Start to finish steel securment & tarping in 27 minutes

[@bassbone52]

You're an asset to Maverick and the trucking industry in general. I've learned a lot watching people like you. Nice work.

[@DaleLClay]

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback

[@MrBigR928]

bassbone52 Me too👍

[@maxenra]

Don’t know why I’ve never thought about those canvas tarps instead of the moving blankets I’ve always used. Great idea and less bulk, thanks!

[@TheRoadhammer379]

While I absolutely despise the CEO of maverick to the very core of my being, I have to say you are a great example of what a flatbed driver should be. 21 yrs out here doing flat and steps and I am not usually impressed with today's crop of what passes for a flatbed driver but seeing you go the extra steps with the bulkheads and belly wraps, I am impressed. Good job driver, stay safe.

[@DaleLClay]

Thanks for the kind words. Truly appreciated.

[@Ekroy72]

I don’t know, but I just prefer that ratchet binder over the snap ones. I think they’re safer, especially if you are on top of the trailer, a less chance of a slip and fall incident.

[@josegarza4786]

I've held my CDL for 3 years now, went from refers to intermodal to now flatbed. with 0 experience found a co. that would hire but the fast pace training to me is not worth it. I'm really glad for videos like these to make it way less stressful for me. I will keep watching to better my skills thanks for making these videos you are helping big time.

[@DaleLClay]

+jose garza Thanks, be safe out there

[@EezeeListen]

Very interesting and astonishing video. Interesting because I had never really thought about what goes into securing a load and astonishing because of how involved it is and how dangerous it can also be, especially with having to walk on top of the materials as you complete the strapping and tarping. I guess it is ok for all the Health & Safety bods bleating on about not climbing onto the trailer, but then ask them to explain how to accomplish the job without having to do this. SO different from hauling enclosed rigid trailers and having it all loaded for you on pallets. What you are doing is not only real and hard work, but also a real skill - big respect to you.

[@DaleLClay]

+Eezee Listen Thanks for the kind words. Have a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year.

[@DMiles-me7wi]

You're doing a great job and just like most veterans, our attention to detail is what we know. Yours is no different. I follow you because I can relate. Keep doing what you're doing. It motivates me. I'm studying for my cdl permit. I'm taking the test on April 1st.

[@DaleLClay]

+D. Miles Well then. Good luck and may the Air Force be with you.

[@nickwilliam78]

Just did my first tarping job the other day. Wish I watched this video first. Your way is efficient and gets the job done. Thank you!

[@AS-zj2zn]

Thanks for what you doing bruh I learned a lot from your videos.

[@marcosalazar5333]

I've been doing flatbedding for two months now and your videos are super awsome. thanks for sharing these videos.

[@domonichuff8200]

Next year I'm thinking of converting over to flatbed with the company I'm with now which is ATS trucking. I have no flatbed experience none whatsoever so I'm just educating myself through flatbed drivers like yourself videos. You showing me alot by taking your time, I will keep watching your videos good stuff.

[@seanoleary1979]

Thank you for this video!!! You did more loading (securing) work in the almost 1/2 hour of this video than I've done both loading AND unloading in a year pulling a tanker! I was getting bored with tankers and actually thinking of mixing it up by pulling a flatbed instead... NO MORE!!! God bless you kind sir!

[@DaleLClay]

lol

[@canadiantimberwolf1]

Hi Clay, nice job. when I used to haul Pipes and Structural beams, back in 80s-90's, we used to tie down from the right. It was always better to fall into a ditch than into traffic. Plus it was easier to re-torque it down if the chains loosened and undoing a part of the tarp instead of an whole side so to speak. Those old bear traps were a pain when you had a kink in the chain somewhere and it lets go. Falling into 4 feet of snow was never a good thing...LOL. These days. I notice a lot of drivers tying down from the left side on high loads, we used to call that the Siu-side, there would always be some clown who drove way to close and if your weren't careful you dove under the trailer to escape being a statistic. Sure it was a longer way around from the right side and real pain in the rain, but I lived to see 60 years of age now. I subscribed to your channel to see how your making out. Take care Driver and keep that Shiny Ride Up and rubber under you... Oh before I forget, Never tighten so tight that you hurt your hand, you can get what I got, called Tendon Extension, which I pulled to hard on one set of chains and the tendons in my left hand stretched, it hurts like hell and takes a long time to heal. I still feel it to this day once in while. Be Safe Always

[@je9881]

That is a clean, efficient and effective process you have. I learned a lot from this. Thanks for creating this video.

[@cecil4485]

Great video, I'm definitely subscribing. I passed my class 1 today, which is our tractor trailer equivalent here in the UK. Hopefully this will be me in the future.

[@DaleLClay]

+SamC94 Awesome

[@larryfisher5796]

Man does that even bring back memories of when I was trucking .The same thing . Good Luck And Be Safe out there

[@rmack48]

One Hell of a job Dale. I have watched a few people tarping and securing their loads and this one was by far the best.

[@DaleLClay]

+R MacK Thank you sir.

[@DaleLClay]

+Barclay T. Bennett Yes, This time it was a little more than a dollar a minute

[@nathanrichmondhoag1021]

It's outrageous. Should be 100 bucks to do that minimum! That is real skill there and dangerous as hell climbing back and forth like that. How many people fall off their loads every year doing this?

[@kebbanjie4107]

Great job buddy. Am new to flatbed but you made me believe that I could do it. Thanks

[@sammykelii2551]

You did an excellent job of securing and tarping your load my friend. I enjoyed your video. well done. thank you.

[@DaleLClay]

Thanks

[@champbenzino5358]

hey buddy i like how u chain down than reg strips

[@ricky6258]

Nice set up but I still use straps way easier and almost just as strong

[@jefferyhubbard3532]

The best video to date. You make it look so easy. Philosophical question ratchet or snap. Pros and cons too.

[@DaleLClay]

Ratchet slow. Snap fast. That's all there is to it. I personally avoid the ratchet when ever I can.

[@calliph]

What happens after the load settles and your snaps get loose? You can't just tighten them like a ratchet.

[@Cardsarehot]

See you soon at the Madison yard, three more weeks in out with my trainer, ill be rgmw slash everywhere lol thanks dale for videos helped me really choose maverick over everyone else, best trucking company I've ever seen. Why risk it.....Do it the maverick way.

[@DaleLClay]

Awesome, good luck with the trainer.

[@tanaka.shinji1]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! I am getting a truck tomorrow, and scared to death now. This helps alot for new drivers.

[@DaleLClay]

+Shinji Tanaka just remember this is not an instructional video. Just a record of what I did.

[@sajones0403]

That was a great job placing the tarp over that piping or rebar. Great Job

[@DaleLClay]

+sajones0403 Thanks, it's steel bar.

[@MatthewJohnRamos]

Thank you for your demonstration video. One critique I have, however, is that you have your bungees on the outside so if a car or another truck hit that part of the trailer, they can cut one or more of the bungee cords which compromises your tarp. Some people set up straps where the hook and strap are set up on the outside as well, which has the issue of either the whole load or just the securement tool.

[@DaleLClay]

well, if something is hitting me, the bungee will be the last thing on my mind

[@rashondrabowen9940]

Great video one of the best i have seen good camera veiw you can see everything you doing

[@kyeice]

You sure earn you pay,on flatbed work,I know drivers who get tired just closing 2doors,a real interesting video dale.keep safe as always.

[@DaleLClay]

Thanks Mick, be safe

[@alanakins3099]

Great video Dale

[@johnsushchyk7933]

Very nice professional work Enjoy your work ethics Learned a Lot on that video

[@anthonyhart3734]

asome tarp job Dale you are the man..I'm thinking about getting in the trucking business got my cdl book from the bmv..

[@DaleLClay]

+Anthony Hart Thanks, I try

[@Stretch379BBM]

Great video Dale. Tarp job looked great. Safe trucking........

[@DaleLClay]

Thanks

[@toobiggdaddy]

Just keep telling yourself...."I get paid to tarp, I get paid to tarp, I get paid.........." ;-)

[@DaleLClay]

I don't even think about it anymore. I am amazed at how blessed my life is.

[@Alaskadirtfishing]

Like the helmet cam. Look very efficient process and fast. Cool video.

[@DaleLClay]

+Phil Morris Thanks. At this rate I am making 50 dollars and hour tarping

[@DWOODS-cd3px]

Nice vid dale from start to finish get them coming be safe out there...👍

[@DaleLClay]

Thanks, you too.

[@TheCalgarydoug]

I've been a trucker since 1964 and I never tarped a load of rebar, and I've hauled many many loads of it. Years ago we never even had to chain it when we pulled 60 foot rebar on a spaghetti rack. For those who never saw one it's sixty feet long and two large chunks of I beam with railroad track in between. The crane has magnets so it takes about 15 or less minutes to load an zero time to chain it. Times have changed I guess and not for the better.

[@Joe-eb8vc]

Doug Fever You don't have to use chains. Some guys prefer them.

[@soyawannabeatruckdriverdoy4372]

One must admit that was an easy load of rebar. I've had loads so mixed and sorted I had to move sh!t myself to secure it properly and dealt with smaller items among the main bars; bags and boxes and all kinds of shite. With that said it's a good vid on basic securement using chains and tarpping a simple load.

[@TrewFred]

Why wouldn’t you use a 15” step deck load leveler as a bulkhead, and install it before you load? Then the steel could be loaded tight to the bulkhead for real effect in a sudden stop, as long as you secure the load leveler in a rearward direction. Nylons straps over this load are equal in results. You are less likely to cause “slip trip and fall” incidents from walking up on the deck and cargo. Nylon straps reduce the possibility the winch bar smacking your face , or you falling off the deck, when tightening or releasing your boomers.

[@HomuraZ_2ndAcc]

excellent video professional way to secure load

[@davidriblet7202]

Cant wait to see what you post once you start again

[@DaleLClay]

That makes 2 of us

[@solaron99]

wow! excellent play by play, you make it look easy, I'm starting flatbed training next week, will be checking up on ya! thank you👍

[@DaleLClay]

+InspirMédia 👍

[@curnock]

tidy job.so much easier when you have the correct equipment for the job

[@kingmike40]

I used to place my chains from the headache rack to the front of the trailer and than carry one or two chains to the load. That way I didn't have to step on/off of the catwalk/trailer which is just another accident waiting to happen. I like your videos and I'm not trying to be a know-it-all.

[@DaleLClay]

+kingmike40 No worries, we all have our way of doing things.

[@spartacus72]

Nice Tarping very neat .From the UK

[@MrBigR928]

I've watched this vid before but i learned something new this time. When you put your chains on, you looped around the the solid (i call it for now) and hooked in the stake pocket from left to right. And when you went to the other side you did it from right to left. I paused and thought ok, both hooks are going in the same direction for even pressure (torque). Also i like that you use your binders on top of the rods which seems to apply even torque (pressure). Also you staggered the binders (personal preference). Lastly you pinched the tarp with the bungees which works out nicely. Good speed too! Oh and you gutt wrapped the ends with straps...nice👍

[@DaleLClay]

+Big R Phillips Thanks for noticing the details.

[@dutchman2506]

You can Not hook in the pocket as it is not raided for 5400 lb,go around and hook it on your chain is how you do it properly

[@robertr8687]

I have never put chains on those, only straps and never had an issue. Seems like a lot of work but your fast. Hate doing any of that in the winter

[@DaleLClay]

+scott k, usually in rainy weather they have us tarp inside. I have only tarped 2 times in 1 year in the rain. I can understand why you may prefer a box.

[@MrCountrycuz]

How they expect you to tarp a load in the rain and keep the load from getting wet?

[@DWOODS-cd3px]

Nice vid dale from start to finish u be safe out there..

[@jeffsutton950]

Another great video dale.

[@DaleLClay]

+Jeff Sutton Thanks

[@charlesstevenson5141]

I always tuck the front of my tarp under the load and bungee it back. Helps stop balloning because it makes it harder for wind to get under it.

[@broncotex8033]

Great Video

[@IBleedMusic410]

I wish you were in the glass division. I'm getting my first load in the morning. I'm nervous

[@DaleLClay]

You will do fine, do rush and take corners win skill and all should be good to go.

[@Bryan-dw8uw]

well done!! one of your best videos. good looking tarp job as well.

[@DaleLClay]

Thank you sir.

[@DaleLClay]

+Roland Morrison, not sure why but KZbin is not allowing me to reply to your comment. To answer your question. Company Mantra, Steel on Steel when possible.

[@slimchancetoo]

"Steel on steel" -- please explain. Here it is both against regulations and common sense to put steel directly onto steel without either timber or rubber in between. Steel on steel is notoriously slippery.

[@DaleLClay]

@@slimchancetoo You explanation covered your question.

[@georgekuersten5984]

That was a kick butt tarp job ! Very informative. I'm curious, why the first set of tarps, then the top tarp ? What are they called, and each ones purpose ? I've been talking to a flatbed recruiter for a company in Oregon. I'm considering a job change and I've only hauled crane counter weights, and booms,and that did not require tarping.

[@DaleLClay]

The canvas tarps that are put on first help protect the vinyl tarp put on last. Canvas Not always needed.

[@orlandoreese19]

i like the way you tarp your load. Great video. but where do i find a padding like that?? them pads really comes in handy keeping that tarp getting cut up or ripp, from that load.

[@DaleLClay]

I would imagine a tarp supply would have them. I use canvas tarp as the protection against sharp edges.

[@orlandoreese19]

ok thanks.

[@ulinegron1831]

Thanks for the video and idea what you go through in flat bed securing the load 🤔this going take me a while learn all your tricks 😁

[@skid3339]

That 2by8 at the front, what’s it for?

[@michaelmiller7214]

im in cdl school now and im thinking about going into flatbed driving. and i was wondering why you do a bulk head with your boards

[@DaleLClay]

Safety

[@michaelmiller7214]

cool i didnt know if the dot required it of if its something you did on your own

[@ltsmonke]

good video on securing load, alot of work with flat bed, hopefully it was a good distance for delivery

[@DaleLClay]

+gamerz 21 I enjoy it more than I think I would enjoy most other types.

[@Tatsuwa94]

Which binders do you prefer? The Snap binders "Bear trap" or the ratcheting binders?

[@DaleLClay]

+Ravenblade94 I prefer the "snap" binders.

[@stingercj7]

How do you check your load down the road when its under the tarp? Are you physically checking tensions with your hands?

[@DaleLClay]

+stingercj7 Yes, the chains and straps extend under the rub rail. That is my access point for checking.

[@stingercj7]

Dale Clay Thank you. I've always wondered that.

[@pth6060]

Well done, good job.

[@DaleLClay]

Thank you.

[@kellyhoneyfeloncdljourney]

Did you carry 4,6 or 8 foot drops? Or maybe all? Could you use 8 foot drops on a short load, maybe just tuck it in?

[@DaleLClay]

I think is was 4 and 8

[@alexhernandez3420]

Nice vide dale, aim truk driver in México saludos,

[@DaleLClay]

thanks

[@rbk77]

good job and pleasure to watch the video. P.S. they pay $50 per tarp at my company

[@retireddriver16]

So glad your trapping loads not my cup of tea and I think you done a very good job 👍

[@northfolk6991]

Thanks for that... I'm in the UK and this kind of stuff is hard to come by...

[@ViTrucker340]

Good video Dale!!! Thanks

[@DaleLClay]

Thanks

[@skylarstuart6323]

I heard that at Maverick, you're allowed to fuel at any Pilot truck stop you want. Is that true?

[@DaleLClay]

I haven't had any issues with it.

[@nonamebleak]

How heavy was the load?

[@DaleLClay]

This is a guess, as it was so long ago, probably around 42k or so.

[@amarjeetpooni8021]

What is the lumber for, that you tighten down at the front sir?

[@DaleLClay]

Help limit forward movement of material.

[@amarjeetpooni8021]

@@DaleLClay ohhk thank you very much

[@Parts4ADealLLC]

Is it allowed to have bungee cords on the outside of rub rail?

[@DaleLClay]

Yes

[@anthonytrevino341]

Have you ever had pipe in a pyramid shape, no banding with two identical stacks side by side separated by wood between the side by side pyramids. Then two or three layers high. Bird block edges only. 3-4 inch pipe. How would you secure it? Thanks

[@DaleLClay]

Nope

[@christoffervandyke8523]

nice vid..Dale. Now.....where u work they will properly train u to secure flatbed and get some pay for it to??? Just curious?? Im thinking about going flatbed

[@DaleLClay]

+Christoffer Van Dyke Yes, you may want to go to my channel and check out my training playlist. It covers it all.

[@Dattdudebadd1]

Where did u find the canvas at? Pretty slick. Never seen that before

[@DaleLClay]

+Daniel olive Maverick provides it.

[@dougrood5198]

I'm really surprised that there is no on board (trailer attached) fall protection for this job, do you know of any available?

[@DaleLClay]

Some places have it, others do not. Some make you leave their property to get on your trailer

[@dougrood5198]

That kinda sucks, especially if it's raining and they make you leave the property. What I meant was though, your own, connected to the trailer system. I just think it would be easy to make. What would you think of it.... "sucks I have to where it" or..."glad I have it". I'm curious because I am going to start driving. A Maverick recruiter comes to our school. I have an idea to make a simple fall protection device that could be permanently mounted to the trailer, would move with you, and all you would do is attach to it. I used fall protection at Carrier for rigging and it was a great feeling to know, "you can't fall".

[@stevenherrera1679]

That's an art to tarp very interesting Dale.....2 no likes how can that be???? some peeps..

[@DaleLClay]

I think they are serial dislikers

[@stevenherrera1679]

+Dale Clay I agree......

[@truckeraj1]

nice job I hope to be driving with maverick one day

[@DaleLClay]

Ditto

[@vm687]

dale do you ever haul the flat wire that looks like chicken wire? if possible would love to see how it is properly secured and to see how to secure when you cant belly strap. ive been going flatbed for 2 years and just recently started doing things other than coils and lumber thanks. btw you just blew through that. awesome job.

[@DaleLClay]

+Victor Marinucci Hope to capture the coiled rod we do next time I get the load for it.

[@vm687]

Will look forward to seeing it.

[@Ekroy72]

I’m loving your tarp skills though. Is that green tarp,a special kind of protector or something? I did’t see you use blankets or its equivalent on the sharp ends. That’s my insurance against chafing. There’s always going be a little hole that you don’t see as a result..

[@DaleLClay]

It's a green canvas, used for protecting the vinal tarp.

[@realistmw]

This makes me love dry van

[@victorkhawkins5317]

Lazy that's why

[@JASONSTATHAM1000]

I agree, dry van is better. But each division has pros and cons..I've seen flat bed drivers be unloaded in like 10 mins as opposed 1-2 hrs for dry van.

[@michaeljohnson7298]

hey dale love the vids.......can i ask why u used the binders on top of the load.

[@DaleLClay]

+Michael Johnson That's where I am standing when I put them on. I know some do it on the edge so they can set them from the ground. Its how I was taught and I have never changed it.

[@michaeljohnson7298]

thats kool not trying to correct you at all just was wondering......love the vids man very informal......i myself just took the final evals for the securemnt training today and will be goin out with a trainer in the next couple of day......hope to see you out there

[@DaleLClay]

+Michael Johnson Awesome, be safe and hopefully you won't get overheated by the bunk heater.

[@michaeljohnson7298]

lol i hope not either

[@j052205]

pretty dope. easy and fast

[@DaleLClay]

+George Vlassov Thanks

[@jsj297]

What's the purpose of those 3 pieces of 4x's you chained in front of the steel?

[@DaleLClay]

+jsj297 Bulk Head. A small safety mechanism that may assist preventing forward movement in some circumstances.

[@jsj297]

Cool, thanks.

[@stevenherrera1679]

Great Vid Dale really enjoyed that. I believe you said you also get paid for securement and tarping thats good cause you should for sure that's like WORK!!!! The persuader bar!!! So easy to turn an ankle or something I am surprised more places do not have those areas with a tether so you cannot fall......The places that do have them are they usually union shops????

[@DaleLClay]

For sure. All the union places I have been to have all the fancy safty equipment.

[@stevenherrera1679]

+Dale Clay Ah ok that's what I figured seeing your prospective walking around on your freight it can get down right scary then when you have the tarp on you loose site of that...I would not like to be walking on top of one of your wood panel loads........very good video Dale .....

