Future Melton driver

He said in his original post that he doesn't mind spending money to make his job a little easier, and I agree with him. It wasn't really a lot of money, and after you fix your tarps a few times you'll probably agree that $5 a pop at harbor freight for some blankets is very worth it. Melton will supply old tarps to use as padding, but I don't really trust that, and they will tell you to cut up an old strap to use as an edge protector, which works for some loads but not others.

 

If you get a cargo claim for moisture or strap damage,

They also reimburse for a lot of stuff. Ratchets definitely.

 

Still figuring out the buttons, new here. Anyways, guy said in his original post he doesn't mind spending a few bucks to make his life easier, and that's smart. It's common knowledge flatbed companies don't supply you with everything you could possibly need for every load. They will have stuff you can use like old tarps for padding or pieces of a strap for edge protectors, but that is sometimes not good enough and you're risking a claim. Some stuff they reimburse, some they don't. I have never once regretted buying any of it. If someone had shared those specific things with me when I was starting out, it would have saved me a few headaches.

 

Melton requires you to put the 4-in straps away every time right? You think a company that requires you to do that extra work would give you the strap winder for free. If they're trying to charge you for it that's ridiculous.

On a side note don't go buying all those fancy knives like the last guy and run out of money. They have spies all over and they'll send you home on the gray dog. (boattlebot reference)

 

Nobody gives you strap winders. Also quality edge protectors like 6" or bigger. You can spend your own money and make life easier. Heat shield window coverings are easily 200 bucks and that is something I always buy.

 

My company gave me a strap winder and I never even use it. If I need it the company buys it.

 

Well La-Dee-Da

Just kidding, good.

 

Yeah, that would suck. Ruins the whole work flow. I'd try not to have to deliver there again, but at least, you'd know ahead of time if you have to, and stop elsewhere and their freight will get there when you're good and ready to deliver it.

 

We get strap winders too.i told the equipment guy he could keep it.. I hate the straps being rolled that tight. I'm just as quick by hand and I like them being rolled with a bigger hole in the middle . Can carry 4 at one time

 

To the op don't buy nothing until u get some money coming in... you will find overtime what extra gadget u like to have on hand... I bought a couple odds and ends when I first started with swift and still have them