Flatbed Secuerment: Steel Coil eye to the side securing and tarping @ Maverick

[@lovepreetbrar3793]

Being a truck driver we never get paid enough for the hard work we put in.

[@dmcrim624]

Three weeks of over the road training and never touched a coil. My first solo run and I picked up a 46600 lbs coil. Took me a lot longer than this to secure it. I've learned a lot watching this! Thank you!

[@DaleLClay]

+Silence Do-Good I was lucky in my training, almost got every type of load while with my trainer.

[@TheRoadhammer379]

Never be to proud to ask another driver, most of us older guys are willing to help you out.

[@coltwinchester6124]

We're you over weight with that coil?

[@dmcrim624]

@@coltwinchester6124 no, but I had no wiggle room either

[@mikeziegler7008]

I'm impressed with your video. You did a good job on this coil. I found it interesting that the shipper expected that coil to be tarped after it had been sitting out in the rain. I was a long time company flatbed driver. But I would never work for a flatbed operation that expected it's drivers to swap trailers and gear. My trailer was MY trailer. I had it set up MY way and with MY goodies... little things like smoke tarps and corner protection, etc... I don't know how you guys with the major carriers do it! Good job!

[@kimmorrison9169]

thats what you get with dropped/preloaded trailers that many shippers demand.

[@DropDeckTrucker]

Ya let's keep the coil outside for days o rain etc driver takes the coil , , you must tarm. O guess the rain outside the yard is maybe by something different , stupid shoppers

[@barryminor6245]

I've been retired from trucking since 2007 yet operated flatbeds, drop decks and covered wagons. We use to refer to the eye to the side coils as "suicide, " for all obvious reasons and "shotgun" when the eye is in parallel with the length of the trailer.

[@amarsharma5838]

Suicide is the right term, and shotgun or homicide. And the driver didn’t even secure his loose chains. And if he was complaining about $25 for tarping he can goin another company called western they pay $50

[@rmack48]

Every time I watch one of your videos it makes happy that you keep your chains and binders clean and stowed in an orderly fashion. I've watched other trucker videos and the securement devices are just stowed in haphazard manner and they are all dirty and rusty. It ,to me, shows that you have pride in the equipment you have to work with.

[@DaleLClay]

+R MacK I like it all looking orderly

[@pj69765]

that passenger seat looks real orderly too... lmao...

[@rogerbraasch5224]

Never safe to load coils on a truck suicide. My dad would never allow coils to be loaded that way on his trailers. All it takes is one snap of the chains during a hard stop and your dead.

[@motomark9736]

Company standard way it's done at Mav.

[@rayrandy41]

@@rogerbraasch5224 then you're dad shouldn't be driving. They haul coils like this for years. Ive hauled many of them not one issue at all.

[@crowolfe290]

Thank you for showing the process of securement. I am researching Maverick and regional flatbed, so your videos are helpful!

[@TheMatt74901]

I've driven a dry van for 21 years. I didn't know anything about flat bedding until your videos, thanks. I must say, I would rather just shut the trailer doors and get down the road.....lol

[@ForHisGlory731]

I found this more entertaining than tv. Keep up the hard work. love the video.

[@DaleLClay]

+Ernest Floyd Thanks

[@georgemulligan8958]

Great job, I'm exhausted just watching this

[@rabbigrape]

Hi Dale, I know I'm late to the party but I JUST discovered your videos and wanted to thank you for making them. I'm going to be getting my CDL soon and am looking to join the flatbed brotherhood. Your videos are covering the main thing I'm fearing when I become a trainee.

[@DaleLClay]

You may want to look at JB Hunt. They may have a local job for flatbed. They seem to be hiring drivers straight out of school.

[@biggoose2736]

Didn’t know coils were that heavy, always wondered why only one was on the truck. Awesome job to you and all the other cdl drivers!

[@Me-fj8sb]

There are heavier but the truck can not go over weight, did it for years, now I'm doing a more demanding job, 9 car carrier, crazy

[@hillrobert889]

Great securement and tarping video as always Mr. Dale. I've had 5 loads so far with maverick n all has been tarp except one. And it has been taking me hours to load n tarp lol. Then I just got a multi load with 3 stop with 5 40 inch coils. So I really needed that video thanks again Mr. Dale

[@DaleLClay]

+hillrobert889 No problem. Good luck.

