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.

[@AS-zj2zn]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@marcosalazar5333]

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

[@sammykelii2551]

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

[@DaleLClay]

Thanks

[@kebbanjie4107]

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

[@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

[@johnsushchyk7933]

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

[@sajones0403]

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

[@DaleLClay]

+sajones0403 Thanks, it's steel bar.

[@larryfisher5796]

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

[@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

[@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?

[@champbenzino5358]

hey buddy i like how u chain down than reg strips

[@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.

[@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.

[@rashondrabowen9940]

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

[@HomuraZ_2ndAcc]

excellent video professional way to secure load

[@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.

[@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.

[@spartacus72]

Nice Tarping very neat .From the UK

[@alanakins3099]

Great video Dale

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@curnock]

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

[@Stretch379BBM]

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

[@DaleLClay]

Thanks

[@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

[@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.

[@DWOODS-cd3px]

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

[@DaleLClay]

Thanks, you too.

[@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 👍

[@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 😁

[@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

[@DWOODS-cd3px]

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

[@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.

[@rbk77]

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

[@Bryan-dw8uw]

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

[@DaleLClay]

Thank you sir.

[@northfolk6991]

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

[@davidriblet7202]

Cant wait to see what you post once you start again

[@DaleLClay]

That makes 2 of us

[@broncotex8033]

Great Video

[@retireddriver16]

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

[@alexhernandez3420]

Nice vide dale, aim truk driver in México saludos,

[@DaleLClay]

thanks

[@jeffsutton950]

Another great video dale.

[@DaleLClay]

+Jeff Sutton Thanks

[@truckeraj1]

nice job I hope to be driving with maverick one day

[@DaleLClay]

Ditto

[@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@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......

[@pth6060]

Well done, good job.

[@DaleLClay]

Thank you.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@ViTrucker340]

Good video Dale!!! Thanks

[@DaleLClay]

Thanks

[@ILHillbilly67]

I try to do hooks toward the cab so it will lock faster on a hard stop. A trick for the ratchets, step on one of the hooks/ends to give you tension so it will ratchet and lock when you move it.

[@DaleLClay]

+ILHillbilly67 Thanks for the information

[@jade_de_gracia5186]

that's the way to secure those steel,and keep those from falling and will avoid to much damge

[@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.

[@paulwhitear4983]

Nice to see how you sheet the load

[@DaleLClay]

Glad you liked it.

[@Gordo12330]

Made it nice and easy!!!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@darrylm3627]

Good stuff ...

[@Torsee]

Great workout video! First hard hat video, what's it look like?

[@DaleLClay]

I think my hat has been captured in other videos.

[@j052205]

pretty dope. easy and fast

[@DaleLClay]

+George Vlassov Thanks

[@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.

[@Tatsuwa94]

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

[@DaleLClay]

+Ravenblade94 I prefer the "snap" binders.

[@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....

[@Dattdudebadd1]

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

[@DaleLClay]

+Daniel olive Maverick provides it.

[@Essence0206]

Yes.... excellent training on for KZbin subscribers

[@DaleLClay]

I try not to display them as training, more like my perspective of the event.

[@dutchman2506]

Sorry not a good video

[@franklinfelder5329]

Sweetie do you drive trucks and who u drive for

[@27935bok]

Awesome video

[@DaleLClay]

Thanks

[@lcm2017]

Great video. I see your company's running super singles. Any problems running long haul.

[@DaleLClay]

kenneth jacobs I haven't had any problems

[@ricky6258]

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

[@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

[@604cuinkillah]

Thank you. Nice work

[@DaleLClay]

+Vic Madison Thanks

[@dannystranahan1004]

When you do your 50-mile check in your hundred and fifty mile check to see if any of the chains loosened up it seems like a lot of work to have to pull that tarp back to tighten each one that got loose and then retarp again

[@DaleLClay]

The chains and straps extend down on the edges of the deck. I check the securment on the edge of the trialer without untarping.

[@mirangermanll]

@@DaleLClay The only way to do it!

[@stan6777]

Awesome video! Thanks🤙🏼

[@DaleLClay]

Your welsome

[@nevcowpoke1482]

Nice job, nuff said

[@DaleLClay]

+Kenneth Oldham Thanks

[@G888-b5j]

Great Job. I learned alot from this video. And I like your attitude. Hell everyone has their own way of doing things so the hell with negative opinions. But Thank you for the video. I'm a female and this Flat Bed is exactly what I am interested in. Everyone says that I'm crazy but who gives a flip. It beats sitting on my bum and swinging doors......

[@DaleLClay]

Thanks, and exactly.

[@meganm9488]

I've been driving vans and done some dry bulk for year and am ready to go into flatbed...all my trucker buddies telling me I'm crazy too. This is fascinating and keeps one's mind and body active on the road...plus there's the pride in doing the job right.

[@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.

[@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

[@skid3339]

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

[@trucks8137]

Good one champ

[@DaleLClay]

Thanks

[@Ekroy72]

Well, I know you said you don’t have to do a bulkhead, but you did one which is a smart move with steel rods..with rods, personally.a Bulkhead is a must in my book I have seen what an individual Rod can do. It will Pierce that cab and everything in front of it like an arrow hitting a bale of hay.. And that aluminum bulkhead ain’t shit.. That’s why your bulkhead need to be as close as possible to the object that you are barricading.To minimize That catapult effect.. if it moves/slide, you need to stop it ASAP before it picks up momentum once its in motion. it’s harder to restrain. Basic Physics. We all heard the term “A running start”?

[@h.f.4095]

Thanks Dale for the excellent video...Do you pay for your own bungys, binders and straps or does you company provide them and replace if necessary

[@DaleLClay]

+Hugh Ffrench It's all the companies equipment. They pay for everything

[@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.

[@78625amginE]

Dude!!! Thank you!!!!

[@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

[@charlenehall9152]

Damn you’re good!

[@scottkailey1]

That would be great fun in the rain .....no thanks ill stick to dry box.

[@DaleLClay]

I think I can count on one hand the number of times I tarped in unpleasant weather. Typically they want their product protected if they want it tarped and have drivers tarp under cover in foul weather.

[@robinmays5381]

Actually most of can haulers wear sandals and flip flops!!

[@TheRoadhammer379]

@@robinmays5381, lmfao... truth

[@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.

[@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.