straps outside frame rail - yes or no ?

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  1. Working Class Patriot

    Working Class Patriot Road Train Member

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    Like anything else...Where it's possible....

    Just like Cali...According to DOT/CalTrans..."All Loads Are Divisible"....
    Really?.....So how is a Nacelle that is 14' tall....50' Long and 20' wide "Divisible"?
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  3. Working Class Patriot

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    Anything wider than the wagon requires a permit...No?
     
  4. Working Class Patriot

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    Yeah...They're called "LOADS"......:biggrin_25523:
     
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  5. Working Class Patriot

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    Not me....I roll them up...Hooks out....Place in my bin and lock the bin....

    Too many straps...Chains and binders....Seem to "Grow Legs"....Why is that?....:dontknow::smt017:confused3:
     
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  6. Working Class Patriot

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    That's what hardhats are for......
     
  7. IH Truck Guy

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    LOL.. We have a guy that throws hooks and never looks on the other side.
    He just hollars "Hard hat check" and launches it.
     
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  8. spyder7723

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    Now this is funny, guess you are too young to remember those duct tape commercials. And never spent any time working with older guys that did.
     
  9. Powder Joints

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    Also take a good look at a powder tanker and see if you can find rub rails. Lifes too short to be this serious.
     
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  10. rank

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    ....or a DD...or an oversized load. He clearly has no idea. Someone with 2 years experience chastising someone with 33 years experience. Sometimes it's better not to say anything.
     
  11. TwinStickPeterbilt

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    I like to just launch my strap and listen for the "#### that hurts". Kidding I usually just walk over and check or look under nieth for feet
     
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