Is this load ready to go?

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  1. Lyle H

    Lyle H Road Train Member

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    It kinda looks like drywall to me. So tarping would be a must.
     
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  3. MOBee

    MOBee Road Train Member

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    And I was the corner queen. I probably used to many corners but never had a claim either.
     
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  4. MOBee

    MOBee Road Train Member

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    As much as I hated harping.....I would tarp this just in case.
     
  5. Dadetrucking305

    Dadetrucking305 Heavy Load Member

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    No expert here but I would x wrap the rear pallet.
     
  6. Ruthless

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    I would put one of the two on the rear unit on a diagonal to wrap around the back//can’t walk backwards that way
     
  7. TravR1

    TravR1 Road Train Member

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    Dispatch says no tarp. The load has been sitting out over a day waiting for me.

    I did have that thought. This stuff looks awfully clean.
     
  8. REO6205

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    That was my thought too. I was wondering if that stuff would get slick when it was wet or maybe start to deteriorate. It would be a bummer to wind up with a 40,000 lb pile of mush.
    And, as long as we're talking weight, check weigh that thing. Never trust a dispatcher's weight guess.
    See if you can get them to specify No Tarp on the bills or at least a screen shot of your dispatcher's saying no tarp.
    In any case, CYA and have a good ride. Let us know how you make out.
     
  9. kylefitzy

    kylefitzy Road Train Member

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    Not a chance I would tarp that load, especially for free.
     
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  10. TravR1

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    They taught me to put straps over the outside of the rub rails. Is the inside better? What's the benefit of going inside? I've been told to go inside before by other guys
     
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  11. Dadetrucking305

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    On the outside if you get sideswiped the straps can be cut.
     
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