The Truckers’ Report flatbed Hall of Shame.

At least he aint stuck on the tracks.

 

No lane departure, no radar nothing, Jake brake when driver wants….. no brake light when Jake is engaged. No emergency braking with a Manual transmission ,hp and torque too……..

sounds like heaven

 

Problem or not so much ?

 

Not so much in my experience.

 

seems to be a running trend with a Reitnouer

 

Is the other side the same? If so you’re good!

 

Not me. Just saw the picture and trying to learn.

so if both sides are even it can’t really move sideways because one side is pulling against the other side ?

 

Yes. The biggest risk is cutting a tire if you don't stay centered loading/unloading. Personally I'll throw an outrigger board if over half the tire is going to be off the trailer, but a lot of guys that haul a lot more than me will go without outriggers.

 

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A lot of guys haven't scared themselves bad enough...yet...and won't throw an outrigger cause they think people will make fun of him.
A board takes less time than the chewing you'll take if you scalp some tires or, worse yet flop one off the side when that wasn't your plan.
It's hard to look cool and give it the old "I do it this way all the time" attitude when you're hanging half way off the trailer.
The bunch of old farts I work with would probably thumb their suspenders, take another bite of chew and somebody would be sure to say..."Let's stick around, I want to see what he does next."