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Why can't you secure your load?

Discussion in 'Questions To Truckers From The General Public' started by CMoore2004, Nov 16, 2008.

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  1. Nov 20, 2008 #31
    CMoore2004

    CMoore2004 Road Train Member

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    I believe that 4,000 you read is what the DOT rating is if they don't have a tag on them specifying another WLL.
     
    CMoore2004, Nov 20, 2008
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  3. Nov 20, 2008 #32
    notarps4me

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    Our breaking point is 15.000 on straps.
     
    notarps4me, Nov 20, 2008
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  4. Nov 20, 2008 #33
    Les2

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    The problem with straps is if they are showing any wear it drops the rating. Same with chains, It's just that straps wear out faster.
     
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  5. Nov 20, 2008 #34
    Faber

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    I prefer to use string and bowtie knots....or if its really heavy some rubber bands.
     
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  7. Nov 22, 2008 #35
    dockthumper

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    Our straps are WLL 5400-6000 with a breaking strength of 15000. We do steal, but not coils. The pain is protecting the straps from rubbing through on anything that will cut through them.
     
    dockthumper, Nov 22, 2008
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  8. Nov 22, 2008 #36
    Faber

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    then use chains....
     
    Faber, Nov 22, 2008
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  9. Nov 22, 2008 #37
    dockthumper

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    We haul more products that would be damaged by chains, so we dont carry them.
     
    dockthumper, Nov 22, 2008
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    Faber Thanks this.
  10. Nov 22, 2008 #38
    Scarecrow03

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    I've loaded aluminum coils eye to the sky and only used 3 straps and wood blocks front and back of the skid, as well as skid pads under the skid and never had a coil move.

    Notarps, you loaded at the same place in Russellville, KY.
     
    Scarecrow03, Nov 22, 2008
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  11. Nov 22, 2008 #39
    notarps4me

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    You would be talking about logan
    Many a time. Usually go to conroe TX, but took one load to Denver CO.
     
    notarps4me, Nov 22, 2008
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  12. Nov 22, 2008 #40
    Scarecrow03

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    Did you secure yours any different than I described?
     
    Scarecrow03, Nov 22, 2008
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