This is all really great information guys. Thank you all so much for your input. I think if I avoid running at night I should be okay. I'll have...
Good Morning Everyone, I'm taking on my first oversized load. I'm going from Alabama to California. It's a motorcoach that should leave me at or...
I tried to search for a thread like this and didn't see anything recent. If this is the wrong place for this, feel free to move the thread please....
On our setup we have shortened chains so there is no excess, really, to wrap. But we do wrap a strap around the loose chain and lever binder 2-3...
Yeah, I haven't said anything to the driver yet. I just got his report on what he said happened and it seemed off to me. This thread solidifies...
I just ordered four and have them on the way to to the truck. Appreciate the suggestion.
I don't own the truck, but I'm responsible for the equipment. I've never had this happen, even if the chains loosen up, and I've been hauling for...
Looking for a second opinion on this. Driver says the truck hit a rough patch and the damage occurred over a 30 mile stretch. My gut tells me this...
We have some people working on the border crossing issue. I was redirected to another load/ route until it can be squared away.
Asking about regulations. I'm not trying to get away with anything. Trying to run legally all the way.
So in working for a company where I'm strictly hauling the company's own equipment from place to place. Yes crossing state borders, and later,...
Peterbilt 579. Pictures related. Anyone know what these are for? [IMG] Imgur
@ChaoSS Here's an update: Imgur My thoughts on the securement of the front are to use a binder from the bus to the rear of the trailer. I'm still...
@ChaoSS It is a step with a detachable gooseneck. We're having to remove the celvice from the end of the chain and reattach it and then hook it....
@TripleSix After watching that video I think I understand better why the indirect securement is not preferred, because you can't get that 45...
I've got 4 chains. 2 up front, 2 in back, just to be sure. The ones up front aren't pictured, we're still working out how to make that secured. So...
Hey Guys, So I'm new to the flat-bed world and I'm going to be hauling a getup similar to this right here: https://imgur.com/a/8rKtFOf and I'm...