[@sterff89]

Excellent video Dale! I enjoyed seeing the process from beginning to end.

[@DaleLClay]

+Sterff89 Thanks

[@philharris4504]

I remember having to tarp roof shingles when I was with TMC. Roof shingles!! They're designed to be in the weather!! Even the customer asked me upon delivery, "Why did you tarp that?". I said, "Because they told me to". Crazy.

[@DaleLClay]

lol, awesomeness

[@dennism103]

Because Todd is a ass clown!

[@BAMCIS13450703]

In winter it makes sense cuz salt but in summer yeah fuck that

[@happyb.s.productions316]

1 steel tarp will do.

[@redbluesome2829]

Phil Harris, it’s the difference between “used” shingles and brand new. A new car might get scuffed by the buyer, but until then, key areas get protection.

[@04tommac]

Very clean job, not a lot of wasted motion. Nice work Dale!

[@jbh6343]

Awake at 5am watching an old Dale Clay securement video. Bring the videos back, let’s see more of your JB hunt life.

[@DaleLClay]

4:51am reading video reply's.

[@TheRoadhammer379]

Excellent video, very professional and safety minded. You are a great example of the flatbed industry.

[@stevewoodbridge9250]

Enjoy watching your videos. Good job and thanks for all the time you put in to prepare and upload them.

[@DaleLClay]

+Steve Woodbridge Your welcome and thanks for the kind words.

[@JaspalSingh-re4ed]

I am new driver in canada, your video is so helpful thanks

[@ATTHACKBEATZ]

Keep the great videos coming.. I appreciate your quality in your video as well as audio... tomorrow's my first day solo flatbed... awesome ....oh yeah your speed is on point too.

[@davidjohnston7.62x51]

Great video thanks for publishing! Just put my application in @Maverick today. Will graduate end of June w CDL class. Hope to see it live!

[@robertesposito9871]

That always pissed me off, the coils stay out in the weather in the yard for months, but if it gets loaded on a truck all of a sudden it becomes weather sensitive and has to be tarped

[@Alanb6]

My because of road debri can get on it and mess up the coil

[@rogerbraasch5224]

Railroads used to haul those coils exposed for many decades. This century, they have a metal house they lay on top of them.

[@robertesposito9871]

I use to love when the shipper tells me they have to be tarped when they’ve been sitting outside in the elements for weeks or months at a time

[@truck554099]

You ever hear of road grime? I bet you wash that shit off your truck! Little different when you get it on material suck as a coil

[@TheRoadhammer379]

@@truck554099, you ever hear of Nucor, genius? Coils rusted,sitting a foot deep in the mud and you're talking about road grime, 😂.

[@brianseace4429]

@@TheRoadhammer379 hay genius yes I have heard of coils being in 5 feet of mud. And still had to tarp it and then delivered it and they put it back in 5 feet of mud. But guess what it still had to be tarped from point a to b.

[@mokpot]

Hey Dale, this was great. Thanks for the POV securing and tarping, I learned something.

[@DaleLClay]

+mokpot cool

[@harmangill299]

Mokpot somebody watches lot of porn

[@hughisrael4694]

You are a credit to your company and the industry. WELL DONE

[@hindsight57]

I'd rather tarp a coil than a load of lumber. Nice job and another good video. Stay safe!

[@DaleLClay]

+hindsight57 Thanks, and I agree.

[@tibbygotloud]

You deserve more subscribers dale you’re an og

[@DaleLClay]

Very kind of you.

[@leerhill]

Thanks for the tip on tarping the coil maybe mine will look a little better from now on

[@DaleLClay]

+Lee Hill I am still improving technique right along with you.

[@David-v9y9b]

Enjoy the video Learn a lot thanks

[@jason9613]

Thanks for the vids, I'm new to flatbed and picking up coil in the am

[@DaleLClay]

+Jason Robinson cool, just FYI, this is not an instructional video. Just a video record of how I do it. Good luck with your coil.

[@DropDeckTrucker]

What i sont like is all the coils and same another tipe.of loqd they are outside but once we load they want us to tarp, that make sense???

