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How to stay clean tarping

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Flightline, Jan 16, 2012.

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  1. Jan 17, 2012 #21
    OpenRoadDreamer

    OpenRoadDreamer Road Train Member

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    Its simple... Make sure the tarp and load and trailer are all perfectly clean... Then you wont get dirty.
     
    OpenRoadDreamer, Jan 17, 2012
    OpenRoadDreamer, Jan 17, 2012
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  3. Jan 18, 2012 #22
    Old Tom

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    When I ran open-deck, always coveralls. When it was hot out, I'd change into just a tee shirt and underwear, then on with the coveralls. Usually still ended up sweaty, but toweled off after loading, and a bit of spray deoderant, into fresh clothes and off I'd go. Usually headed for a shower as soon as I could.
     
    Old Tom, Jan 18, 2012
    Old Tom, Jan 18, 2012
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  4. Jan 18, 2012 #23
    Allow Me.

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    I always picked up rolled up tarps and held them arms length downward, so they were about knee high. I also washed my tarps occassionally. I stored them in the vault behind the cab, so setting them up was easy. Yes, they get dirty, but given the choice to roll them on dirt VS pavement, I did pavement. Sometimes even on the empty trailer, which was clean. BTW, I'm kind of a clean freak, so I notice dirty things, like hand prints on doors, dirty salt/pepper shakers in restaurants, crumbs in crevices in the booths, brake dust on front wheels of 4 wheelers, etc. etc. etc. If using a public phone, I wipe the ear piece and mouth piece first.
     
    Allow Me., Jan 18, 2012
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  5. Jan 18, 2012 #24
    G/MAN

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    The only way to keep from getting dirty while tarping a load is to get someone else to tarp it for you. :biggrin_25525:
     
    G/MAN, Jan 18, 2012
    G/MAN, Jan 18, 2012
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  7. Jan 18, 2012 #25
    skateboardman

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    right g-man, something is going to get dirty, the coveralls if nothing else, lol
     
    skateboardman, Jan 18, 2012
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  8. Jan 18, 2012 #26
    gravelhauler

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    You can get a pair of thin Dickies coveralls from Walmart for a few bucks. You will stay cool enough and clean.
     
    gravelhauler, Jan 18, 2012
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  9. Jan 19, 2012 #27
    SHC

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    I just want to reaffirm how much I hate tarping....5 skidded coils and the wind is kicking about 30mph today. It was tons of fun let me tell ya!!! Looks like s*!t but I really could care less, as long as it stays dry ;)
     
    SHC, Jan 19, 2012
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  10. Jan 19, 2012 #28
    Les2

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    You need to go back and re-read the first sentence of his post.

    I've never seen a load yet that paid enough to lug around 8' drop tarps...
     
    Les2, Jan 19, 2012
    Les2, Jan 19, 2012
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  11. Jan 19, 2012 #29
    mgfg

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    Quit looking on the broker boards and deal direct then :biggrin_25521:

    Lots of good paying freight out there, even when you have to throw tarps.
     
    mgfg, Jan 19, 2012
    mgfg, Jan 19, 2012
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  12. Jan 19, 2012 #30
    Les2

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    Not looking on a broker board......LOL. But that was funny!!!!:yes2557:
     
    Les2, Jan 19, 2012
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