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daf105paccar said: ↑

2 big pressure gauges mounted (on each axle 1)
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I already have a scale on my truck and dry van. Plan to add one to this trailer

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I used to strap my dunnage on the braces behind the landing gear on some trailers. I literally hated keeping it on the trailer deck, unless I knew I would need it for the next load.
The last few years I ran otr I quit carrying tarps at all, except for a smoke tarp, I turned down a few loads because of it, but not as many as a guy would think. I was pulling a step too instead of a flat, that made some difference, I'm sure.
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I’ll probbaly end up doing that, but if I can. Add a dunnage, I will

I know steel tarps are smaller

What’s the difference between lumber and steel tarps

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For the height pole go to home depot and buy a telescoping branch trimmer. Take saw end off and put anything in it's place. Just bolts on. Much cheaper and very sturdy. Use a magic marker and put a simple ruler on side

I would get a 3 piece lumber tarp and 1 steel tarp.
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Any online place I can look at this

How does the 3 piece lumber tarps come(sizes)

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MrEd said: ↑

If you havent already bought anything, go to a trailer dealer, or buy it online. Buying most flatbed stuff in a truckstop will be double what those places cost. Sorry if anyone else already gave this advice or if you already knew.
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Never in a truck stop. Planning on ordering everything online since I have time

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HillbillyDeluxeTruck said: ↑

You dont need 22 4" straps and you dont need any 20ft straps. Get like 3 or 4 extra straps besides however many winches you have.

4" ratchets are nice, but not really needed to start out.

Id say 10 chains and binders.

As far as dunnage, I used to carry like 8 pieces. Hardly ever needed that much. Only time I used more was hauling pipe, then it was 9 pieces. I wouldnt waste time with a dunnage rack, Id just chain them down at the front or rear of the trailer.

Tarps. I hate tarps, but sometimes ya need them. I spend a lot of time thinking about the perfect tarps. My 4fts are nice, my 8ft ones are a pain in the ###. I personally think the 3 piece sets are nice and that's what I want to go with at some point because most of the freight I haul never goes end to end on the deck, and my 24ft tarps overlap a lot. Ive even wondered if I could get a tarp made with heavy duty zippers and have different length sides lol.

Probably missed some things, but those are my thoughts for now.
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I will have a total of 22 winches. So how many straps you suggest

I gotta look at these 3 piece tarps, because I’m a little confused on the sized to order. I know I’m looking for 8’ drop by the size I’m confused by.

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stayinback said: ↑

Yeah,Looks good there OP.

Go with the 21 inch bungees instead- 15's are good for sides only- 21's will get you wrapped up all over-

And If your gonna be running broker only (Which you will,especially in these tough times..Many Shippers wont even look at you without experience and capacity) Don't overdo it! Most Broker Loads are Leftover contract lanes or Spot freight nobody wants......

Good Luck passing out your Cards- Its what I did when I first started.....
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I read somewhere that the 21” stretch out and become use less and when the 15 stretch out they become great.

Mainly just handing out my cards in ny. Lots of low key places and I live here.

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View attachment 285384 Just starting out I would just stick with the 30 foot 4" straps, I wouldnt worry about getting the 20 feet...

Get a couple 4" ratchet straps and a couple 2" ratchet straps...
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The rachet straps has to have the hooks on the end?

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Doughboy18 said: ↑

I will have a total of 22 winches. So how many straps you suggest

I gotta look at these 3 piece tarps, because I’m a little confused on the sized to order. I know I’m looking for 8’ drop by the size I’m confused by.
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As far as tarps, typical 48' trailer tarps are 26-27 feet in length for good overlap.

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Any online place I can look at this

How does the 3 piece lumber tarps come(sizes)
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Fiskars PowerLever 1-1/8 in. Cut Capacity Steel Saw Blade 15 in. Fiberglass Pole 14 ft. Tree Pruner-393981-1002 - The Home Depot

Three-piece Lumber Tarp - Lumber Tarps - Flatbed Tarps & Products - Products

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Which one... size???

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