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Is there much more sitting around flatbed

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Gonzo1300, Jan 8, 2018.

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  1. Jan 9, 2018 #31
    akfisher

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    When I hauled dry van for Transport America I would say 80% was drop and hook if not more. I rarely waited like I did pulling reefer before that.
     
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  3. Jan 9, 2018 #32
    Gonzo1300

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    Hmmmmm this sound familiar. If this is the same black trucks I'm thinking about, I had to help a fellow tarp a load in Texas roughly a month ago so we could get out of the shippers yard before they closed the gate.
     
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  4. Jan 9, 2018 #33
    Gonzo1300

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    Agreed. I like the fact that you get to get out and do a little something so you don't end up tilting the truck when you climb up in it
     
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  5. Jan 9, 2018 #34
    Gonzo1300

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    Nope just your wallet if the man catches it bit it's not to bad.
     
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  7. Jan 9, 2018 #35
    Gonzo1300

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    Yeah I heard about reefer, I ran fro. That Idea
     
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  8. Jan 9, 2018 #36
    x1Heavy

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    Here in the south, some trucks STAY tilted, as do some buses.
     
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  9. Jan 9, 2018 #37
    SidewaysBentHalo

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    . Dock hoggers bug me for some reason. I understand if its raining or snowing. If its not then secure, roll the tarp, anchor it and get the hell out of the way. Some of us came prepared with ponchos or coveralls and ski masks.
     
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  10. Jan 10, 2018 #38
    Gonzo1300

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    I seen a driver around a month ago run into some heavy rain. He stopped under the Bridge next to the shop and started rushing to tarp his load on the highway because he was being lazy.
     
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  11. Jan 10, 2018 #39
    REO6205

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    You guys that are grumbling about being stuck behind a flatbed that's tarping...
    Did it ever occur to you to walk up and give the guy a hand? Or at least offer some help? It might get him out of your way faster and it sure won't hurt you any either.
     
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  12. Jan 10, 2018 #40
    Gonzo1300

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    Been there done that. One time after we was finished with his load I watched him pulling out of the lot while the fork lift was lifting my tarp up to me lol. Just sometimes works out that way I guess
     
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