Where is everyone #5

As long as you cover FOR the length of the structural piece, it would be legal.

 

Ok so as I understand you structural items dont have to have 2 in the first 10 just one for each 10 feet in length regardless of the placement?

 

You have to have the proper amount of securement FOR the rules, not AT. There is a difference.

Say for example, you had a 100 ft light pole on a stretch flat. The regs state 2 within the first 10 ft and one FOR every 10ft or fractions there of. Structural piece. Stretch trailer. That trailer is going to flex like crazy. Put your dunnage and securement at the ends. If you try to put a strap every 10 ft, you will have a disaster. The constant flexing will wreak havoc on the securement and possibly damage the load. Putting the dunnage at the ends will allow the trailer to flex.
The only way you can do this now is by putting dunnage under one end or secure it as I recommend.

 

Ok. I've got what you're saying now. In the am I'll move straps around to tie the front down and have the rear off the deck and roll with it.

 

Right. You are still required to have the same amount of securement (not dunnage) for the length of the piece, but you put them at the ends since it is structural.

There are some loads that are big, but lightweight and fragile, like air refrigeration units that will easily take damage if you don't secure them correctly. In that case, instead of your straps taking damage, the unit would bend or even break at a seam.

Edit: For future reference, next time you have that issue, stick dunnage under the ends. That will take the crown and the flex of the trailer out of the equation. Secure the ends and you would never have any issues with damaged straps or loads.

 

I appreciate the help. This ole boys about to head to bed and hang out at a friends in Texas tomorrow then head to Oklahoma on christmas and off load Wednesday then try to get home in Arkansas to see the family.

 

Exactly what I was going to recommend. Six is correct in what he's saying about what's legal, and the correct way to secure long peices. I like to throw a couple extra just for looks.

Like with your load, first strap at the very front, directly over where the load, or dunnage, meets the deck. That strap would be as tight as I could get it without damaging the freight. Second strap 7 to 10 feet behind, wherever looks best. This strap is just snug, not tight at all. Use half twists so it's not flapping in the breeze.

I try to put myself in a DOT cops shoes for a minute. Pretend this is the first time I've seen the load, I glance at the load, does it look legal? If I have to look again, and start having to think about it, then I need to make it "look" better.

When I roll through a scale house, that's all I'm wanting to do, roll right through. I don't want to give a DOT cop a reason to pull me if I can help it.

Stuff that's really long and fragile, that's a different story, when you don't want anything to have the remotest chance of interfering with the loads ability to flex. And DOT is going to look at you close anyways.

 

Went redneck make your own trail style.....rich kid daddy pays for everything. 2500 ram with a tuned and deleted cummins. Lift kit custom sway bars. I can't believe the only thing that broke was a sway bar. Broke off at the mount. Sorry for bad pics I took em while taking a vid.

Someone tell me how to upload a vid so I can give y'all a proper hillbilly Christmas lol

 

Easiest way I found is upload on Youtube, then post the link here. The video will appear embedded in the post.

 

Congratulations in order A Model?

Merry Christmas buddy!