Sometimes tarps can be ridiculously entertaining (in later years looking back anyhow).
Once upon a time I was delivering a load down in Mass. Our tarps were fitted 2 piece. I had the lead tarp spread out on the ground, ready to fold/roll it up. Nice clear, sunny day, no wind atall and I'd already done the back half.
Suddenly a gust of wind hit out of nowhere, got under my tarp and the thing went fluttering across the yard like a big bat.. just an inch or so off the ground. Of course I'm chasing it like a fool trying to step on it.
Anyhow, there was a bunch of girls from the office out having a coffe/smoke/gab session. Suddenly this big black "thing" comes skittering past them. Coffee went flying, cigs went flying and screaming women went every which way.
Eventually a guy ran it down with his forklift just as it was heading for the gate. Dang thing travelled a good 300 yards. For several months afterward I was known as "The Batman" in that yard and the office girls didn't like me much.
OldTimer Tarp Story
Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Kittyfoot, Feb 26, 2012.
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Yup, jerks you off balance and your natural reaction is to grab tighter.
Actually, very seldom does the tarp come completely off all at once so by hanging on you break your own fall. Chances are if you stumble and let go you're still going off the load.... head first.
Lots of things can go wrong for you on top of a load.Giggles the Original Thanks this.
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