Why has it taken me so long to secure and tarp? Help!

Diesel is 7.25-7.5 lbs per gallon, most people figure it at 8 just to be safe.

 

Agreed

 

You will notice that guys who haul coils a lot know and already have their equipment on the deck in the same place it was for the last load. While you are standing around figuring out what you are going to need for securement equipment they already have it on the deck because they already knew what they were going to need.

 

I think it's just doing something you're not used to. I just started in December pilling a flatbed full time and I'm in the same boat. Some days I can make things flow smooth and be pretty efficient, then other days I fell like it takes me forever. I've reorganized my side boxes 3 times now and each time I feel like things are in a better place. I have to keep everything I use in my two boxes between the trailer axles. My coil racks and rubber mats are about the only nightmare to get to as they are always buried at the bottom.

I bought a 16x16 tarp for coils and small things and it has been handy and gets lots of use. It also works perfect for those loads where a 27x16 just isn't quite enough but I don't have to bust out another full size tarp.

 

^^^^^^^i meant to quote the original post but somehow quoted espressolane.........oops

 

I'm with you there. I constantly find myself triple checking every chain, binder and strap before I'm finally satisfied.

 

Seems like we've gotten some new blood in the skateboard forum, enjoying some new humour from new people.

(Not just in this thread but others too)

 

That chewy fella has also gotten a lot funnier lately