Owner Operator/Student Driver/ 2nd Load/ 2nd Time Tarping

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  1. Jul 20, 2013 #1
    keepontrucking81

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    Hello drivers I wanted to post some pics of my Tarping Job let me know what you think.... This was my second time. You can tell how I was way off. It's a process , I'm learning day by day , I was also short on bungee cords and my 2 tarps didnt fully cover The load. Those are the only 2 I have... I need too figure out what sizes too buy ASAP. I had this load last week , part of the load had to be tarped , 6 ft x 4 ft wide , I had to use the huge tarp , it was pain in the butt.. Here ya go drivers.

    Thanks
    Johnny
     

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  3. Jul 21, 2013 #2
    Richter

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    Doesn't look bad...The best bet is to carry 4 tarps. 2 tarps should have 6 foot drops and no flap in front and rear. These are steel taros and ideal for a load like that. You also need 2 with 8 foot drops and flaps on front and rear. These are lumber tarps and are for taller loads like lumber, insulation, FAk, etc. Also buy bunggies online in boxes of 50 or 100. You can never have to many bungies lol.
     
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  4. Jul 21, 2013 #3
    Noggin

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    Looks good for your experience. Heck, looks better than some of my company drivers that have been doing it a while. lol....

    If you plan on hauling high loads, get some 8 foot drops. If you only plan on hauling steel and such, your 4' and some 6' will be plenty. I buy a lot of my equipment from myteeproducts.com , they usually have the lower price. I have all my 4' tarps from there, and they've lasted me a couple years now. And just looking through some of their general loading equipment, I haven't found a cheaper site. I'm happy with them. They're out of Ashland, OH.
     
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  5. Jul 21, 2013 #4
    Roscopeco

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    Looks good, nice tarps.
     
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  7. Jul 21, 2013 #5
    keepontrucking81

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    Hahaha Noggin, thanks drivers !
     
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  8. Jul 22, 2013 #6
    RAGE 18

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    Looks good bro but u would ve been screwed if it was winter time because of the exposed load in the back. A lot of shippers won't even let you go away from the yard if the load isn't completely covered. Some of these guys will walk outside to look at it THEN you sign paper work. Some of these guys have pictures of how not to do it and get rejected from the site. But the tiedown part I think you got it man.
     
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  9. Jul 23, 2013 #7
    Semi Crazy

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    Allied Tube...
     
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  10. Jul 23, 2013 #8
    keepontrucking81

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    Yes Allied Tube.

    I'm on my 3rd run left yesterday, I'm in Texas, IT HOTT!!!! Man tarping is a madir fakir guys.
     
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    RAGE 18

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    Don't sweat it lmao...u will have a six pack in no time.
     
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  12. Jul 24, 2013 #10
    keepontrucking81

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    Keep On Trucking
     

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