Flatbed training?

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  1. RollinThunderVet

    RollinThunderVet Heavy Load Member

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    There is... 20181209_183318.jpg
     
    RollinThunderVet, Dec 9, 2018
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    A 50' piece would require 6 straps. A 51' piece would require 7.
     
    Rooster1291979, Dec 11, 2018
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    Its a guideline to give someone an idea of how many straps are needed.
     
    HillbillyDeluxeTruck, Dec 15, 2018
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    I taught myself flatbed. I waited a couple months before I got into hauling coils. It's scary to think of what would it be like if the straps broke and your load got loose. I strap it down like I'm going 100 mph, but I drive like it's not strapped at all. I've gotten better with chains and binders, but it's still nerve racking.
     
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    I would be scared as hell if I used straps and not chains on coils also. My first load I ever hauled was coils.
     
    adayrider, Jan 1, 2019
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    Oh dear God, no man. No straps on coils haha, sorry! Misunderstanding
     
    Peterbuilt1013, Jan 1, 2019
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    No, my name is Peter and I built ... So it's Peterbuilt
     
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    Oh, cool. What did you build?
     
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