Looks good! The only thing I would have done different is I would have made the two chains in the center of the machine independently 4 points instead of running the chain all the way across and using 1 binder per side. That way if something comes loose you only lose 1 point of securement instead of the whole chain coming loose. Legally your fine but it's just added protection.
@billsimmons77542 жыл бұрын
And doing that would have doubled the rating of these tie downs should you have needed it.
@ericmcfarland40352 жыл бұрын
@@billsimmons7754 no it would have stayed the same. You only get 1/2 the securement if you go from one point down to the trailer. You get the full wll if you go all the way across the trailer.
@armybeef682 жыл бұрын
"if something comes lose you only lose" Do you know, not no, the difference between LOOSE and lose?
@ericmcfarland40352 жыл бұрын
@@armybeef68 or it was a mistake.. Can't all be perfect..🖕
@redoc22872 жыл бұрын
@@armybeef68 Thank GOD you are here to police grammar of people trying to be helpful(without being a jerk). I can only imagine the horrors that might have ensued had you not been here.
@MrOddsmurf2 жыл бұрын
With your securement: Don’t hook to flat metal with the hooks, wrap around the anchor points. Run your chains to the anchor point and put the binder in the chain to pull like 4 links away from the anchor point. You should have a piece of carpet between the x chain so no friction.
@skooner102 жыл бұрын
I agree with this comment. I always try and make sure I have no twist in my chains so the load exerted on the chain is not in more than one direction.
@larryburnell79132 жыл бұрын
So you are one of those people who are leaving trash all over the country that I have to dodge or end up running over and about crashing because you don't see it in time to dodge it while you're in traffic, as that's what happens when you put pieces of carpet in between your crossed chains they get cut in half and fall out or just vibrate out, but either way you create a hazard to me and my loved ones, and I will inform the DOT any time I see that, the friction between the crossed chains causes minimal wear to the chains and I have helped move oil rigs thousands of times and miles! Remember that you are not the only person or group of people who make a living using the roads who also use them for general transportation and recreation!
@devonwoodman33502 жыл бұрын
@@larryburnell7913 Lmao no ones gonna read ur story
@nathanmoss84812 жыл бұрын
Always had extra carpet laying around just for this!
@areyouavinalaff Жыл бұрын
@@devonwoodman3350 I read 4 or 5 lines.
@sodapop84082 жыл бұрын
Love the sound of the kitty purring brings back memories
@jackriley41042 жыл бұрын
Things sure have changed, I started out in a chevy with a three eighteen Detroit and when I had a big load you would come to the top at twenty-five or so. Then came the real fun going down the other side with NO jake and only brakes on the tandems and trailer.
@birdmandan70772 жыл бұрын
Atleast you had a 318. I started out in an International Cabover 36" sleeper 6-71 Detroit (what was that a 220 hp) non aspirated and a 13 speed, no Jake's and 3-9 trailer, usually carrying around 75,000 lbs of steel. 1st load out of the mill I was on the tollroad and going up the steepest incline, a trooper pulls me over and asks, " Why are you going so slow?" Mind you this is less then half way up and now on the shoulder. I looked at him and said You pulled me over just to ask that! I'll tell you what you jump in the drivers seat, and show me how to do it and I'll drive your squad to the top! I can't believe you did this, I was going 29 mph and now I'm sitting on the shoulder you sure didn't think on this did you? He turned around, walked to his squad, got in and drove off! That's when I learned some of these guys are not the brightest bulb on the tree!
@odin66472 жыл бұрын
@@birdmandan7077 I can't imagine how long it took you to get back up to speed (assuming you even did get back to 29mph lol) I've been thinking about getting into trucking but looking at all the problems that can (and likely will) come with the job is making me back out. Seems like a fun job! (the driving part atleast, seeing the country and all) I struggle getting my manual civic up a hill from a stop without stalling it, 75000lbs of steel and only 220hp... that's hell.
@rickyhubbard92612 жыл бұрын
I love watching something good for a change. My dad drove trucks all his life with my mom when we left home they went into every state even in Canada they love it and made good money in the 70 80 90 2000 now I pray for you guys God bless yall keep it between the ditches my friend 🙏 Roger.
@christopherrichards42052 жыл бұрын
Should cover that exhaust pipe so no water or debris gets down in it. Just added protection can never over secure a oversized/heavy haul load.
@Twitch336932 жыл бұрын
theres alot of chains on this thing hahaha
@brianbass45192 жыл бұрын
I’m just happy seeing all y’all bringing back the old school pride in your trucks
@buster7520able2 жыл бұрын
Tim you need to have pieces of a rug carpet so you could place it where ever the chains rub or cross each other, keep on trucking.
