Prime Flatbed Divison Info

Still really new to flatbedding. Since last post I have had steal coils and more plastic pipe but my load from Hell follows:

Picked up in Pevely, Mo. a load of styrofoam, stacked 13.6. Cool part is they lift and lower your tarps over you load once you have strapped. Cool.

Problem begins when I hit X335 at Burford, Wy. I pass thru two WyDot flashing signs indicating 50 mph gust, no light trucks. CB rings out, hey flatbed your about to loose your tarps. When I pull over at least a dozen bungies have snapped. I have to get up on the top of the load 3 times to maneuver the tarps back into position. I take the next exit and shut down. The load was only 6200 lbs but one pain in the _)*^@#. Decided to shut down for my 10 once I informed FM. Left out arounf 3AM to much calmer winds.

When I haul this load again I will bungie and rope much differently.

 

It's a engine overhaul that is done without removing the engine from the truck. They can't do all the machine work that is done with a regular engine rebuild.

 

Have had to just put on a smoke tarp? I made the mistake of putting on a full one instead.

 

Thanks ORD I guess ill be experimenting with rope when I go solo my trainer doesn't use rope and I think its a good idea to use it I do agree wind and tarps dont go together that well it sucks driving at night and the wind is under the tarps haven't had a foam load yet but I would like 2get one before I go solo for the experience

 

Mudruner full tarps was my understanding for this load there was another prime there and they did full tarps also

 

currently under a load of shingles, 47600 lbs! Still managing to get at least 8.0mpg for now. Just shut down in Oak Grove, Mo and headed to Brroksville, In. Hope to get a short run after that so I can see my 2 grand daughters in Erie for the holiday?

 

He's in the flats.