Flatbed Terminology

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by BulletProof, Mar 1, 2013.

  1. Rocketfire

    Rocketfire Light Load Member

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    Where can I get a load securement book? thanks
     
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  3. Lepton1

    Lepton1 Road Train Member

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    Many truck stops sell them. I bought the one published by JJ Keller.
     
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  4. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    Do not try to minimize your securement.

    One thing I have adopted since my early flatbed time is to throw everything onto the load. If God can bend down pick up the trailer and turn it upside down the securement needs to be massive enough to keep the load on the deck.

    A few more minutes in securing. But when a large car full of drunken teens coming for you, you will appreciate that you have taken that time to do your best with it. Many drivers will tell you that my position is way too excessive and they would be right. But those are the moments you would want that secured.
     
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  5. Tin foil hat

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    Amen brother, I saw a driver tie a load of pipe down ,used every chain and binder he had.some of the super truckers laughed and joked about it. 6 hours later a kid cut him off in Pa.turned that truck over on the turnpike and never lost a stick of pipe.
     
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