@dominick2532 жыл бұрын
I'd add a mud flap works well for this too and they are free all over every truck stop and warehouse 😂🤣😂
@1armedguy42 жыл бұрын
Covering the exhaust is a must if towing backwards and the load is turbocharged. Simply you don't want the turbo Turning without proper oilage.Cheers !
@wildcoyote342 жыл бұрын
unless there is an exhaust leak before the turbo no amount of air flowing past the exhaust stack will spin the turbo ,,what will happen however especially with a rearward pointed exhaust stack is water and debris in the exhaust ,,,however most of these fire trucks i have seen have a rain flap on top of the vertical stack
@unathandavis2 жыл бұрын
It wouldn't be enough air to spin the turbo fast enough that the residual oil can't handle
@stevesmith11582 жыл бұрын
@@unathandavis I have seen several turbos have to get rebuilt because of being spun and no oil pressure it doesn't take much to burn up the bearings in a turbo
@havocreaper24042 жыл бұрын
@@stevesmith1158 nope the exhaust system is closed and can't turn turbo fast enough the air would have to travel through the engine to be a factor. Thats why nobody worries about a wind storm turning a turbo.
@mdtransmissionspecialties2 жыл бұрын
Are you serious right now..?
@Jlevi172 жыл бұрын
Great tips the truck driving world needs more people like you
@erahelp Жыл бұрын
i can appreciate and respect a grown man who can admit when he is scared and nervous to many deny that and screw things up
@parker1ray Жыл бұрын
We moved to Florida from Tennessee three years ago! We are moving out of this cesspool in four months and can not wait. The spring, summer and fall are hot as hell and humid beyond belief. It must be experienced to understand.
@ronaldarchie72762 жыл бұрын
Hi Tim I hauled heavy equipment for a rental company when I was young in the Houston TX and surrounding areas never had to climb any mountains this video did bring back some good memories makes me want to drive again if only I could. I would love to see a trucking company with all cab overs I love seeing them have not seen any for years now I know it was fun driving the one my father owned. The last COE I drove was an old mack cracker box the owner did not keep it in good working order it was not fun. The last trip I was taking it it was hauling pipe from Houston TX to Cameron LA I told the owner to get someone else that it would not get past the weight station the owner got a friend of mine to take it he spent 3 days in jail and the truck was impounded in LA for not being road worthy.
@jonathanmerica50152 жыл бұрын
That's a beast. That'll make the pete work some! It'll sound impressive.
@David_H_Twin2 жыл бұрын
Love your channel man. I’m just getting into trucking bought my first truck a couple years ago and been fixing it up my way since. You’re channel has motivated me to just get out my comfort zone and go for it. Haven’t hauled yet still getting my paperwork together insurance and etc. I can’t freaking wait to hit the road. I’ll be running a 1997 Pete 379 short w/cat and a 53 combo step deck. Thanks for the videos.
@garyduquette17842 жыл бұрын
Tim, you say you love cab overs then you say you love conventional cabs. Brother this is why your successful you might as well say you just love trucks! You sure are in the right business, it’s a joy watching your videos.
@GuessWho7852 жыл бұрын
URGENT IMPORTANT just trying to give you a friendly tip to avoid spending your hard earned money and hauling loads for free it is very important that you carry a roll of American made duck tape with you. You need to tape the exhaust pipe shut on anything you haul. The crashed fire truck you’re hauling now has 2 engines the exhaust needs taped on, the reason being when going down the road the wind goes in the exhaust pipe and spins the turbos on dry bearings. The turbos only lubricate when the engine is running. You well know how expensive turbos are. Tip number two it’s a good idea to use heavy duty shackles to hook your chains to. Lastly, let the air out of the tires of whatever you’re hauling if it’s too high. You can gain 6-10 inches real easy. Better safe than sorry, like watching your videos.
@wbball15 Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@lindong516211 ай бұрын
Loved this!! Great advice definitely will help me
@Tdogg19892 жыл бұрын
Much love and respect for y’all. Thank you for all you what you do! America depends on y’all 🤠 hopefully I can join the team sometime 👍
@kriptick12 жыл бұрын
My dad use to haul otr and I’d ride with him. He hauled for a company out of Fayetteville TN and it wasn’t uncommon for us to climb mount eagle. I wouldn’t trade anything for the time we spent and the places I got to see. Granted it was dark most of the time but we hardly missed a sunrise. I’ve never wanted to be a trucker but my respect for American truckers is up there and I’ve learned things other people will never think of. Like flashing your lights if you get passed by a semi to let them know they’re clear of you and can get back over.
