How's it been over at Mercer? Thinking of going there myself

@@codysimonson6260 it’s been great , better than the previous company I was leased on to. My monthly payment to them is 1200 a month that includes insurance too

Yup this was new to me too but I had to do it today.

what are you talking about. The tarp is folded correctly and aerodynamic. Are you looking at the wrong end? The bungies are facing outward as well as you dont want holes in the tarps or freight. SMH

It takes teamwork. I've had to do it many times in Fletcher, OK. All the drivers have to work together to get it done.

Almost made me quit😂

I assume you’ve figured it out, but in case you haven’t: Throw straps over your load and don’t tighten them down all the way. You want about 10 inches of play in the strap. (you can use for securement or just so you can get the tarps on in the wind). Roll your tarp out underneath the straps. Get down and tighten the winches so you have 5-6 inches of play. Back on top of the load, let your tarp sides down. Climb down and bungee as normal. The wind may flap the tarp, but it can’t blow it off because the straps aren’t letting it create enough lift. Remove straps or (since the wind is obviously problematic) tighten them for extra securement. Wyoming 60mph wind approved.

@@M21assult OMG Thank you!!!! I would have never thought of that technique in a million years. That totally makes sense though!!!!! This advice is solid gold.

Same process. Truck brake applied. Trailer brake released, providing air to the Trailer. Go to the box and turn the valve to the unlocked position and release the pins and lock the axle. (If you have a stepdeck you will need to turn the second valve to raise the rear of the trailer for wheel clearance.) Then reverse until you feel resistance from the locked axle. Set your truck brake. Go to the box and turn the valve to the locked position. If your pins aren't fully locked then give the trailer a gentle rock back and forth and check to confirm they aren't stuck. Check both sides for safety.

Didn’t even think about that..

What do you mean? I'm new at this. What do you mean by "properly"?

The rubrail is rated at 6600 on primes flatbeds which are reitnouers.

​@@r0ckworthyit is proper. This guy doesnt know what he is talking about. Careful who you listen to out here

The rubrail has a working load limit of 6600 pounds. You can find this information under the rubrail of the trailer along with the working load limit of the tie downs and chain up techniques

Hello bro , do you do flatbed trucking? If yes then let me know....so that we have healthy conversation about it 🙂

Some places have safety harnesses. Damn good idea. Drivers have died coming off loads.

It is hard sure enough. Good clothing and the correct gloves help. Finding a windbreak helps enormously. Several times I team tarped with other trucks on site in order to do that, even trucks from other companies. We used to be a mutual aid society.

Not worth it

@@katharinewise2973 not at all

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