FLATBED SECUREMENT | PARACHUTE TARP | WASHINGTON STATE | CHOICEMAS

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Thank you for visiting the Choicemas "STOP THE CLOCK" Channel. I create content with hopes to inspire, motivate, educate, empower, and help others. A majority of my videos are Educational videos teaching the ins and outs of Safety and Securement, as well as the excitement of driving a 18 Wheeler Semi-Truck throughout the country. In addition, I have some inspirational, motivational commentary that I feel can help others. Recently I've opened up my page to Vlogs and Roadtrips with my wife and I that carry some humor and interest. I hope you can find videos you like, and if you do... give us a thumbs up and hit the subscribe button, as we sincerely appreciate the support and the amazing feedback we've received throughout the years. I started this channel knowing nothing at all and have come a very long way, and the journey has all been worth it. Many thanks to you all, God bless. -Choicemas

[@choicemas]

These parachute tarps are 1/2 the weight of a vinyl tarp. 8 ft. drops are lighter than 4 ft. drop steel tarps. Enjoy, like, and subscribe. Thanks in advance for watching.

[@Dankish82]

Waterproof? I'd much rather save the weight if they hold up as good or better than the vinyl

[@CB.5]

@@bizzy. Can you please put that in English?

[@Love18wheelz]

@@bizzy. who cares run your lane then and don't worry bout other folks and what they do...money isn't everything if your half his age than respect your elders!

[@xdustyxsteedx21]

@@bizzy. flatbed makes more on avg, and they get tarping fees lmao shut up.

[@803PushaP]

Thanks this is exactly what I wanted to know... where can I get them

[@franklysocial]

New to the flatbed game ur video helped alot with my first tarp load

[@otrtrucking6922]

U did an amazing job tarpinng that load stay safe out there and god bless you

[@brantleyspencer2281]

I want to say thank you for all the knowledge you have given me and so many others. Thank you and please continue making these educational videos.

[@haroldlm64]

Thanks for my morning dose of securment. Nice one!

[@Gunna2205]

Great video again bro!!! Keep up on the knowledgement!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@femaleprofessionaldriver7650]

Very apparent that u take pride in your work. And then u take the time to share this info with others.....AND organize "Feed the Homeless". RESPECT The world needs more people like you. Could u run for President???

[@defunkymonky]

Howdy, praying for you and yours, he safe, he joyful and be well

[@willjohnson8358]

Just started at Melton. Watch your load securement videos over and over. I’m a rookie so I Appreciate you! LOVE

[@choicemas]

Appreciation back atcha! 🙏🏼

[@osvaldolarios9440]

Just started following you keep up them good videos 👍💯

[@brandonbrown2686]

CHOICE What’s up Brother Great videos man‼️ Salute 💯

[@verinesegarnier-drayton3618]

Sometimes working harder is working smarter…your body will thank you later.

[@choicemas]

That’s a definite. I know because if I stop working, stop circulating,’my body will shut down. I’ll grow older faster. Thanks for the comment. Appreciate you tuning in. 🙏🏼💯

[@IBANoBadEyes]

Nice video

[@MuthaTrucker]

Keep up the grind!!!

[@choicemas]

Thanks Mai!

[@bernardwilliams9294]

Good securement brother

[@Pflap64]

I hope they payed you well for that tarp job. Well done. I appreciate your instrumental videos. Thanks.

[@Pflap64]

Instrumental that is. LOL

[@sunnyrob5176]

Geeze Choice maybe there’s still some hope for me with flatbed if those tarps are lighter 😂. Great vid -AS USUAL..

[@thebullygame1347]

Great video bro!! I start training with TMC next Monday!! I watch all your videos and get something out of it everytime I watch!! Just got my permit & never driven tractor b4. Hope all goes well in training!! Thanks for the info u put out on here!! Keep it up 💯

[@choicemas]

Thanks. Go get em!

[@anthonyfowler2438]

Great Video!

[@choicemas]

Thanks Anthony! 👊🙏💯

[@TimezupTruckingLLC]

Stop 🛑 the clock ⏰!!!!

[@semiretired6033]

Choice absolutely beautiful tarping job. And those tarps are great compared to those heavy as fuck vinyl tarps!!!

[@bigooleskool4566]

Stop the⏰, Bro that rag job looks almost as good as mine, lol be safe

[@rich7689]

Man you drive the shit out of that truck!! Awesome

[@choicemas]

Thanks Rich! I live for it 😂

[@AM-xp1ru]

Do you have any videos that show how you put your tarps away all folded up? I feel it might be equally as tricky?? Thanks again bro!

[@hellohumans175]

12:12 I'm practicing folding like this, this camera angle shows it really nice thanks

[@choicemas]

You got it Life! Thank You! Check out this new video to get the super close up! Appreciate you!

[@malikal-malki3088]

You are the coolest truck driver on the internet. Thanks man. 1hat a great info. My question for you where can I get that tarp from and would you use it on a steel load? Is it air and water proof?

[@choicemas]

Yes there is air and water proof. Try Tri-State flatbed equipment. And thank you for watching. God bless.

[@Talk2theMike747]

Nice beat. Would appreciate if you could share how to add musical sounds💯✌🏽.

