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Flatbedding essentials

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Wildcat74, May 25, 2011.

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  1. May 25, 2011 #1
    Wildcat74

    Wildcat74 Medium Load Member

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    How many straps, chains, etc. are you all carrying? What all should be purchased before hitting the road?
     
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  3. May 25, 2011 #2
    Diesel Dave

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    I carry 10 chains, 12 binders, 6 short chains(2 feet), 15 straps, 4 portable wenches, 1 spool of rope cut to lengths of course, 2 breaker bars and about 30 bungy's, and 2 smoke tarps, I rarely carry full tarps, Im local.
     
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  4. May 25, 2011 #3
    chasendreams

    chasendreams Bobtail Member

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    12 chains, 12 binders, 16 4 in straps, 4 portable straps, 6 coil racks, 24 steel edge protectors, 40 plastic edge protectors, 75 -31 in bungee, 120 21 in bungee, 10 dunnage 4x4, 4 16x24 tarps, smoke tarp, 8 rubber strips 4 inch x 4 foot, 1 6 foot stepladder, 1 combo cheater pipe, and misc pieces of carpet for padding, gorilla duct tape, tarp patch kit, tear-aid tape, 2 wide load signs, 6 red flags on sticks, 1 strobe light for back , and 2 strobes for front, one on each side.
     
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  5. May 25, 2011 #4
    Diesel Dave

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    Forgot about the other stuff I carried, except for the tarps and strobe lights, and ladder.
     
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  7. May 25, 2011 #5
    Big John

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    Don't forget the strap roller and hard hat.
     
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  8. May 25, 2011 #6
    Diesel Dave

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    Yep, have the strap roller too. Hard hat and vest is standard about anywhere these days.
     
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  9. May 25, 2011 #7
    jbatmick

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    Tape measure
     
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  10. May 25, 2011 #8
    Wildcat74

    Wildcat74 Medium Load Member

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    Good lord that's a lot of equipment! Having never uses them before I've got to ask: what are the plastic edge protectors used for vs the metal? Always just figured an edge protector was an edge protector. When hauling lumber are you expected to have your own stickers or is it generally provided? Is lumber generally a decent paying load? It looks like the loads closest to my house that would get me out of here are mostly going to be lumber unless I drive a couple more miles deadhead. I'm starting to get really excited about gearing up for all of this but I feel like I've got a lot more to learn between now and loading out for my first run and I've been here trying to get all my questions answered for about a year now! Guess some things are a little mysterious until you take the plunge!
     
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  11. May 25, 2011 #9
    Diesel Dave

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    Plastic is when your straps, the metal ones are for steel. You only use them when you have sharp corners/edges so they don't cut the straps. The metal ones are use for chains and keeps from bending/crimpping the steel.
     
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  12. May 25, 2011 #10
    TURKER

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    Please have some flatbedder to show you what to do with this equipment. Do not jump in the flat bed operation without any experience. YOU CAN LEARN quick but, you must seek help.DONT hurt yourselve and others
     
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