Can you clarify "my helper bunged down under the tarp" ? AFAIK, in my experience, DOT doesn't mess with tarps. Load securement, yes, but tarping is just between shipper & customer. As long as it's not in danger of falling off & becoming a traffic hazard, they shouldn'tessential with the tarps.
It was a joke, sir, referring to post # 15 on page 2. Try to keep up. LOL!!!!!!!! Edit: In KF7WTV's defense, I probably should have quoted the post I was joking about.....my bad.
Reminds me of my first visit to a sport medicine specialist... "Pain is good. Pain means you are alive. Welcome pain." ########...
A lawyer doesn't want to get done. They want to impress you with the long arduous task. Number 2, get done and the money flow stops.