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It is good to be flatbed when the wind blows.

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by jerezxp7, Nov 16, 2015.

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  1. Nov 16, 2015 #1
    jerezxp7

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    Deerfoot trail Alberta Canada.
     
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  3. Nov 16, 2015 #2
    Fajo

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    Why I'm am I not surprised when I clicked this to see FedEx on the trailer.
     
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  4. Nov 16, 2015 #3
    jerezxp7

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    True but in all fairness to fed ex I saw 4 separate trucks on their sides it was windy.
     
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    mountaingote

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    Yup not even the wheat fields can stop the wind up there, eh?
     
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  7. Nov 16, 2015 #5
    Fajo

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    Yes, But this happens in Wyoming also, You would think they could send a fleet message. "Hey, if its 50MPH winds your dumbarse should not be on the road, Thanks From Insurance agent"
     
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  8. Nov 16, 2015 #6
    Bakerman

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    Looks like the truck got sleepy, decided to stop and take a nap.
     
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  9. Nov 16, 2015 #7
    mountaingote

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    WYDOT always puts wind warnings on the overhead signs, but most people think it doesn't apply to them
     
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  10. Nov 16, 2015 #8
    MACK E-6

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    On that note, I have to wonder.

    When phase 1 wind restrictions go up on the bridges around these parts, empty "semis" are prohibited. Now, a flatbed trailer is still by definition a "semi" trailer, but WE all know an empty one would be immune to the force of wind by comparison to a van.

    Question I have is do LEOs also have that degree of common sense?
     
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    TLeaHeart

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    Mack are you assuming it is the sides of the trailer that causes the blow over? An empty flatbed where the wind gets UNDER the trailer can also be blown over. I have witnessed it happening on I80 near elk mountain. Yes it is a much lower risk of being blown over, but is not immune. And a bridge is the perfect spot for the wind to get UNDER.
     
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  12. Nov 16, 2015 #10
    MACK E-6

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    For that question, yes.

    Since an empty flat is wider than it is tall, that would have to be a hell of a breeze.
     
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