@scrotchrocket60542 жыл бұрын
The main reason most of those drivers don't care about their truck is they are company drivers and most likely they have no pride in their ride because the company don't let them 'make it theirs' cant add anything or change anything .... so stupid , they basically live in that truck , let them be comfortable while they make you money ... thats why a boss like Tim is a dream boss , he has pride in his fleet and actually cares about his guys and gals ...the few boss's I had that said ' treat it like its yours' or ' do whatever you want as long as its still on it or looks like it does now when you leave " ... that truck stayed spotless and was taken 10000000x better care of than the other companies .
@dariusboykin7502 жыл бұрын
Love this channel it’s diverse and informative and gives great insight into the trucking industry !
@benhawke72312 жыл бұрын
My largest oversized load.. was a frame for an airplane part for the 777 made by Janikie for Boeing. It was 32 ft wide and 75 ft long. It wasn't a very long run. It was only from Hamilton Washington to Sedro-Woolley which I think is about 12 to 16 MI. But it took us 8 to 9 hours to do and that we had to have police escorts and everything. They even did road construction 6 months in advance to sink the road under a railroad track bridge from 14 ft to 17 ft so I could pull this load to where it needed to go. Also the company that contracted me to pull this load paid for all the road work. 🤯 I don't know if that was the coolest load I've ever pulled, or pulling a couple hundred and twenty foot long wind turbine wings from Hamilton Washington to a few spots in Oregon and Washington.
@anthony52272 жыл бұрын
I’ll be willing to bet the company planned on taking a few planes through that path and it had to make huge financial sense to redo a road 😂 That’s wild! Cool memory to have ✊🏾
@billmurphy44872 жыл бұрын
How doing scale 90.000 with that set up
@benhawke72312 жыл бұрын
@@billmurphy4487 You balance it out the best you can and get an overweight permit. Then they go off of the max manufacturer weight that your axles and tires are rated for.
@billmurphy44872 жыл бұрын
I know that but u can not get one for that weight. On a 5 alex
@benhawke72312 жыл бұрын
@@billmurphy4487 I don't know unless his tires are rated for an extra 10,000 lb for the whole setup I'm not sure. His trailer tires did look bigger than normal though.
@douglascampbell98092 жыл бұрын
I grew up in Green Bay where Schneider National calls home. Back in the 80's and 90's all their trucks were orange and black. You could drive past their parking lot and it was filled at least 100 orange and black semis. Locals called it the pumpkin patch. Dream big. Schneider has something like 20,000 employees now along with it's own driver school and shop.
@DaddyForeverYess9 ай бұрын
One of my pet peeves is finding a good place for oversize signage…A clean legible sign helps keep you out of trouble if a distracted driver were to hit you they could use that as a cause for the accident. Stay safe out there. Appreciate the video
@sixfigureswithtee2 жыл бұрын
Amazing skills up and down Eagle mountain. The cooling and jakes performance was awesome! Loving the content bro 🙂
@jb56722 жыл бұрын
Hey, if you get nervous and adrenaline that means you still respect your load and know it can be dangerous. Appreciate your safety consciousness and good driving.
@mistergarrett81752 жыл бұрын
yes sir its when people get too comfortable they get hurt...
@nate40362 жыл бұрын
I agree now that I’ve gotten older, we ran stinger car haulers to the Nashville sale 3-4 times a week, our 379 with a tuned 600 Cat climbed it at 80-90mph (when it was all clear), came down the Chattanooga side about as fast. Looking back, it was silly and irresponsible but the truck took it with ease.
@shawnclark20222 жыл бұрын
What a sweet growl she has to her, that and the sound of my old shovelhead is music to my ears...
@philipcollins54402 жыл бұрын
This was a good 👍😊🤠👍👌 show. I enjoyed seeing you drive and see what needs to be done.
@markj58482 жыл бұрын
put some heavy duty wheel chocks under the wheels, and then strap the wheel chocks down then chain it down
@monteowens94592 жыл бұрын
No problems with that securement imo!! Keep on trucking and be safe!
@ronniewilliz1532 жыл бұрын
It was a great idea. An he'll get it back at the end of the year anyways.
