Tarping a tall load

@D.Tibbitt I’m just curious, would some flattened cardboard boxes work as padding on something like this or would the material just eat through it? You can always find empty boxes in the dumpster just about anywhere lol

 

Don't last long, neither does bubble wrap or foam. Felt stands up pretty good.

Either way - if they're expecting the driver to be fully responsible for the product , they should package it accordingly.

 

I wouldn’t consider this load tall.
Any first tarped load is a pita tho. I feel your pain. I would roll and buy moving blankets at the first large truck stop or even tractor supply etc. Than tarp. Or the wash idea but if you already called them they will be on a lookout to see if you arrive with them tarped, so you have to.

 

See if you can find some old fire hose. A lot of times FDs give it away. Cut it into whatever length you want. If you don't slit it down the sides to make two cushions you can slide a length of it on over your strap for load padding. They store easy, don't weigh much. and if you lose one it's no big deal.

 

I have used cardboard in a pinch and that's the first thing I'd look for if I didn't have blankets or anything else. Like Blair said kind of a 1 time use thing..

 

I agree fully

 

Harbor Freight, is your friend on the road. They have the moving blankets, about 5-6.00 each for the 40"X50" moving blankets (depending on your location) like these:

...they also have thicker more cushiony and larger ones also. Now that you're a flatbedder, and when out on the road, remember these places, they have a bunch of material handling items, binders, chains, etc, that if you need them in a pinch, their lots are usually large enough for you to get into also. They also cost less than the same item at a truck stop. They also will have rope, portable ladders (you'll need one), etc.
Just because you left the property, doesn't mean you can't stop at one of these places and finish your load in their lot after picking up the necessities to complete the job. When I started, I learned the hard way that Home Depot doesn't have what I need, other than wood if I have to pay for it. Harbor Freight also wasn't as big at the time, or in as many places, but they've been becoming real trucker friendly with items we need in a pinch for a decent price, so don't discount (pun intended) them as a source.

 

Well, I'm late to the party. Anywho, you need padding in the worst kinda way. Since you are a company driver, I really don't know what to tell you. My take is: if your company driver, than your company needs to provide you with what you need to do your job. If I were in your shoes, I would have turned down the load because of it. Because now it's on you. However, what's done is done. Just wash it and move on. Good luck brother.