Shoddy Load?

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  1. Jun 19, 2020 #1
    farmerjohn64

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    Hi,

    We just picked up a load in California that came from south of the border and I wanna know what you think about it; I personally don’t like it and with my very limited experience there’s a few things that even I know don’t look right.

    Best regards, John
     

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  3. Jun 19, 2020 #2
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    :eek:
     
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    One thing I’m not 100% sure about is I swear we needed to throw some chains
     
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    make sure your trainer is driving, when

    1) something(s) fall off

    2) there is an accident

    3) you pull into a weigh station
     
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  7. Jun 19, 2020 #5
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    Those boxes especially
     
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    I want to do this right and that’s why I’m sharing this
     
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    skellr

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    Can you pull that crate back inside the trailer with a strap?

    Maybe use a 2" strap or two to avoid this...
    Screenshot_20200619-134508.png
     
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    Yeah, do you have many 2" straps?
    But then you need to worry about crushing the boxes and having them wiggle out more easily.
     
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    skellr

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    I would, just because it looks like you might need to use the straps elsewhere and you might run out. :)
     
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    It's not too bad, it just looks really ugly and intimidating. I think it will ride well.

    Just go over every pallet and box three times and question anything that looks off, and don't get in a hurry to get it secured.
     
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