The Truckers’ Report flatbed Hall of Shame.

In his defense that sign is legal is Texas because a banner is not required on the truck or trailer. Just pilot cars. But he probably runs that same sign everywhere.

 

Looking at the rest of his fails. He doesn't have much defense left. Lol

 

Oh this one is a beaut.

Uhh I think you lost something. : WTF

Looks like it wasn't even tied down. It even has sound.

 

Germany

 

Anti-slip rubber pads every time under stuff like that. Wonder if the guy actually forgot to secure it?

 

No,he didn't.
He was lazy.
You see a strap as it slides off.


BTW anti slip mats are required by law on that load in Germany.
As is a higher level off securement compared to DOT rules.
If he had been stopped he would have been put OOS.

 

I didn't think twice about chaining this. But since then I keep seeing it on other people's decks with 2 chains thru the center.
Those were 3 spools ea about 12k#. I did 4 chains front and back and 2 chains on the middle one.
What's best practice here?

 

12k a piece then 2 chains would be plenty . Id probably throw a 3rd on on the front and call it a day ... u got plenty of securement tho

 

Saw a guy having a bad day as i was getting my tire changed this morning at the ta

He slipped the forklift guy some money for helping him with the load shift..