Maybe a dumb question

It's not a dumb question at all. I have seen my share of coil trucks who should have asked someone for help in securing their load. Most recent memory, a load of slinkies that was loaded on a P&S truck, off of I-35E in Dallas, with the cab obliterated when one of the coils rolled through it. Not sure if the driver made it or not, but looking at the truck it had to be scary regardless.

 

Here's the rub. There are A-holes in trucking that screech the loudest and drum down anyone to inflate their own sense of self worth. These are probably the same flip-floppers, fuel island-hoggers, super truckers or what have you. There are some here on the forums as well. The trick is figuring out whom to ask for help. I have always looked to "quiet professionals", they don't have to get loud or argue their viewpoints because they know their jobs practically inside and out and if they don't know, they generally say so versus BS-ing their way along. These are true mentors and when you run across one, I advise you to make that person a close personal associate that you can call on. I have learned more from mentors than any other resource. Lastly, if no one is calling on you for your advice...you are not a mentor and that should be a clue.

 

Here is one question you should ask yourself when deciding whether a load is secured.

Would I want any family members to be riding next to the load at 70 mph down the highway.

if the answer is no, then you need to think about what it would take to make that a yes answer.
Then do that.

Only takes 5 minutes to add another strap or chain.

 

My thoughts are always "If I turn my trailer over, will my load stay on the trailer"?

If not, needs more