 21, 2014 #5
    Bumpy

    Bumpy Road Train Member

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    I'm 54.."Funner" (is that a word) yet. Really O.P. my back is going bad and I would advise against it..unless someone can come up with some kind of idea for you which makes sense.Like maybe sign on with someone who only has conestoga trailers..I may just do that myself. :)
     
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  8. Jul 21, 2014 #6
    FLATBED

    FLATBED Road Train Member

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    If your backs bad to start with not going to get any better doing flatbedding
     
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  9. Jul 21, 2014 #7
    RKONRADE

    RKONRADE Bobtail Member

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    I've been a diesel mechanic and sometimes driver for 30 years and not being able to turn wrenches anymore I need to find a driving job I can handle. Thank you all for the help. Guess I will keep looking
     
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  10. Jul 21, 2014 #8
    frt60

    frt60 Medium Load Member

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    I am 60 years young and have had 2 compesson facces of l2 and l3 . I am a tarp thower , u just have to move slow and easy so you dont hurt ur self. Also had lower left leg crushed and have bad knees and shoulders, won't due anything but flatbed.
     
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  11. Jul 21, 2014 #9
    Bumpy

    Bumpy Road Train Member

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    Well..OK then!! :)
     
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  12. Jul 21, 2014 #10
    Allow Me.

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    It's not the tarps so much as throwing chains/straps. You need to be nimble. Pulling down on a binder will put your back to test. Mostly tarps are put on top by a forklift driver, you then roll them and secure them. Most any truck driving position will require stooping/twisting/climbing/squating.
     
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