Post flatbed load photos here V2.0

Boy, could I tell some stories here..........If I could remember them! LOL

 

Don't worry there is someone that will always remind ya!

 

I read your ELDER thread in heavy haul. You probably have forgotten more about trucking than most of us will ever learn. I like working with old timers for the education you gain. And the vocabulary lessons!

 

What makes you think he needs a cdl?

 

Any suggestions for securement? This was a week ago. The shipper didn't want the bundles tight because the receiver was going to use an overhead crane with chains to unload. I tried dunnage for down pressure, didn't really work. I used 8 chains, then tarped, then 3 straps.
I would've preferred them tight together and at least one choke chain.

 

I would have done multiple short dunnage peices between the rows, keep it tight, choke it out, the gaps between the dunnage would be for the over head...

 

Vocabulary lessons??? Me??

 

Like what was said above. Boards between the rows. If they refused that then I would refuse the load as it is not secure with the space between because they can shift inwards causing your securement to loosen. Also an overhead crane with chains can shift them over without the gap. I've seen it done several times. Your shipper was an idiot.

 

@cnsper

What about my postings makes you think I'm an idiot like the video you posted? We don't touch the trailer when we side load.

We don't side load to save the 5 minutes of unhooking we side load because we don't have room.

Our trailers are in better shape than random xyz company.

 

I don't know you, but most old timers can blister paint with cursing. Either way, I think every kid needs an old guy around as a mentor.