[@DaleLClay]

Ya, sometimes shippers and relievers don't make sense. Coils ok, in fresh water rain, but don't do well with road salts. I believe that is why they tarp.

[@maddogmaz1576]

On your patch job I learned not to use square patches but cut round ones. This way there is no real edge to pull up on. On a square patch you have the 4 pointed ends to start to peel from if thatmakes any sense

[@DaleLClay]

+maddogmaz1576 Understandable

[@stevenmassa950]

Is your clock running as you tarp

[@DaleLClay]

On-Duty clock...yes

[@04tommac]

I used to pick up Slinky's in Perth Amboy, and they would pick them up out of the frozen mud with snow on them... and I would have to tarp it. Eventually I learned it was for road salt protection, but it sure seemed strange at the time. BTW I got $25.00 to tarp back in '96 as a company driver, o/o's got $100.00.

[@johannsteve]

This is very helpful. Thanks!

[@munsters2]

If they need the coils to be dry, why are they storing them outside on the wet ground with no covering?

[@DaleLClay]

Protection, is usually from road salts and such.

[@munsters2]

@@DaleLClay Oh, I see.

[@randynorsworthy958]

love your instructional videos been doing this a long time but always willing to refresh and learn .Never too old to keep gaining knowledge new ways

[@DaleLClay]

I feel the same way, i am always learning

[@kellyhoneyfeloncdljourney]

What size is the chain you use to secure thay coil?

[@DaleLClay]

Don't remember, driving for them was years ago. Probably the smallest chains allowed by DoT.

[@kellyhoneyfeloncdljourney]

@@DaleLClay thanks for the videos

[@ignacio7884]

What is the length of those chains ⛓ and thickness? Thanks

[@DaleLClay]

Don't know, haven't done it in over 2 years.

[@kyeice]

That coil was sure well secured,you are more safety aware than we are over here there is no way that a u.k driver would put 6 chains on one coil, an interesting video my friend.keep safe down the road.

[@DaleLClay]

+mick higgy Thanks Mic, avoid those coil haulers over there then, be safe.

[@patrickdolan.]

So.. I have 8 years cdl driving experience and about a month flatbedding. never hauled a coil before. did some training when I started here. I just drove 4 hours empty up to this place in Mississippi to load. They won't load me because I've never physically hauled a coil. That's what I get for asking the loader a simple question. had my company and broker call and they won't load me. makes no sense to me. I got no problem chaining. watched this video earlier bc I was curious about tarping tho. Just at a loss for words right now with the way I was treated today. I'm usually home Fridays in Minnesota. this just totally screws up my weekend picking up my kids. I'm gonna get my ass chewed by their mother for sure... Thanks for these helpful videos tho. Guess I better keep my mouth shut from now on.

[@DaleLClay]

+Patrick Dolan Dude, that is a bummer. Especially when it effects family time.

[@johnt715]

With all due respect, think about it for a minute. You will be transporting a extremely heavy object that ways up to 50,000 that if you slam on the brakes will want to roll forward and will literally flatten your truck. Period. That is the reality of it. Hauling steel coils is nothing to take lightly. NO ONE should ever haul a heavy steel coil with the eye to the side (suicide, crossed-side) without first being trained on one. It is that dangerous.

[@truck554099]

When I started trucking or hauling coils we didnt have all these you tube truckers to show us stuff, you asked other drivers and used common sense. If Maverick was so concerned about doing things safely why are they still using snap over binders? Wait until on comes undone and you are in the way .

[@4TheLoveOfGadgets]

@@johnt715 thought he said 5k lbs..not 50...

[@terrydavidmullins]

Okay, now you've wrapped it up nice and tight. How are you going to check your chains. I'm legitimately asking because I'm about to go into heavy haul and through my not CDL experience, load securements loosen after only a short time of travel. Do you just not check it.

[@DaleLClay]

I check it on the sides where the chains are exposed. Easy to check and I always did.

[@terrydavidmullins]

@@DaleLClay Thank you for the video and the response. I'm going to watch your other videos as well. The comment section is also very helpful. Especially the guy commenting that the DOT doesn't count the straight down chain, etc. Of coarse the FMCSA has the final word, so I will always take full responsibility for my knowledge and securement. Thanks again.

