Flatbed supplies and where to get them

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by nerok9, Dec 2, 2007.

  1. cecil

    cecil Bobtail Member

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    I am doing dry van as of now and thinking of landstar step deck or flat what all do they supply as far as chains,binder,winches,tarps,bungees and how many should i have of them all any help would be helpfull
     
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  3. tk40176

    tk40176 Light Load Member

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    Mytee Products in OH (good web site)
    Tri City in Granite City, IL (no tax w/ DOT/MC#)
    Best Tarp in W. Memphis, TN (great light weight tarp)

    Minimal:
    Headache rack - (wouldn't go any other way than an enclose one - 3 doors or more - in rain/snow / theft - your equipments will last longer)
    tarps to cover at least a 48" TLR load (6' - 8' drop) Custom 4' drop w/ 4' add on would be great (black color draws heat in summer time but less noticeable when patched :biggrin_25525:)
    10 chains (16' - 25'/ 10 binders - strength rating depends on carriers
    paddings for tarp (best would be felt materials)
    12 x 4" straps
    4 x 2" ratchet straps
    2 portable winches
    winch bar
    strap roller would be nice
    dunnage / woods to protect the trl floor (Home Depot / Lowes)
    150 bungees or 25 bungees w/ 4 x 50' ropes (ropes are cheaper/faster/lighter/less damaging to the tarps + better in the wind :biggrin_25525:)
    coil racks / coil rubbers - (don't justify the expense unless u plan to haul it regularly)
    edge protectors - VeeBoards being the best but most $$
    chain protectors (usually smaller + made of metal)
    4" wide Gorilla tapes (tarp repair / noisey kids / women / robbery) :biggrin_2555:


    Name brand don't matter (tarp makers make their own so it'll depend on the quality of the material used by them at that moment.) There are lot more but that should do for a start. If done right approx. $3,000 or more.
     
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