Shoddy Load?

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  1. farmerjohn64

    farmerjohn64 Road Train Member

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    I pointed precisely that out to my trainer and his response started with, “Mannn.”

    That’s a good idea, I’m also wondering where the hell the edge protectors are for the straps because they’re touching metal
     
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  3. Wasted Thyme

    Wasted Thyme Road Train Member

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    I'm guessing you can't get it reloaded correctly. That sux
     
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  4. farmerjohn64

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    I would’ve taken one look at that in the bobtail and just kept on rollin man
     
  5. skellr

    skellr Road Train Member

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    Yeah, that happens alot from those South of the border shippers.
     
  6. farmerjohn64

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    I’ve watched him roll past two so far and somehow he got away with it; I wasn’t looking but he claimed one said he could keep going, but it was open so why take the chance
     
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  7. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    Ahhhh good ol liftgates... i know exactly where ur at and i know @FerrissWheel does to :D . Them things can be sketchy....put some cardboard under straps , should be plenty on the ground there... Tell the fat mexican dude , devin says que paso lol
     
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  8. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    Keep an eye on those boxes as well. The banding comes apart real easy.. Dont wanna lose those on the highway. Other than that as long as u got em tightened down they ride real easy
     
  9. farmerjohn64

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    Hell they’re probably already gone but I was thinking I could put some bungees on them next time we stop if not; we’re bringing it to Kentucky
     
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  10. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    I got in the habit of checking all those bandings when i was strapping down. If they were loose id cut em off and write down which liftgate set they went to , if u have multiple drops , dont wanna get them mixed up . It should say on ur paperwork as well how many boxes are with each delivery..... The biggest thing tho is u need some edge protection under those straps. Ive cut more than 1 strap on those things even with protection. Cardboard works just fine... make sure straps arent pinching any hydraulic lines or any wires .... Those loads used to be my bread n butter. Usually otay mesa all the way to PA or new york . With 6 or 7 drops in between. Easy money
     
  11. farmerjohn64

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    Lol I can hear my trainer right now, wondering wtf I’m doing and belittling nitpicking comments, hate not being the captain of the ship
     
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