How long to secure load?

Makes sense, I a few tarps stored inside my sidekit.

CDL stands for Can't Do Labor.

 

So what you're saying is you wouldn't want to use this tarp..? Lmao




Actually I strategically keep it there. That way when my old lady calls & says
"how you feel about using that 8' drop.?"
I say, "not up for damage claim today".

 

Completely
Demented
Laborer

Convenient
Driver
Lumper

Customer
Damaged
Load

Corrosive
Demeanor
Languishing

Cautiously
Drive
Lost

Casually
Deliver
Late
________
Loads took whatever amount of time to Secure and Tarp, as well De-Tarp, Off-Strap & Un-Chain, especially when WINDY.
CHATTERING & CHILLING!!

 

LOL yep... not tarping today

 

It shouldn’t be an issue unless he’s holding up the next truck at which point if he is able he should move out of the way and then take as long as he wants

I watched and waited 3 hours for a guy to strap down and tarp
All the while there was plenty of space for him to safely move his truck so I could load

I wasn’t leaving after loading so I didn’t tell him to move but it’s situations like that when he should have done so out of courtesy

 

What is this “courtesy” you speak of?

 

I see both side of this. For example; when you are a flat in the sea of conestogas, what it the appropriate time? Those guys come in and pull back the tarp and all their stuff is sitting on the deck....why....because it's what they do day in and day out. They secure and pull the tarp back in 15 min and their ready to go. Meanwhile, the flat guy is still chaining/strapping down. What is the appropriate wait time here? The flat guy would atleast like to get his tarp on and corners secured before he has to go outside and battle the wind/weather and finish the job.

 

The problem with courtesy, is its in the eye of the beholder. Would it bot be courteous to let the other guy get loaded, secured and tarped in doors? Just because one guy is faster than another doesn't make him right.

 

For a short time, yes. If it’s taking an abnormally long amount of time, then no.

 

Ok, who decides what amount of time is appropriate? Not everyone works at the same speed. Who then do you suggest monitor such activities?