Flatbed Work ?

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  1. Brickman

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    I know what the x strap is for.

    And its not needed on big square bales that are loaded right. Properly loaded hay takes a very severe lean to come off the trailer.

    Shingles, onions, insulation bundles........ yes.
     
  2. terrylamar

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    Those of us that aren't preverts, call this x-chanining. Leave it to a Maverick driver!:biggrin_25519:
     
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    You call them X's I call them bra's. I can't help it that black long nose pete fried your forehead from sun glare...:biggrin_2559:
     
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    Hey TMC reject. That number you gave me was that your home # before you went to ATS or your cell? I started to call you the other day.
     
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    Cell phone.
     
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    I passed by the home terminal on Saturday, luckily it was raining and I won't have to spend too much time getting rid of the stench.:biggrin_2559:
     
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    I x-strapped or horseshoe chained EVERYthing I could that was square: Pallets, bricks, etc. Even built dunnage bulkheads whenever I had room to. With TMC and both other flatbed companies I was with. I was not about to lose a load under ANY circumstances. Just figured every car driving behind or beside me had MY family in it. Only takes a couple extra minutes to get the extra securement on. TMC taught me well and nowadays when I see a flat on the road, I compare their securement to the oversecurement I was taught at TMC.
     
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    Might want to check back there in the bunk for that bucket o chicken bones you left and them nappy ole smelly clothes you tossed back there.:biggrin_25523: