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[@smalltown6424]

Thank you. I don't think you know how many people you actually help by making your videos.

[@inboundnewt]

I did flatbed for a year with pgt and the veteran flatbedder who trained me gave me a tip that I'll pass along. When your on your catwalk getting chains and binders disconnect the air lines because it would be very easy to get your feet caught up in them and take a header off the truck.

[@DaleLClay]

+inboundnewt Great tip

[@Tryinnosaurus_Rex]

I'm confused... what do you mean, trip and fall off your truck? You said take a header OFF THE TRUCK. What is the header, and how does it come off the truck if you trip? You're mean break off the airlines?

[@bdmenne]

Ever head a soccer ball, a header? Tripping would give the ground a header and that is not as fun a game to play.

[@slimchancetoo]

@@Tryinnosaurus_Rex Yep ---- your handle is SPOT ON. But to be kinder than I used to be when I was a Drill Sergeant in the Waffen SS - a header is to fall off your truck and land on your head or neck/shoulders which can cause paraplegia or even quadriplegia.

[@mutationbuilder3446]

inboundnewt shut up stoopid

[@thehighersilence]

Amazing dale ... I’m starting flat bed in 2/3 weeks and ur videos help a lot . I would say keep talking here and there when working ... I know it’s tough to do but that explains a lot of ifs and buts. Keep it up

[@slimchancetoo]

Good to see you took my advice and did MOST of your chaining down with BOTH FEET ON THE GROUND !!!!!!!!!!!!!. VERY VERY WISE IN WET CONDITIONS. Good to see that you used those 'counter thread dogs' to secure the load and not traditional dogs. So easy to slip and fall in wet weather with the latter.

[@robaddison65]

all I did was referre..but next year I promised myself I would try flatbed..and your videos are helping me big time...be safe..

[@MayorofDipshittery-lq7if]

Here in Scotland we would never be allowed to carry that load or pipe etc without a 1.5m headboard. We also can carry approx 28-29 tons of cargo but on six axles. Our roads are nowhere near as good as you have. Interesting the differences in operations. Keep up the good work 👍👍

[@trevinmerrill8656]

Gordon Eadie you haven’t seen the southern roads lol.

[@nolanmanley5359]

Nice securement Dale. Thanks for the video of it. I like the simple but effective chain slack securing. When I was hauling bulldozers and other yellow equipment for my Dad back in the late 80's and early 90's I never had the bungy or rubber straps so the slack chain was an ugly mess most of the time.

[@DaleLClay]

+Nolan L Manley Jr I hear that, glad you liked it

[@Xx__SHADOW__xXl]

*I'm just dumptruck driver but love to watch flatbed videos yours was amazing..hope one day I become flatbed driver*

[@sheepdog1102]

This is why flatbed drivers should be paid at least 500 dollars extra per load. This has to be done and undone no matter the weather and it has to be done right!

[@DaleLClay]

Amen

[@SonicMox]

I like the POV securement!

[@biaggiwins]

Can't tell you how much I enjoy your videos. Thank you so much. 👍

[@biaggiwins]

Just saw your MPG. Just curious what engine, trans,rear end gear ratio?

[@stevenherrera1679]

YUppers I am for one really enjoy these securement vid's thanks Dale....

[@DaleLClay]

+Steven Herrera Thanks

[@kyeice]

Interesting watching how you secure your loads over there,a little different than over here.keep yourself safe and hopefully homeward bound tomorrow.

[@DaleLClay]

+mick higgy Awesome, I am hoping he same as you as I may be home tomorrow

[@JASONSTRUCKINGINFO]

Nice video! Could've talked more but I know it's hard to film and work at the same time! Great video keep it up!

[@robertesposito9871]

That’s pretty good mpg. A little tip to make it easier to work the rachet binders, put some of the excess chain in a U shape under the barrel of the binder which will keep the binder off the load making it easier to work the binder

[@kodysmith435]

just found your channel and watched a few videos and definately gonna subscribe...but thanks to you i have decided that once i turn 21 and get my CDL im definitely going with maverick until i have enough money to buy my own tractor-trailer and become a owner operator..but until then ill be going to college for a associates as a diesel locomotive tech for a back up

[@DaleLClay]

+dakota smith Sounds like you have it all planned out. Good luck in your future endeavors.

[@nicenice2309]

Thank you!

[@hughisrael4694]

Another fantastic video !! Thank You

[@DaleLClay]

THanks

[@TruckerfromNJ]

Thank you!!

[@gladiator5281]

excellent job sir

[@broncotex8033]

Great JOB

[@pas42hfd]

Awesome vide

[@swetrucker]

Safety first,good job.

[@stanw6775]

Yea I haven't done the Eletrolux-Yamato shuffle yet. Dropped at ElectroLux and have picked up at Yamato, grabbed square bars headed to IN for Crankshafts as well.

[@DaleLClay]

+Stan W I got great fuel mileage; )

[@kevino3866]

Nice work! I assume the secured timbers in front are there just in case the load slides forward? Also do drivers get paid for the securing of a load? Seems tedious!

[@DaleLClay]

+kevin O Flatbed driver tend to make more CPM due to the extra secure work. Separate pay for tarping.

[@hayzeproductions7093]

Hey Dale, great video tutorial on the flat bed securement. Though currently i am doing orientation for TMC. I have recently learned a few things that i would like to point out for better safety to you. Up by your headache rack, beginning of the video you were stacking a couple of oak 4x4 and chained them to a snap binder. I watched a video in class of a test with somewhat of a similar setup to yours only 3 inches of distance between the loaded bars, and the oak wood wall made with chains and snap binder. We use Ratchet binders for our setup, and try to skew away from the snap binders as much as possible. The truck was in a simulator setup to slam on the brakes going 55mph, with 1 row of pipes. As soon as the truck stopped, the pipe BLEW threw the oak 4x4, cleared through the headache rack, and almost struck through the passenger seat. Only because there was a 3 inch gap between the 4x4 oak wood and the pipe. If the pipe is firmly touching the wood wall, and you were to come to a complete stop there should be no issue, because the pipe has no momentum and force prior to the unexpected stop. This is not to jump your case, but thought to throw a few things out there to better help with Safety!!

[@DaleLClay]

The best way to to have the Lumber set up prior to loading and have them butt the loaded material up against it. That is not always possible due to the shipper loading methods. So when putting lumber on after being loaded I get as close as I can and still have a secure place to chain it to the trailer effectively. The best Tip I go by is never get in a position to have to slam on your brakes. So far I have been blessed with safe travels. Question for you. Does TMC have APU's in their trucks yet? I know when I applied with TMC they did not. Just curious if that has changed yet.

[@hayzeproductions7093]

Yep! along with Direct tv satellite and tv already installed in every truck. If you want an automatic, they are fixing to grab another 5 or 600 to there fleet. The reason why they didnt have APU's in there trucks before was because those trucks were old and they didnt want to spend extra $$$ to keep adding on to them. So they had Peterbelt pre install the APU's to there new trucks, You applied with TMC? why are you not working with them?

[@robaddison65]

it's about time we see videos that know how to do it right..

[@DaleLClay]

+Rob Addison I am still working on getting better. Still new to this game.

[@Joe-eb8vc]

Rob Addison That ain't this video.

[@thehighersilence]

There is a small box over ur tool box I like it ..if u can show more of it... I’ll get it on my flat. And do u prefer just hook straps or straps with chains....

[@badss4271]

good job thanks

[@jonathanhudson3680]

You don’t smack your binders after you tighten them? For me it’s just a once of habit lol

[@michaelyoung3175]

Thats great mileage!!

[@JASONSTRUCKINGINFO]

I'm thinking of going from hauling mail to flat bedding for TMC in Des Moines Iowa. Hope it will go well... Looks like a great opportunity!

[@DaleLClay]

Good luck hope all goes well.

[@ibikunletaiwo6028]

Great job 👌

[@DaleLClay]

Thank you

[@forexpro35]

Great video Dale.. I think you do great work on your load securements. My only complaint in the video and some of your other ones is the head mounted camera gives me a huge headache from all the moveing around..An occasional fixed camera location would make the video much less headache inducing..:-) Otherwise another great job......

[@isupportthecurrentthing5225]

Thinking about going to work for maverick but this video just confirmed to me that flatbed is not the way to go. Think i'll be doing the reefer trucks.

[@Bleemus]

Great vid as always. Wondering why you said you couldn't go on the product but did? Was it only for the belly straps in their facility that they have that restriction?

[@DaleLClay]

+Keth Shipper policy while on their property. Once off then it's my choice.

[@Bleemus]

+Dale Clay thanks Dale. Hope you make it home tomorrow!

[@dmc31405]

Nice job with the securement. I was cringing when you were leaning over the snap binder on the bulkhead you built. I hope you don't think I’m being critical, but here goes. I hope it just looked like you were close enough for that binder to bite you if it sprung open. Be safe, have a good one. I enjoy the videos.

