Post flatbed load photos here V2.0

I saw that truck in Denver last summer. I'm sure he's just running local (daycab) but ####, I wouldn't want to have to slam on the binders and swerve with that few straps on a tall steel load.

 

I personally would have used a few more straps. But I've cheated a few times myself,.. so I have no room to chastise anyone over something like that. Hopefully he was driving carefully.

I secure my loads with an emphasis on self preservation. One of my biggest fears is having to hit the brakes in an emergency and having my load come through the back of the truck crushing me to death.


Hurst:smt111

 

A lot off the times it isn't the driver who pays for HIS poor securement.
It is innocent bystanders.

 

I agree. I over strapped also, on my present load.

What's the saying

"Have it and not need it, then need it and not have it."

 

Just a little bit of what's been going on.

 

I would post a pic of my current ld. but I have no ld.
We moved up to Lamar, Pa. My buddy will meet me here in the morning and I will get my normal trl. back.
Then I guess Monday ld. and go about 300 miles and unld. and go get another ld. for that 300 mile haul.
Yea ha.. But I know the money will be right on this change of plans..

 

The way I look at it,.. if I feel safe knowing I am protected from my load,.. then my load IS secure enough that it wont effect any innocent bystanders as well. Thats another fear of mine,.. hurting an innocent person.

Hurst:smt111