Flatbed Terminology

Where can I get a load securement book? thanks

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

Awesome info!
Do they make any lightweight waterproof tarps.TBH ive never tarped,never had to w building materials.Also whats a good all purpose tarp for everything?

 

You buying for yourself?
Lightweight imo is closer to water resistant than “proof”

All purpose is kinda wide open/ 27x24 with a 8’ flap @ 18oz x2 will do 90% of anything you gotta tarp; but if youre mostly doing across town plate steel or coils that would be a lot more than youd want


What are you gonna be doing most often with them?

 

prob bldng materials and such.