The Truckers’ Report flatbed Hall of Shame.

Looks like another western express truck

 

Kind of the point of the post... Edge protection

 

Fair enough, you mentioned chains so I mentioned chains.

 

Well at least he didn't just throw on 4 straps and take off...he has to have over 15 on there.

 

I had 26 on a load of 5x10 wire mesh last month.. 13'4 high and must be done from the ground. That was like wrestling a clump of scrapped barbwire.

 

U could throw 6 chains and 2 cross chains on front and be done in half the time it takes to pull all those straps and wind them up and tighten them. I usually throw 10 chains . 2 cross chain on front and 8 down side on 50ft steel beams. I always thought chains are faster than straps and work way better on steel products, ive cut straps even with edge protection , i guess it will always be a lifelong debate of straps or chains on steel beams, personal preference i suppose as long as none of them come thru ur cab. But i will never throw straps on steel beam unless customer requires it ,just my opinion

 

Chains for the win!

 

You’ll see a lot of straps on steel in the NW for a few reasons. One is weight. Second is if you pull a Western you’d need a bunch of J hooks to use your chains. Third is straps work just fine. Lol

 

I'm the same, always use chains on beams... Haven't had the request to use straps yet.

 

Just going down the road 1 mile.....