What if it Snows?

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  1. Aug 18, 2020 #49031
    SoulScream84

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    The ratchet load locks are better than the old manual ones at least, if you don't have secure tracks you have to settle for what you can.
     
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  3. Aug 18, 2020 #49032
    Dave_in_AZ

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    I lost one of my good ratchets, one of the long ones, at the MS-13 place.

    Dude obliterated it with the forklift.
     
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  4. Aug 18, 2020 #49033
    Blu_Ogre

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    Or change to a company that has equipment set up to do the job correctly?

    Rivet some of these (or just get the 52 foot version from the local trailer supply) At an appropriate height and do the job right.
     
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  7. Aug 18, 2020 #49035
    77fib77

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    Long as in 16'????
     
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  8. Aug 18, 2020 #49036
    Dave_in_AZ

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    I dunno. It was a long one. There's certain places where you might wind up with 15 or more straps when the load is done.

    I told Otter don't buy any straps. I knew where he was going after the load I loaned him 4 finished.

    But nooooooooooooooo.
     
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  9. Aug 18, 2020 #49037
    SoulScream84

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    You won't see many companies doing reefer with those load tracks, dry van they're common but there's no insulated walls to get destroyed by guys trying to be tough instead of just securing a load.
     
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  10. Aug 18, 2020 #49038
    Dave_in_AZ

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    And you dang well better have a strap on every hazmat tote if you get inspected.
     
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  11. Aug 18, 2020 #49039
    SoulScream84

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    When I did dry van with Con-way (between CFI years) I definitely loved my straps. I do enjoy not dealing with the PITA that is hazmat though. As a company operator it just isn't worth the miniscule (if any) bonus.
     
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  12. Aug 18, 2020 #49040
    77fib77

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    So hazmat gets it at every layer?
     
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