[@julz4u2]

I just wondered if you have a preference ...because if I recall correctly,, last time you had the coil on a skid and it was turned the other way so that you could chain and then strap it accordingly over the top.

[@DaleLClay]

+Superior Signs My preference is shotgun. But the receiver dictates that based on their unloading capabilities

[@darrencatenacci4078]

Nice chain & tarp job. Always amazes me we all do those jobs slightly different . And we each prefer different things too securement wise. Cool vid liked the helmet cam too. Stay safe

[@DaleLClay]

+Darren Catenacci Thanks

[@sdbasbhat6321]

How many chain do you carry?

[@DaleLClay]

If I remember correctly. 8

[@ghost_-gd9bf]

What size steel tarp is that you used?

[@DaleLClay]

I know this is not what you want to hear, but, I don't know and never did. I used what they gave me and never considered to measure it. Sorry.

[@ghost_-gd9bf]

@@DaleLClay its all good thought would ask i really like the method you used to tarp that thanks for the answer tho have a great weekend…

[@CenobiteBeldar]

He was able to get this done in less than an hour. That's good for whatever tarp pay you get. At least it ain't a couple of hours then it wouldn't be worth it.

[@broncotex8033]

Great Video. Great Job

[@bosco358]

I don't understand ... if the coils are stored outside , why do they have to be kept dry for transport on the truck ??

[@jaysonliddle9119]

The shipper doesn't care, but the customer may want to keep road grime (winter road salt) off their product is all I can think...then when I get a similar load and show-up to a consignee, just to see how of their coil sitting outside exposed, and rusted to shit...so at the end of the day, it's anyones guess as to why they require tarps for product that's already been sitting outside.

[@ezcoreg759]

Our company wants use to use 8 chains (9 because you have to extend a chain), and wrap each chain around the steak pocket and hook back on to the chain when doing Suicide Coils.... They way you do it is a lot more neat n simple but goes against what I was taught. They say those half moon spools have zero working load limit and only the steak pockets have a working load limit, but other truckers I met on the road said the half moon spools do have a WLL. Either way if I get pulled into the Terminal like how you got it secured they would pull me off the truck and put me back through 1-3 days of load securement class. Any thoughts Dave? As I like the way you do it, just not sure if those half moon spools have a WLL.

[@DaleLClay]

+Ezcore G So far there have not been any securement updates for the suicide coil. Maverick did change the way we do eye to the sky coils from a certain location. We always used chains but when I went there they required straps only. Perhaps Maverick saw my video and confirmed with their loading engineers. It seems everyone has a different opinion on gear and amount needed. I recommend following your company's policy. I pulled my notes. Maverick trailers stake pockets have 6600 WLL. Spool have 3300 WLL. I am sure everyone will have a different opinion on that as well.

[@ezcoreg759]

Dale Clay Thank you so much for replying to me Mr Dale. I'm solo Flatbed as of today officially and only been Flatbedding for total of 2 months. I watch your videos to get an idea on what to do. I will stick to my company policy but I will add in a Mr Dale touch to it where I Can! Also thanks for the update on the spool. You are the man!

[@johnt715]

As to using the spools or stake pockets, I was taught just the opposite. To always use the spools if at all possible as the stake pockets are not designed for heavy lateral movement such as what it would be subject to when making an emergency stop.

[@johnt715]

It is very unfortunate that most drivers that only haul steel coils with eyes to the side of the trailer rarely or occasionally do not secure them properly. For example, in this video, the 2 chains going straight across the coil are useless. Why? You have to think about the dynamics of how that coil is going to try to move during transport. The most important item to consider and protect against is forward movement in case of a hard or emergency stop. In CFR 49 section 393.120 , the law is very specific: The chains securing those coils must be at an angle of no more than 45 degrees. This is the angle of the chain to the deck. In this video, the angle is closer to 55 or even 60 degrees, completely illegal and from a practical point, useless. Why? Because if the angle is greater than 45 degrees, you have greatly decreased the holding power of the chain against forward movement of that coil. Additionally, chain WLL must be respected. In California, before they changed the law to mimic the federal law, it specified that coils 5,000 to 15,000 required 1 chain to the rear and one chain to the front. Coils 15,000 to 25,000 required 2 chains to the rear and 1 chain to the front. Coils over 25,000 required 3 chains to the rear and 2 chains to the front. Again, each chain must be angled 45 degrees or less, and only one chain allowed per anchor point. Now, it does not specific the quantity because it is counting on and assuming the driver will be respecting the chain WLL, which is what those numbers were based upon. And yes, I have hauled 54,000 coils before, and I used 4 chains to the rear and 3 chains to the front. Remember, the most important thing to consider when hauling steel coils, or any heavy coil product, is how is that coil going to try to move in an emergency, then use common sense to protect against that.

