How long does it take to Tarp a Load?

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by reddove, Jun 14, 2014.

  1. reddove

    reddove Medium Load Member

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    I'm gonna get a workout tomorrow when I untarp this load. Lol thanks for the workout tips. I'll do these discreetly when there are no other truckers around.
     
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  3. SHC

    SHC Spoiled Rotten Brat O/O

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    Takes me about an hour to tarp anything other than steel plate and fire brick. And it's mainly because I use 1,000 bungies because I have OCD and can't have the tarp move at all
     
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  4. rockyroad74

    rockyroad74 Heavy Load Member

    It tells me that person understands sacrifice on a personal level. They have been trained in self-discipline, are self starters, have work ethic, and service in their blood. They have been put through stress and trained to control emotions and still perform their job.

    They are dedicated and have work ethic. They are usually above average performing workers that show respect.

    These characteristics are not exclusive to military. Many people are raised up through childhood to be equally like this; but prior military are a pretty good bet you are getting a quality individual.
     
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  5. rockyroad74

    rockyroad74 Heavy Load Member

    Don't be shy! Wear some of those camo Navy combat swim trunks and a camo sports top.

    We'll all pull out our lawnchairs and grab a six pack to cheer you on!
     
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  6. Freightlinerbob

    Freightlinerbob Road Train Member

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    Being OCD is pretty much a requirement to do this correctly. Even better if one is CDO.
     
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  7. n3ss

    n3ss Heavy Load Member

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    I'm sort of the same way, but I'm still working on the speed. Everything I do to one end/side i try to replicate exactly on the other. I try and pull the tarps as tight as possible, and usually to do this best I end up spreading one tarp at a time, which can be pretty time consuming.
     
  8. reddove

    reddove Medium Load Member

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    LMAO...
    I don't want to cause any "preventable accidents" due to distracted drivers.
     
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  9. Bumpy

    Bumpy Road Train Member

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    Pics please!?! HEY!!!!! Like I was the only one thinking that......:)
     
  10. mpd240

    mpd240 Road Train Member

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    I have thrown my tarp 6 feet before. From the top of my load all the way to the ground.

    Loaded and and tarped urea in 59 min today. New record.

     
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  11. bstadele

    bstadele Bobtail Member

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    Who Makes good light tarps , I am also small frame 142 lbs and I too have problems lifting the 69 lbs tarps
     
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