The Truckers’ Report flatbed Hall of Shame.

The rules do not specify direct or indirect. All I said was its easy to see how someone could believe direct is required. My apologies if that wasn't clear.

 

This is what I found

 

Aside from the direct not aligning with the law that has been posted, the 5000lb WLL is completely out of thin air. I'm sure you can use 5/16 chains rated for 4700lbs as long as you properly cover the weight.

 

Big difference between a load with springs and tires vs not sprung tho,

 

Certainly. It's not listed in the law though. Despite it not being the law I'd never haul a large vehicle like that with indirect securement.

 

I was referring to post 3243 specifically.
For example a wheeled vehicle over 10000 lbs require 4 -5000 lb wll [minimum] tie downs and 4- 4700 wll would be illegal even if they cover the weight.

 

Do you know what’s worse then smashing your trailer tool box? Presumably fixing it once and smashing it again before you can even peal the protective layer off.
The “competition”. I’m sure the driver is doing his best (besides hitting things) but a new super aero dynamic (including the wheel covers) Cascadia has no place at a muddy job site. Wrong tool for the job.

 

My guess is the truck is not the problem? I’m thinking it’s the operator

 

Very possible. The box was damaged by something muddy. Maybe found hill at a job site or jumped the curb into someone’s yard. Who knows.

 

This is what I miss about flatbed work. I enjoyed the challenge of securing a difficult load.