[@DaleLClay]

+dmc31405 Ya, it like those tiny words on the side mirror. "Objects may appear closer than they really are"

[@robertesposito9871]

That’s a nice load, I love loads like that, with all due respect, if those bars decide to slide forward with any force that bulkhead MIGHT slow them down before they go through your headache rack

[@michaelyoung3175]

Waiting in a Friday go home load right this minute!!

[@po6600]

I’m trying to get on there and I will for sure give your name dale tyvm 4 all you do bro

[@frodrickfronkensteen9241]

Wasted referral if you do... he is no longer with Maverick.

[@johnharper2419]

U might wanna talk about the steps ur doing & why u do it. Also, what size chains ur using, etc. If ur gonna do a video on securment training or whatever, then do it right. I'm new to flatbed & I'm watching ur videos to know how. But, I have no idea what ur doing. Like that little bulkhead u built. What's that for? How did u do it? And, why did u do it? Talk thru the step by step & explain please!!!

[@darrylm3627]

Good stuff👍🏿👍🏿

[@champbenzino5358]

hey i really like how u secured your loads

[@crashnburn586]

I would have built my bulk header right up against my load. If you where to to do a hard stop for any reason that load was to shift foward it would have less inertia motion and the bulk head would have a better chance at stoping its forward motion.

[@fd3s795]

only thing I would change is the mounting point. I never mount anything to the rub rail always to the underside of the trailer where its way more sturdy.

[@lolprice6190]

cracking job driver nice to see tidy job done

[@HD.Beamer]

Hi! Nice Vid! Why you dont have a trailer with a sliding tarp system? Pros and cons about trailer with a sliding tarp system? Much faster to tarp your load!? Trailer is more expensive!? Good job. Take care.

[@DaleLClay]

Limits dimensions of what you can haul

[@randynorsworthy958]

dale use your pry bar to keep rachet binder form spnnig, just a suggestion

[@DaleLClay]

Thanks

[@po6600]

Tyvm omg so helpful

[@DaleLClay]

your welcome

[@originalscottfree]

So what is the average time securing? Average time tarping? I am still weighing the options, your videos help me a lot. Thanks.

[@DaleLClay]

It depends, usually 30 mins for me. So at $25.00, that is a $50.00 on an hourly rate for comparison purposes to hourly workers.

[@sherrymilhon5377]

That looks good to me.Stay safe out there

[@DaleLClay]

+Sherry Milhon Thanks

[@vicpetrishak1077]

This is known as an indirect tie-down . A direct tie-down is very much safer , it will hold the load tighter together onto the trailer .

[@robertallred2368]

I like the fact that the steel is rounded on the edges. Less work.

[@abikerinpa]

You still like the truck driving Dale ? ( I am a class a cdl holder as well )

[@DaleLClay]

+abikerinpa Still liking it. Wish it had a DD15 instead. But she will do.

[@sherrymilhon5377]

Our old saying was if it falls off dont look back lol.Stay safe out there

[@DaleLClay]

+Sherry Milhon That's my bumber sticker.

[@erikcaldwell2913]

Would Maverick allow you to wear very light , staydry workout clothes while tarpaulin and untarpaulin loads? I know what you mean about certain clothes, like blue jeans in extreme heat (sucks buttocks)

[@bosco358]

I see that you put a chokestrap on the front and back of the load but tell me why you used chains in the middle instead of using straps all across the load ?

[@DaleLClay]

Company required

[@tentons123]

Nice gortex man! I should have kept mine.

[@DaleLClay]

+tentons123 lol, I have three different sets ;)

[@markket1154]

You said it was a 47500 pound load what is the cat scale ticket

[@gregoryshanks3081]

Alternate the box and spool hookup. Front vs rear motion. For acceleration and stopping. Fyi

[@slimchancetoo]

You made no mention of the 'choker('strangler') straps at front and rear of this load. Did you apply these or are they part of the load. In any case a VERY IMPORTANT PART OF LOAD SECUREMENT that minimizes risk of one or more beams sliding forward under sudden severe braking. Normally I use choker chains not straps. Can't get over those extra wide single drive tires. !!! They penalise your weight allowance for using them ?????????????????

[@louiewatson9389]

I'm wondering why your bulkhead isn't making contact with the front of your load?

[@DaleLClay]

I placed the bulkhead after being loaded. closest I could get it, securely.

