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Good for a first drop deck?

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by MNdriver, Apr 27, 2012.

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  1. Apr 28, 2012 #41
    MNdriver

    MNdriver Road Train Member

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    I'd rather not have any tarps.

    The steel tarps would likely be the first thing I get. Maybe just three of them. I am hoping to avoid hauling any lumber that requires 8' box tarps.

    Did I mention I hate tarping? Especially in the NoDak and Minn winters.
     
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  3. Apr 28, 2012 #42
    the gambler

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    I actually carry two 24x16 and a 16x16 smoke and very seldom miss any loads because of tarps. Although I did have to turn one of my 24s sideways on a load I accepted when the broker stated it only required four foot drops. It actually needed 8 foots for an industrial sized air compressor.

    Also I don't care alot for tarps but it pays pretty well when I have to, and gets me
    back to our customer base.
     
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  4. Apr 28, 2012 #43
    MNdriver

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    My first job I had 2- 8' box tarps with a 16X50 foot steel tarp along with a 12X12 smoke.
     
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  5. Apr 28, 2012 #44
    the gambler

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    That's old school stuff there lol, we're they canvas and used rope instead of bungies lol
     
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  7. Apr 28, 2012 #45
    the gambler

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    I don't do alot of the northern stuff so I get off pretty easy other than a little wind.
     
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  8. Apr 28, 2012 #46
    MNdriver

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    They were vinyl coated. #### heavy too.

    We used 21" bungee's at least.

    Hey, it was 1991 when I ran flats last.
     
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  9. Apr 29, 2012 #47
    Katz

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    Does using ropes make me old school, or just cheapskate? Them 5/16" x 50' ropes are $3 at Wally World.
     

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