[@rogerbraasch5224]

My dad had used no more than 5 chains on one side of the coil and 5 more chains on the other side. In his career as a long distance trucker, he never had a claim against him.

[@flyerbob124]

Why didn’t you strap a 4x4 over the front of the tarp to keep air from getting under it??

[@fred7159]

Do you pullover and check the securements every so many miles.

[@DaleLClay]

+stewnodd Yes, 50 and then every 150

[@joshuahickey6214]

I would hope so being how that's the LAW.

[@guadalupetreto6180]

🎶 “ if your happy and you know it, clap your feet” 🎶 11:07

[@michaelcuff5780]

This is how ya load a coil or two! Boys and girls! This is how i was taught in Philadelphia PA.

[@sergiolemus860]

the loader already know where to place the coil or you tell them

[@DaleLClay]

+sergio lemus They aim for the drivers setup on the deck of the trailer and then the driver guides them to the final position.

[@joshuahickey6214]

Newer trailers have stickers to show you were to place single coils

[@adamshaw8214]

What is average length of haul at maverick??

[@DaleLClay]

Not sure.

[@adamshaw8214]

@@DaleLClay do you still work there?

[@DaleLClay]

I moved out of their hiring area. I did around 2400 miles a week if that helps.

[@4TheLoveOfGadgets]

at maverick do they teach you how to secure each type of load?

[@DaleLClay]

They teach almost every type of load, as there are more loads types than days in a year.

[@4TheLoveOfGadgets]

@@DaleLClay do they ever send you to California?

[@5380Mario]

hey i was wondering as a coil hauler myself why dont you double up on your chains and use j hooks on 1 side of the coil for binders and with that dont you keep your binders on 1 side of the coil much nicer when checking your load. and how much load weight is your setup good for?

[@DaleLClay]

+5380Mario I secure the way I was trained. I can't see anything with the tarp on and check chains via the rub rail for looseness. Each chain I use is calculated at 8000 pounds of securement value. Each strap is calculated at 8000 pounds of securement value.

[@m.holland7954]

Why did the trucks in front of you not have to tarp?

[@DaleLClay]

+M. Holland The 2 in front of me were taping unless you're referring to different trucks.

[@COOLLAY2]

nice job great work

[@jeromeduffy9270]

I just hsve to ask. These coils are not to get wet? Yet there stored in s field. I know you called it Coil land,but where are they made? How did they get to this open field.... Also the way you fold tarps at the end ,dictates how easily it goes on.

[@kylemaloney2919]

Hey I'm new to flat bed does your trailer rub rail spacers have a working load limit?

[@DaleLClay]

Yes, I havn't driven in a while, so I forget. 5k I want to say. But that's just a guess.

[@pj69765]

Those snap binders make me nervous... I like the ratcheting ones a little better... great video quality BTW....

[@DaleLClay]

+Paris Russell I hear that a lot.

[@johnt715]

While the ratchet binders are safer and in theory can get a stronger pull, when you are chaining and unchaining 4-6 times per day, you appreciated snap binders.

[@robmcclure481]

I will stick to my Conestoga alot easier and you did a decent job chaining and tarping but I would like to give you a few pointers if you don't mind , I know they probably taught you how to chain but they are probably desk jockies , a good rule to remember is the less chain you use on the side the better for your safety, good video , nice job

[@malcolmmccrory2200]

And why is that if you don't mind me asking??

[@4TheLoveOfGadgets]

Do you know if maverick has laws against concealed carrying a firearm in company vehicle? Did they ever mention that?

[@DaleLClay]

Maverick doesnt have any "RULES" against it. Just state laws would apply to the individual.

[@dilshod4737]

Nice job! Tarping very quick! 5+ 👍

[@DaleLClay]

+Dilshod Ismailov Thanks

[@semiretired6033]

Great job, can i make a suggestion? You could use way less bungi cords if you would instead of 1 bungi per tarp D ring you would bungi the bottom D ring and then go into the rub rail come up and hook into the top D ring, this would get the job done with less bungi cords and in less time, in turn gettin out of the rain quicker too .Just a suggestion.

[@DaleLClay]

These are old, I bungee different now, but thanks for the suggestion.

[@StephenMichaelMeyer]

Do you need to have experience to work for maverick or do they take newbies fresh out of cdl school? Planning to get my cdl this next spring.

[@DaleLClay]

No experience needed, just a CDL. They have a good training program.

[@scottiecarroll5656]

Just asking my man but are your chains rated for that ratchet binder chains look a little small for a ratchet binder

[@DaleLClay]

+Scottie Carroll Yes,all items are DOT approved and supplied by the company

[@DieselTrucker2018]

Cool... if Maverick would allow a cat on the truck, I would sign on in a heartbeat and go flat-beddin'!

[@jeff7764]

A bit overkill on the chaining?

[@DaleLClay]

Wish everyone had your opinion

[@gameball2003]

What weight are those coils , I used to carry 3 x 8 ton

[@DaleLClay]

+gameball2003 Depends, they average around 42,000lbs

[@ronaldjackson764]

Coil weighs in @ 45k and u only have 32,400lbs of restraint? I'm not understanding?

[@DaleLClay]

Each chain provides over 8k lbs of securement value. Count the chains.

[@jimmyt7514]

Great exercise that's for sure...and lucky it's not raining ?

[@DaleLClay]

+Jimmy T Very true. Very rare for me to be out in Bad Weather. Which is suprising.

[@generallee4043]

I’ve hauled coils but never let them load them so if it breaks free it’s not going to roll over top of my cab . I don’t know why these r being loaded this way

[@DaleLClay]

Usually loaded according to the receivers capabilities to unload. Otherwise shotgun is preferred.

[@johnharper2419]

Hey Dale I really wish I could get a hold of you when I run into trouble. It took me all of 5hrs to secure & tarp 2 coils yesterday. I need to be more sufficient with my time. Is there a way to get a hold of u directly?

[@DaleLClay]

Sorry, there is not. I have been out of the trucking game for a while now. It will get faster the more you do it.

[@jamestroutman7517]

Looks like Fulton County Processing's yard in Delta Ohio. If this is, did you stop by WI or Northstar to pick up?

[@DaleLClay]

+James Troutman Not that I recall

[@ginvesto8370]

great content

[@badbrad2334]

What kind of CB radio do you run with that big antenna mounted on your headache rack?

[@DaleLClay]

Those antennas are for my Satellite Radio and my Cell Phone. I have no idea where my CB antenna is as its not visible. I have a Uniden 880 CB.

[@timothytaylor8321]

awesome job man

[@travismaxwell6821]

it's been sitting outside, why the tarp???

[@DaleLClay]

+Travis Maxwell Fabntastic question. Simple answer, they paid for the tarp job.

[@vcatdog832]

Winter time.. salt on the road

[@todd3186]

i got a question about trainers.how do i deal with them to their expectations seems like everything a do or about to do is wrong. he was very rude about the way he was teaching.i did leave that trainer and i start with my new one next week.

[@DaleLClay]

Humm, good communication up front. The trainer should realize you are being trained and they they are there to assist you in doing the job well. If they are unprofessional, I would call the training department. You have way to many places to work for, no reason to put up with an unprofessional trainer. Just my opinion.

[@johnpitzer5500]

Snap binders? My company never allowed us to use those. I also never had to tarp a load since I had a conestoga trailer. Best thing if all you do is haul coils!

[@ILovedThe90s1]

Is all of Maverick's trucks super single tires?

[@DaleLClay]

+ILovedThe90s1 I believe so

[@Tyler-xe1es]

Eye to the side... first I've heard that but I like it. This way is better of known as suicide loading, and reversed is shotgun loading.

[@DaleLClay]

+Tyler Chauvin Correct. One is the terms listed on paperwork, the other is slang.

[@BAMCIS13450703]

Suicide is scary can’t call it that no more lol

[@dubyajayyo]

How about a cart for the chains so you don’t have to walk back and forth so many times?

[@DaleLClay]

One chain, not to heavy, multiple chains..... back breaker.

[@dubyajayyo]

Dale Clay Oh, I’m sure. I was thinking of a hand truck, though.

[@terryharneydarykerryder9361]

Great video do more like these thanks

[@DaleLClay]

+Terry harney As often as time allows.

[@waynepatterson5526]

3 maverick and no body says hi 😂

[@DaleLClay]

+Wayne Patterson Busy working in the rain, not the best Hi weather.

[@danielbloom8055]

eve know i think its against dot to chain a coil tp that rail because it has no tire to the frame

[@DaleLClay]

I don't secure anything to the rub rail, only to the DOT approved spools and stake pockets.

[@rayrandy41]

Actually rub rail are consider securement. They are rated just like the spools and stake pockets.

[@Trashboat1979]

Couple things, is wearing the hard hat and all the ppe a maverick policy or a dale policy? Also the way you hook your chains to the stake pockets is that a maverick thing. I don't see many people doing it like that, not saying it's wrong just asking. Finally I love tapping steel all nice for them to take it off the truck and put it outside in the dirt as I say.

[@DaleLClay]

+neofishaddict Maverick PPE policy. Securement is a Maverick thing.

[@cormac9185]

why doesn't he bundle the excess chain up with bungee cords?

[@terrysennhenn896]

Now i see why you are not concerned about exercising, looks like a pretty good workout for the day.

[@DaleLClay]

+terry sennhenn The interesting thing is that I like the working outside part..... most times.

[@j.pierremalette4482]

Man, I would need a 4 hours rest, Up and Down, Haul them chain, and tie down, Tarp are not light, Yep, You do not need the gym, and I like the chap suggestion of safety glasses, if one of them bungee let go, it's your eye sight, please protect it. Again a great video, love the way you tarp and tuck under at front, make senses since the wind pressure will push it down, at back, there is suction which would pull the excess out.

[@jamestroutman7517]

Only reason I ask is because the Mill Numbers on the side of the coils look similar to what I see at WI.

[@CenobiteBeldar]

Also, is that tarp cloth? I remember TMC used some kind of vinyl or something. It was heavy. I think there was an 80 lb and a 100 lb. tarp. Yours looks like cloth. Looks lighter.

[@paulwhitear4983]

Good viewing. I bet it took longer to secure and sheet the coil than it to load onto the trailer.

[@DaleLClay]

+Paul Whitear Every time

[@jasonfountain6107]

This looks like Nucor Hickman? If so tarping must be a maverick policy?? I've loaded off the "truck pad" for years and never tarp those coils. Nice videos!

[@DaleLClay]

+jason fountain It's more of a, the customer paid for a tarp, type policy. We have plenty of non tarp loads. We tarp when they pay for it. :)

[@brianlanders1545]

Dale Clay : You did a heck of a good job tarping that coil! If I may make a suggestion, I used rope instead of tarp straps. It seemed to work better for me anyway! Wal-Mart has 1" straps - 4 for $11 they'd hold the tarp down also and not as much work as bungee cords. I just hated bungee cords. I guess what ever works for each person!

[@yaboycali7550]

DAM DALE #YR GOOD #MAVERICK SHOULD BE PROUD #SAFE TRAVELS

[@DaleLClay]

+Dame Dollars Appreciated, be safe in all you do.

[@R-UBBERD-UCK]

"why do i care about tarps that arent mine? Because theyre my responsibility" They just dont make men like they used to... I was born in the wrong generation lol. Thank god for my old school, hard ass military parents. Stay safe out there brother.

[@jamesmiller3128]

I see a j-channel here,just curious why the don't use j-hooks?I run coils and we use all j-hooks.I had 2-46,000 lb coils the other day and can chain down in about 20 minutes max.However I always have my coil rack and chains set up,we just chain down our coil racks when we're empty.