[@pj69765]

5/16 chain seems a lot easier to handle... I should get a few of that size...

[@DaleLClay]

+Paris Russell I believe I only carry 3/8, but I am no expert.

[@ixoye7x70]

How do take a video of yourself and the opposite direction? Can you show me how you really take the video. I really like your videos.

[@DaleLClay]

+ixoye7x70 It a function of my phone listed in the video discription. I found the capability by accident. Not an app.

[@indy1698]

Great videos, Most people love to hear themselves talk. This guy just gets it done and lets the video speak for it's self. You could make a video on how to make videos!!

[@hanifsaid729]

When you guys stack the wood on top of eachother what's that for?

[@DaleLClay]

Temporary bulk head.

[@robaddison65]

Dale.. could you have just scrap that load or because of the weight you use chain..

[@DaleLClay]

Maverick policy is Chains on Steel unless prohibited because of shipping requirements.

[@chipadkins8514]

Careful Dale, You will be in Little Rock making securement videos for Maverick!

[@DaleLClay]

+Chip Adkins As long as they pay me ;)

[@robertesposito9871]

I use to just wrap th excess chain around the load chain

[@MarvinLStohs]

I collect Bungee's--It is a hobby of mine---Now I see where they all come from . Stay Safe

[@DaleLClay]

+Marvin L Stohs Sr hahaha

[@jsledbetter5717]

Just wondering why did you use chains Ynot straps

[@DaleLClay]

You should include a time stamp, because I am not watching the entire video to find out.

[@stillsmokin5339]

nice

[@DaleLClay]

+stillsmokin53 👌

[@theovaults4916]

What kind of camera do you use

[@DaleLClay]

+Theo Vaults My phone and a go pro listed in the video discription.

[@YOGESHKUMAR-zj1ut]

Nice job but very hard working plz take care sir ji I m interesting turck life

[@DaleLClay]

+YOGESH KUMAR Will do and Thanks

[@edharm8446]

Very hard work is a 47k floor load of toilet paper to unload mid-August @ any GW down South, Nice work Dale! I spent lots of years with your old Owner.

[@brotherem1]

yep... like a boss.. :)

[@rockinroadways5626]

I'm new for flatbed and try to learn how to securement. but you need to talk more while you do securement please explain why you doing this, what is good or bad if you doing this, something like this. i feel like i watch Charle Chaplin movie

[@DaleLClay]

+rockin roadways lol, ok, less Charlie Chaplin check.

[@themanimal1925]

I didn't know Maverick used snap binders .I really hate those things. The company I drive with now uses them .I plan on buying my own ratchet binders(much safer) . I got up close and personal with one last week taking my headboard apart .Lets just say my face is a little tougher than I thought....lol Be safe out there driver.

[@DaleLClay]

:)

[@brianlanders1545]

A- GAME : Used to call break over binders, jaw breakers, brain busters among other things! They're not safe at all, the ratchet binders are much better and safer, however you have to watch you don't stretch the chains, yes it's possible!💪👍

[@themanimal1925]

Oh yeah, I've worked with both. I actually worked with a company that would provide bungees for tarpping (because of the liability ). They gave you rope ,but used rusty azz snap bibders....smh what the hell?

[@Brsrafal]

flatbed is best no docking fork or crane off load just strap well and go no break donws boxes hand trucks pallet jacks u boats none...

[@larrycarothersjr3127]

brs rafal i dont think you run flatbed. Ive been to many places that yiu have a side by side dock, dive through dock, or a single lane dock that the over heads run over top of you. I hope i dont ever drive by you with your straps only loads, thats asking for trouble.

[@peterbuhler1202]

Thanks Dale, nicely done, watch them there mossies.

[@DaleLClay]

+Peter Buhler I have my eye out for Mossies.

[@abikerinpa]

Awesome job in securement Dale, but I would have also put a belly wrap with chains on that load , it is your life my friend , steel bars and quick stops don't mix very well , keep up the videos and stay safe my friend

[@abikerinpa]

P.s. And thx for teaching me a thing or 2 in your videos as well ;-)

[@DaleLClay]

+abikerinpa You're welcome

[@GameMasterToolbox]

+abikerinpa What is a belly wrap?

[@abikerinpa]

+Game Master Toolbox = to secure the lower portion/ section of a load with a chain or strap

[@GameMasterToolbox]

abikerinpa Thank you.

[@rogersapienza8475]

Top Job ! .......good video. Good graphics quality / good camera views. Very instructive. Nice job.

