#51 Loading Big Steel Beams The Life of an Owner Operator Flatbed Truck Driver Vlog

I load and chain down a Load of Steel Beams

[@ChrisMahoney-hn3hu]

I've never seen beam strapped like that. We secure every tier of production

[@tgman3000]

Man you just helped me haul my first flatbed beam load 😂😂 only 180 miles for $900💪🏾💯💯💯💯

[@darcyashby9859]

That is one the cleanest loads I've seen. I load and have unloaded trucks this ones such a good safe stack

[@SuperTruckerdan]

Thanks for watching

[@guydemers7607]

thanks dan, seems like the little guy in the bunk is enjoying his time out on the road. take care.

[@timekeeper2675]

Great videos great knowledge shared - nice Rig !

[@SuperTruckerdan]

+Road Rage Thanks for watching

[@williamgleaves1954]

Love the music. Do more of that! Specially that AC/DC sound.

[@JMAC-rs6ey]

Beautiful Dan

[@Bracey3xx]

Came To Look For Help On Securement And This Guy Loading At The Same Location I’m At Right Now 😂

[@rigut229]

MIND YOU NOT TO PULL A CHEVY CHASE ON THAT DOG. LOL.

[@mikemacdowell6718]

nice videos your very knowlegable i learn alot from you

[@SuperTruckerdan]

+Mike Macdowell Thanks for watching

[@mikemueller8865]

New Subscriber #804 (?). I have enjoyed catching up on your videos.

[@SuperTruckerdan]

Thanks for watching

[@garyfeser678]

Dan...stumbled upon your channel and luv it..have viewed all your videos...keep up the good work...travel safe

[@SuperTruckerdan]

Thanks for watching

[@MrBdjoker2000]

Surprised they didn't want it tarped. Lol

[@Daton.B]

Good quality content I like the multiple loading shots , keep it up an hopefully your channel grows

[@SuperTruckerdan]

+Demzi Games Thanks for watching

[@semiretired6033]

Beautiful truck Dan! dirty or not ill take your truck anyday..Thnkx

[@James-jt4wf]

Nice truck.

[@SuperTruckerdan]

+James Wenzel Thanks for watching

[@anthonymartinez8488]

New subscriber, great videos. Informative and entertaining. Great job. Keep trucking and stay safe.

[@SuperTruckerdan]

+Anthony Martinez Thanks for watching

[@karldraughon1061]

the more secure the better

[@jackkilduff6618]

Talk about a suicide load, looks like those center beams could slid right out.

[@shnimmuc]

Great shorty

[@ydnarslohcin1592]

hey. you musta just loaded at nucor steel in armorel/blytheville arkansas. been there. big place. long, long I beams. stay safe. ill watch for your truck next time im there.

[@SuperTruckerdan]

+Ydnar Slohcin Thanks for watching

[@adambrunt7290]

Osha would slap the taste out of those forklift operators mouths for carrying the loads that high lmao

[@nicmadrid2941]

That's the first thing I noticed. The first time the forklift has to make a panic stop, it is going to tip over forward and lose its load.

[@jordanfulton7008]

Spring time is coming, it will be wide open then!!

[@rickvann3489]

Blytheville Arkansas You have to secure every 4 foot strap or chain.

[@fredremington4354]

Great videos Dan! Thank you for making them! I'm an 40 something aerospace worker living vicariously through your eyes. My father drove truck and I have the highest respect for what you people do for us. The high quality of life we enjoy is in large part due to truckers! I'm kicking around getting into your business and I'm learning a lot from you. I was wondering about the wheel base of your truck. Is it 290" in length? You've shared a lot of the nuts and bolts of the business and it's all interesting to me (please keep it coming). Plus I enjoy just watching the world go by your windshield set to music too. Thanks SuperTrucker!

[@SuperTruckerdan]

+fred remington Thanks for watching

[@davidwillmon9267]

Been enjoying your videos. I drove a flat bed about 25 years ago and believe it or not, not much has really changed. Except the things technology effects. Weren't no cell phones when I was driving or ELDs.

[@SuperTruckerdan]

+David Willmon Thanks for watching I remember no cell phone also. I remember when you walked into the truck stop there would walls of pay phones. Now it's hard just to find one payphone

[@davidwillmon9267]

Yes, no pay phones anymore. And most truck stops had all these TV monitors around the walls with loads listed on them. Don't know if they still have those either. Got many a load from those broker boards. Won't be going back to the trucking business but just miss it a little. Just retired from postal service. Good luck to you. I'll be watching.

[@sirdirtydog705]

Enjoying your videos. How do you base/space your chains/straps? Does it depend on the weight/lengths? Do you space the chains/straps so many feet apart? Thank you.

[@dalejordan4584]

Need a chain wrapped around the load with a racket boomer, to draw the beams together...front and back.

[@bernyeric1059]

Hey Dan, another great video!! i appreciate everithing you show us.Thks for sharing!! I got a question for you about straps.What is the regulation in the us to how to roll up the strap around the rail when you tight down ? it would be nice if you would talk about this. Have a good day sir .

[@Gootz4]

Hey Dan! You mentioned it towards the end, but why is it that you like the short and sweet loads? While most drivers like putting in more miles? Thanks!

[@yurunning5574]

Shouldnt the head rack be on the trailer? It would slow down the beams faster and would not give them leverage to pick up speed if they let loose?

[@tomklein3718]

Did they make you weigh empty to be sure how much they could load? I thought the scale said 33k. You're not that heavy empty are you? or was that just a bounce...

[@Brsrafal]

idk why they dint stant the beams up i haul steel for years beams are good because they lock in worst are pipes and fabricated stuff palllets and little pieces

[@johnkotaras7325]

Shouldn't these be loaded laying flat? As they have the ability to slide underneath the flanges

[@jimplantenberg8597]

So I'm thinking you have 6K lb chains; so if the load is 40K you would need 6 chains. You have 5 but then add the 2 4K straps you are good to go. I'm right?

[@SuperTruckerdan]

+Jim Plantenberg Simple formula that I use 1 chain for every 10000lbs Plus a chain 10000lbs 2 chains 20000lbs 3 chains 30000lbs 4 chains 40000lbs 5 chains 50000lbs 6 chains Same for 4inch straps

[@jerrydevine8057]

just started watching, are you out of louisville? Mercer Transportation has been around a while.

[@SuperTruckerdan]

+Jerry Devine No I'm leased to Mercer. I live in Arizona

[@jerrydevine8057]

SuperTruckerDan ok, just wondering, I live in Louisville and Mercer has been here a long time. really enjoying your videos. great job.

[@iancoupe20v43]

why dont you guys have a head board on your trailer if you have a accident all that steel work is going to go straight into your cab we would never carry steel this way in the uk too dangerous

[@SuperTruckerdan]

+ian coupe20v Most flatbed trucks in the US have their headboard mounted on the frame of the tractor

[@dplace]

Do have to use chains are could you have used just straps ? I have seen I-Beams loads with only straps.

[@woodworking5979]

I just seen a joe biden ad on ur video biden bad for truckers period. Good video