Where is your brother?
Maybe he needs to come here and learn about how to do his job right, don't want to see someone washed out because they are ignorant in how to do a good job.
How to prevent uneven cargo, is it my fault?
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by cbelman18, Mar 26, 2018.
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Sounds like someone mashed on the binders,,,
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As a driver it is your responsibility to make sure your rig and load is safe and secure before you start out. The fines suck and with presealed loads this crap is a constant headache. However there are some redflags in the OPs first post that I'm senseing the whole story is not being told. It don't really matter though. This fine most likely soon will be due and payable. Lesson learned!!
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Generally speaking, sensible and proper driving style and not being caught off guard enroute will keep even poorly situated freight in place. That said though, there are bridge abutments today that can jostle freight, equipment, and driver in extreme fashion.
Poor driving style and technique? (Drive the truck like it's a Jeep) then all bets are off for freight being kept intact.Last edited: Mar 27, 2018
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You the driver are responsible for that equipment that starts at the front bumper to the air flowing off the back, Not knowing how a trailer is loaded is insane, you can hit your first little curve and flip.
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Pre-loaded/sealed trailers can be a problem, however, the driver is entitled to see the BOL and question just exactly what is in the trailer. Now I understand, you sometimes load at a storage type shipper with "freight all kinds" (FAK) written on the BOL. But ultimely, the driver is responsible. Ask questions, like, is the load palletized, is it on the floor, is it top heavy, is it loaded front to back etc
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Soon as you release the brakes it's all on the driver.
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