[@DaleLClay]

+Roger Sapienza Tha ks

[@leemar8833]

could i have used straps for a load of this kind ?

[@DaleLClay]

+Leemar88 Many do, many of my loads are secured according to my company's policy of using chains.

[@apocyldoomer]

Holy Shit, that is a lot of work, even filming your securement was a ton of work, hope you are paid well for this, you belong in Hollywood, not as a trucker, I mean that as a compliment! Anyway, be safe out there driver, I used to run OTR, not anymore, low, low pay and too much BS, Ha!!

[@DaleLClay]

Yes, thats why i make the big bucks :)

[@apocyldoomer]

+Dale Clay Yes I know that flatbed drivers earn more $ but that must suck in the rain and snow securing your load Holy Feck !

[@DaleLClay]

I have been fortunate. i have only secured a hand full of times in the rain. Usually many shippers have you secure indoors in inclement weather. If a tarp is required, it is almost pointless to take the product out into inclement weather to then tarp it after its all wet.

[@flatbilly26]

Hope your doing well..... It's been almost a week

[@DaleLClay]

+flatbilly26 Yep, getting stuck out for the weekend postpones es many things.

[@travishelms7067]

nucor Memphis I'm there every morning at 7am delivering lime for purifying the steel.

[@travishelms7067]

the scale house lady's don't say to much lol

[@DaleLClay]

+Travis Helms lol

[@byron8443]

Looks like nucor in memphis

[@DaleLClay]

+Trucker Bam I can't remember if it was Memphis or not but it was Nucor

[@slimchancetoo]

Super Singles on the drive -------------------- interesting. Tried them years ago - not worth the bother.

[@PleaseBanMe]

jam a small rod in the rotating hook ends to stop it spinning around.

[@DaleLClay]

10-4

[@user-kg1yc1ge4u]

Please Ban Me л жмж еен6моне4ц21 y00 y, and b

[@slimchancetoo]

At 7:55 I thought ENOUGH ALREADY !!!!!!!!!!!!!. But I persevered. Good, not great, video with a few tips here and there.

[@freebird644]

you said you don't like mosquitos, well that's Minnesota's second state bird lol.😉

[@DaleLClay]

+Dan Conlan Then I kill "birds" in droves

[@freebird644]

Rofl

[@yahyamusic8888]

but I feel so nervous I don't know why?

[@DaleLClay]

I was the same way...... and then I was done. IT's ok to be nervous.

[@yarvetmontejo7844]

In his gestures are much like Sergei Dratchev, a truck driver Heavy Haul, which puts many videos to KZbin, Sergei Dratchev is someone a little older than you, but in speech and gestures in the face, and a little on the shape of the face, looks like you (sorry for my English)

[@DaleLClay]

I watch his videos too. Sergei Dratchev is great to watch.

[@Faithcreatesasolidfoundation]

How you set your camera up like that

[@DaleLClay]

Galaxy Note allows it without any additional app

[@Faithcreatesasolidfoundation]

Can I do that with a iPhone because I want to make flat bed videos too. I’m a flat bedder with melton truck lines

[@DaleLClay]

@@Faithcreatesasolidfoundation don't know. I am anti-apple?

[@welderboy14]

Power Sub station.

[@DaleLClay]

+welderboy14 :)

[@yahyamusic8888]

hi 30 more minutes I be in Maverick

[@mrmikewayne64]

Now this is what I like to see. I hit subscribe playa.

[@DaleLClay]

+Mike Wayne Thanks and welcome aboard. I try to do this every chance I get

[@johndoran3274]

I don’t understand why you chained it. 4” straps are stronger and have more slip resistance than chain, not to mention they are a hell of a lot quicker. Must be a company thing.

[@DaleLClay]

Ya, its a company requirement.

[@jamesdayton9530]

Hey, WHERE are you?

[@DaleLClay]

+James Dayton Finally sitting on my couch, I was stuck out last weekend with no way to upload videos. So lots availbe starting monday

[@abikerinpa]

+Dale Clay glad to hear that Dale , I was just going to ask you the same thing , glad to hear your safe ! P.s. I'm sending you a person or 2 from a truckers link on Facebook to try and get you a bonus for your referrals to maverick ;-)

[@DaleLClay]

abikerinpa You Sir are a Gentleman indeed.

[@Mrfort]

Itruck 2009 the only flatbed I have , I lie on ?

[@DaleLClay]

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[@officialtrellahp4382]

33:50 for mosquito in mouth spit lol