[@choicemas]

I have 2 sources. The first are friends of mine who produce beats and allow me to use them. The second is an online source that has a monthly fee. The site is ES or Epedemic Sound. There is another way that I am yet to source and that is the KZbin Music Gallery which allows the creator to use copyrighted or licensed music via your KZbin creator studio. Hope that helps. God bless. 🙏🏼💯

[@kevinludwig3004]

What's up bro.. Kevin I-65.. nice GO Pro. Brother...

[@choicemas]

Hey Kev. Welcome aboard and thanks. Appreciate it. You scrolling through the old vids I see. I appreciate the support. Stay safe! 👊💯🙏

[@jarengordon4945]

Don't know when you're going to see this but I have a question about your ratchet placement on that front part of the load it looks as if your ratchets the first two are close to your drive tires.

[@Bert2368]

Pretty much what I was taught. If a long haul, I'd have put 1 ratchet strap OVER very front of REAR tarp before throwing front tarpjust to be sure it couldn't scoop in air if the front tarp gets loose enough to let air in. Need to use a plastic corner proector or carpet scrap at top edge of load under that "insurance" strap to protect your tarp if using a strap over a tarp like that. A lot of hours of my life been spent this way- throw tarps, secure, drive, pull tarps, re roll. Repeat. Cruncy frozen tarps, sticky hot tarps, wet mouldy tarps. The tarp with a 30mph blizzard wind sneaking under it and picking me off the load, I got to learn parasailing in North Dakota! WHEEEE!!! Be safe, driver.

[@choicemas]

Sorry about the late response. Man you hit it on the head. “Flatbed Life” I do use that insurance strap time to time. Pretty much based on how I feel about the load and as you said, length of the trip. Sometimes I don’t. I’ve said it a dozen or more times. I actually like to tarp, it’s removing the tarps and folding them up that I’m not a fan of. Thanks for this comment and I am glad that I found it and took the time to read it. Appreciate your insight and positivity. Peace and God Bless driver.

[@topdoglogistics1406]

I waterproof mine with Thompson’s water seal and they are going on 3 years strong

[@tortolerodrivers4967]

Did you just sprayed it?

[@alr9170]

Wondering what is the lightest tarp outhere? I just star flatbed i love it but, the tapping part makes me want to quit.

[@unique8637]

Yea dealt with that too can't control your load with company rules

[@choicemas]

Not sure you mean here brother. Thanks for watching though and leaving a comment. Appreciate it. 🙏🏼💯

[@LattingFamilyTravels]

I know this video is a year old but I’m 50 and new to flat bedding and the 8’ tarp my company gave me weights 135lbs. LOL!!! I’ve been lifting it but would like lighter tarps. Do you know what the 8’ parachute tarp weights, cost, where you got it and how long it last? Thanks for all the shared knowledge.

[@choicemas]

Brother I’m 47 and not far behind. 8 ft Parachute tarp weighs damn near less than a 4-6 foot drop steel tarp. They last as long as you take care of them and protect them from edges (like any other tarp). Not sure about the cost, and I’d suggest shopping around online to find the best quality and price. Anywhere I can help out... let me know. Stay blessed , stay safe... and stay fresh! 🙏

[@chokoramoja]

@@choicemas what are the sizes on them. For 53 feet trailers. Thanks

[@quentinmcgaughy6475]

How often u tighten straps down

[@choicemas]

I usually get them as tight as they can be tightened at the shipper. To be safe, that is. When I do my load checks, if they need more tightening, I wish them down even more. Usually I can’t because I tighten them as much as I possibly can the first shot. It also depends on the product.

[@unique8637]

Slide axles for weight

[@choicemas]

Axels don’t slide on these trailers. If anything I’d slide the 5th wheel to adjust the weight.

[@unique8637]

@@choicemas that part too

[@jarengordon4945]

Is it the end of the world if you just have to place them over your drive tires, the ratchets? Please get back with me when you get time and thanks again Sir. Stay blessed

[@choicemas]

No it is not the end of the world. In my experience the height between the drive tires and you trailer is adequate enough to have a winch above it. I wouldn’t suggest placing a winch above you trailer tandems though.

[@jarengordon4945]

Thank you sir 💯

[@derekmathis6590]

Havent watched u in awhile what happened with tmc bruh?

[@choicemas]

Nothing “happened.” I have goals and I’m moving towards them is all. Opportunity opened up for me and I capitalized with risk of course! TMC is a great company. Had good times there and would return if needed. Thanks for revisiting the page. 🙏🏼

[@_kingvo]

Do you still work for TMC ?

[@choicemas]

Nah KODE not with TMC anymore. They're a stand up company though. I left only to meet a goal I set for myself. Hope all is well brother.

[@Aromano703]

Menards, the one that begins with an M

[@choicemas]

There it is! Thank you Richard!

[@popeyebrew8026]

When did you leave TMC

[@choicemas]

Last November.

[@popeyebrew8026]

Choice M.A.S. Are you happy where your at? Also I was hurting my shoulder throwing straps and watching your videos I learned a new way thanks!

[@choicemas]

Popeye Brew you’re welcome brother. “Happy” is an interesting word. I feel good about where I’m at. They take care of me. It’s also a more laid back version of Flatbedding where I’m at in the present. I accept that. I’m good with it. I choose Joy over happiness any day. I’m not the one that would connect “happy” and “company” in the same space. Your thoughts?

[@popeyebrew8026]

Choice M.A.S. When you put it like that I agree!! I’m a flatbeder at prime but I’m not staying there it’s not a good fit for me any suggestions where I could apply?

[@choicemas]

Email me. We can chop it up about some options. [e-mail]