How to properly secure metal coils on flatbed trailer

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Chinatown, Sep 3, 2026.

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  2. SmallPackage

    SmallPackage Road Train Member

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    Should be how to unload them quickly and hands free. Some folks on here say flatbedding can never be down automanous. This proves them wrong. Lol.
     
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  3. Zeus 49

    Zeus 49 Light Load Member

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    Alrighty then
     
  4. farmerjohn64

    farmerjohn64 Road Train Member

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    Never use straps for a suicide coil, pretty good way to die; your question didn’t address how they’re loaded, whether it’s “suicide,” “eye to the sky,” or “shotgun.” I’ve actually never hauled one loaded shotgun lol think people just been trying to take me out, make that thing roll up the truck
     
  5. Stringb8n

    Stringb8n Road Train Member

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    Not a single piece of securement through the eye at all?
     
  6. Magoo1968

    Magoo1968 Road Train Member

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    Normally doesn’t the shipper band them to prevent that
     
  7. SmallPackage

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    Looked like it was in Germany or someplace like that. Maybe thats a new way of laying down some new guard rail. Spools off of truck than another crew is behind it nailing it up.
     
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