Post your flatbed load pictures here

HAHAHAHA I actually just busted out laughing on that one! Have not been there driving a big truck since 06 and I have no problem with not going there in one either.

 

oops, wrong thread

 

as someone posted there are regs that cover items such as this with designated securement points, those would have been perfectly fine attached on the ends as designed.

many items such as large air conditioners have designated attachment points. load at some ac places and throw straps every ten feet and you have a expensive a/c unit.

you guys need to find, read , and understand the entire securement regs. if not you may cost yourself or your company a huge cargo claim.

one thing i see posted here a lot is the number of straps required in the first five feet of a load or such if isnt stopped by a bulkhead or such from forward movement.

many dont seem to realize that dunnage, rubber mats, etc all affect movement of the cargo by creating friction.

the deal about a strap every 10 feet isnt chiseled in stone for every load placed on a trailer. and the best guidance is the shipper, they will usually instruct you where to place proper securement. as one poster stated a load that is chained someties requires a different manner of securement, it depends on shape size,etc etc.

you have to be adaptable , and honestly in 33 years i have never once been screwed with over securement. just keep em tight and not flapping and you will be fine.

 

no, actually youre right.

 

You taking that to Texas and where's the full tarp?

 

I see some of you guys ain't cross chaining like you should when there are dedicated attachment points.

Like the tank container for instance. You don't chain at the bottom you use the top points to opposite sides like autocar said. That way creates downward pressure besides limiting side to side movement. Downward pressure (friction) is what holds the freight to the trailer.

And the loco tanks too.

Seems like everyone just wants to toss straps across the top of everything.

I always ask shipper how they prefer tiedowns and chains or straps. Paint damage is always a question too. Sometimes I don't agree and do it my way to save my butt from damage or cargo loss.

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I had 5 days of this thread to catch up on. You guys gotta stop posting so much!

 

i wasn't sure if anyone would get the reference

 

hey maxi you have a load headed down I-5 through sactown today? saw a sammons volvo jsut like yours with some orange farm equipment on it