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Tricks to throwing straps on tall loads and saving your wrists?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by TooTiredToTalk, Apr 18, 2022.

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  1. Apr 19, 2022 #21
    TooTiredToTalk

    TooTiredToTalk Medium Load Member

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    That isn't always possible either though @goga
    Like when you have 30 trucks waiting in line to scale and the parking area is full (just my two cents though :))

    I have wrapped the hook on the inside and it definitely helps during windy days, but my boss said to be very careful with that. He said earlier in his career he tried that and busted another driver's window out :eek::(
     
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  3. Apr 19, 2022 #22
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    If the strap is twisted on tall loads. It don't flap around on the highway wind. So yeah it's quieter. Also doesn't tear up the load if it's delicate. Like foam insulation or whatever. Sometimes it don't loosen up as much either. Sometimes.

    Twisting is usually a good idea for anything over 6 feet high on the trailer.
     
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  4. Apr 19, 2022 #23
    snowwy

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    What's there to ouch?

     
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  5. Apr 19, 2022 #24
    goga

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    Like the other post pointed out, may damage something on the way down)
     
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  7. Apr 20, 2022 #25
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