I know, I'm used to putting my lumber on it. sign at the gates, "NO STAKES, NO PIPE." Must be some mass safety geeks or poor insurance.
I refuse to haul loose pipe. I seen too many loads spilled and too many cone thru the cab. I ran a lot of Texas, and granted most of the loads were hauled by Mexicans who should not have been in a truck to begin with. I know they are not that bad to haul, but I don't have the proper equipment then I won't haul it. Just the way I am.
probably has something to do with them running up and down the road with two straps on a full load of pipe. i see it all the time