[@DaleLClay]

I think I only had to do that once. The rest had fall arrest systems.

[@stevenherrera1679]

+Dale Clay That's good you just pull the tarps off from the ground at delivery then unless something gets hung up.......that's got to be a fun thing too folding up your tarps.... When I saw the green one go one first I thought you got a new tarp but then the black one went over that....

[@dockholidaiy]

I'm new to this. Can you tell me why you kept the fake bulkhead so far from the load?

[@DaleLClay]

I got it as close I can and still have a place to secure it to the trailer. I should have premade the bulkhead and had them load the material up against it.

[@dougrood5198]

You guys making these videos are doing a great service to the industry and guys like me that are getting prepared to do it, hopefully with less of a learning curve.

[@renzomike1007]

Where is a good place to get tars at, in Dallas Tx.?

[@dockholidaiy]

Is it maverick policy to go threw the pocket with the chain? And thanks for the video I enjoy watching you work. I'm still in orientation and I'm trying to learn as much as I can from every source I can find. Thanks

[@DaleLClay]

Yes, for some securement methods.

[@caropresonick]

do you always carry like 10 4x4s or are they laying around in the yards?

[@DaleLClay]

Yes, they give us the dunnage.

[@terrysennhenn896]

Is the deck slippery to walk on when its wet?

[@DaleLClay]

+terry sennhenn Sometimes

[@27935bok]

Awesome video

[@DaleLClay]

Thanks

[@kaz9781]

Quick question in flatbed do you tie down a load and forget about it or do you constantly have to be checking your cargo to make sure the restraints are secure on long hauls?

[@DaleLClay]

+kaz9781 first 50 miles and every 150 after.

[@darrylm3627]

Good stuff ...

[@dannyurena6175]

Explain why not tear drop chains

[@DaleLClay]

My only explanation is that I followed the companies required securment methods. Others may work just as well or even better.

[@JuanTorres-cl1er]

Why did you use two different tarps ? the green fabric type first then the rubber tarp on top.

[@DaleLClay]

+Juan Torres The green protects the vinyl

[@CaseyDoss]

Hi Dale Clay nice videos by the way and keep up the good work my friend hope u reply soon im thinking about going to work for Maverick Transportation after i get out of driving school even though i already have my cdl and all endorsments .

[@DaleLClay]

+Casey Doss I can't think of another company I would rather drive for as a company driver. They have done what they said they would do. Driving over the road is a strange life to get use to though.

[@CaseyDoss]

Hi Dale yes i totally agree how are you doing today?

[@DaleLClay]

+Casey Doss Great thanks, have a great 4th.

[@CaseyDoss]

u too sir chat with u later on this week be safe.

[@dougrood5198]

Glad to hear positive feedback here, I'm looking as well.

[@clydelindsay6657]

How do you check your chains with the tarp covering them? I've never used tarps and was just wondering. I enjoy your videos, thanks.

[@DaleLClay]

+Clyde Lindsay The chain are attack to the backside of the rub rail. I check my chains there. If there is slack then there is a problem and untarping is required. Otherwise if they are tight it's all good to go.

[@clydelindsay6657]

Thanks

[@Level787]

About to start doing flat bed, no experience yet, any advice for a newbie? Thanks

[@DaleLClay]

+Jack Vega Um, the best advice I got was give it a good 6 months before changing your mind. I say that because it's is a different lifestyle and work life to get use too. My training playlist may help as well.

[@bigwaxthabarber6961]

how many times do you trun your ratchet to get it open like that

[@DaleLClay]

I am not sure what your referring to sorry.

[@bigwaxthabarber6961]

Dale Clay before you take your ratchet you trun them i was wondering how many times do you trun them before you stop is it about 10 times

[@DaleLClay]

+Big Wax Tha Trucker I count 20 as I spin them

[@nevcowpoke1482]

Nice job, nuff said

[@DaleLClay]

+Kenneth Oldham Thanks

[@poconorudy3775]

You think its a good idea for a sixty yr old to get into flat bed? It doesnt look that physical to me Ive worked alot of manual labor jobs in the past

[@DaleLClay]

I think they can do what they think they can. Therer was a guy older than 60 in my class. So it's not a new thing.