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Well boys, it rode like bricks, no moving, no slack, (except the 2 straps i didn't half twist) and they threw 10 guys at it, 32 mins unload

 

Looks like you work for a pluming/hvac wholesaler. I do to we have 17 locations mostly here in Michigan.

 

What kind of trailer did you buy? Looks nice by the way!!!!

 

Rookie questions.

Will certain products always require more attention to securement tightness? Pipe, rebar, stone, some steel probably more. Equipment, drywall, wood, probably less. I realize that's a pretty broad question.

Second question, related to the first. Are there some products where it isn't necessary to have the straps and chains humming like harp strings? Insulation and wooden lattice come to mind.

I try to tie stuff down as tight as I can, drive 25-50 miles and stop to check. Retighteb, roll on. Today's load of stone after 25 miles all the chains were flapping in the breeze. Yet the insulation load 2 weeks ago I tightened very lightly, and didn't need to retighten. However today's stone, and Mondays pipe, always seemed to loosen. Every 1-200 miles I'd need to tighten something.

I think in gaining experience, all I'm gaining are new questions to ask.
Thanks!

 

I've only ever had them move rail cars at a couple load outs in CO. You're right tho it's a pain in the ### and takes forever. Up here most all of the sidings we load at have plenty of room to get to all the cars.

 

I'm not sure what you want your cruise RPM to be, but my truck has 3:55's and a 13 speed, and with 11R 24.5's I roll 65 mph at 1300, 70 at 1400, and 75 at 1500.

By the way, my old W9 is lighter than some of the mid-roof Volvos at the company I am leased to. I'll try to remember to stick in on the scale bobtail and get you a weight. I scale in with my pneumatic anywhere from 29,200 to 30,600, depending on fuel. And about 500 pounds of that is PTO and blower.

 

You pretty much nailed it. Certain products are going to need a little extra attention along the way. You will start to get an eye for those that will settle as you go.

You take the time to stop and adjust for it. So many don't.

 

Some loads are tighter then others. Steel you get as tight as possible. Sheet rock you have a 10 year old kid tighten for you. Some loads are springs. You tighten them every 50 miles, get them tight and 50 miles later you can get 2 or 3 more clicks. Ain't flatbeddin fun.