Wet lumber under tarps

Company has us throw plastic down on freight before we tarp to combat load claims. Its a pain in the rear on windy days but waters going to get under that tarp at some point.

 

Most likely that commodity didn't really require tarping by the customer but the Broker "sold" the service to them anyway trying to kiss their ###. This was one of the main reasons I quit tarping. I don't even carry them on the truck anymore. I've seen guys tarp asphalt shingles! Unreal.

 

Holes in the tarp will lead to a wet load, no matter how small they might be. Grab some duct tape if you have to and patch them. Flex seal works great too.

 

Prime example! Landscape timbers, that's another one. Many of these customers have simply been spoiled by the new standard Brokers have created for Carriers.

 

James Hardie comes to mind. Cement siding, but you've got to protect those flimsy labels.

 

What kind of trap did you use? A minnow trap would probably be too small, squirrel trap maybe? Surely not a rat trap!

Bet it wasn't a bear trap though, those things can hurt ya if your not careful.