@taw52182 жыл бұрын
"you're so beautiful" awww so sweet and sincere
@AlexMartinez-is1nu2 жыл бұрын
90s will always have the coolest rigs
@Destructionlife19792 жыл бұрын
Bubba if the chains are rubbing against each other put something between them that is a big ticket
@dariusboykin7502 жыл бұрын
Looks like there was a little space between them but you’re right they’ll find the smallest things and fine you for them
@Destructionlife19792 жыл бұрын
Darius Boykin the front 2 looked like they was but I am watching on a small phone lol
@paleggett18972 жыл бұрын
Mine belting pieces work great 8x8” to 12x12” pieces Recap tread works wonderfully, too
@Destructionlife19792 жыл бұрын
P A Leggett I always used some old fire hose I use to get it from our local fire department
@melindaortiz97412 жыл бұрын
Wow
@Mrcrowntown2 жыл бұрын
I would say don't cross your chains. You have backup chains in the center, so it's not the biggest deal, but if it were 4 corners only, you would want to avoid crossing. If one chain breaks and you're crossed, the load can move a lot more than if you had a short run on each corner. It's counter to what most people learn, but the geometry speaks for itself.
@joshuawilliams38312 жыл бұрын
Alyn you are so correct!! So many people do it tho! When actually it can pull the load off the trailer
@georgetoma71392 жыл бұрын
@@joshuawilliams3831 you really think so?
@Mrcrowntown2 жыл бұрын
@@georgetoma7139 It is 100% true. If you have a 6ft chain crossing to the opposite side of the load, and you lose one of the corners, the load has the potential to shift away from the broken corner up to 12ft until the intact chain will interact with the load again. If you have 3ft chains on the corners, the load only has the potential of sliding away from a broken corner 6ft before the chain interacts with the load again. Also, on the opposite END of the load from the broken corner, crossed chains will not assist in retaining the load. The load can rotate on the intersection point of the crossed chains becoming completely useless in keeping the load safe.
@Th3Riddick2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, losing 1 chain in a cross tie front and and back is enough to lose the entire load if it shifts. Someone did a great demonstration video here on KZbin with a toy trailer setup.
@timmydrake9125 Жыл бұрын
I’m 71 year old motorcycle riding truck driver. Still driving. Still riding. Love over dimensional. Hydraulic detach lowboy. I don’t worry bout getting hung up on anything
@Mikestiver2 жыл бұрын
Tim I appreciate you practicing what you Preach. Your a great example!!
@michaelbown25822 жыл бұрын
Dude are you supporting the Freedom Convey 😎
@bobmcnelis36482 жыл бұрын
Why don’t all of you experts start your own channel and let this man just be himself? We watch him for the content, not to correct what you feel are mistakes. The man must be doing something right, he is successful! You go Tim and Family. I like what I see!
@Tap_rack5.562 жыл бұрын
Who are u referring to there bob I only see people applauding him for covering th exhaust bc the turbo or something
@standunitedorfall63942 жыл бұрын
Fkin right man. Half these pricks probably never been in anything bigger than a f350
@stephenlancaster37852 жыл бұрын
He ask people for advice. Get off his nuts bob.
@stevesmith11582 жыл бұрын
First off Tim asked for for advice from people that have experience. pulling oversized heavy equipment loads... nobody's telling Tim how to do anyting ....for example you always cover the exhaust because the wind going down through the exhaust can turn the turbo and burn it up because it doesn't have any oil pumping to it ... it'll also can get rain and road debris in the exhaust so it's best to cover them. Also you want to fold the mirrors in because you're already oversized and they stick out a considerable amount .... not to mention you want to secure every door because you don't want the wind catching it and ripping it off. You also want to check that stuff every time you stopped because assholes will come and open the door without you knowing ...
@bobmcnelis36482 жыл бұрын
@@stevesmith1158 evidently you didn’t read all of the comments, some were quite petty, and I’m sure that I wasn’t talking about you. Relax Francis.
@standunitedorfall63942 жыл бұрын
Awesome video brother. Love them new decals. Hope ya have 1000 trucks rolling by 2023.
@KB-gs8zi2 жыл бұрын
Hey Tim !! As Ron Pratt says"" There are a # of ways to get to 10 "" as there are some issues of just using 1 chain to tie down instead of 2 ,but will leave that up to your HH experts to tell you different !! "PETE" looks & Sounds great !! Have a good run & Thanks for the ride !!!
@rudycarlson82452 жыл бұрын
I have to go with a previous comment you should Cover the exhaust on the fire truck to keep rain and debris out just use a couple plastic bags and some duct tape
@daccuscape97292 жыл бұрын
Also keeps the turbo from spinning dry and burning the bearing out on long hauls
@rudycarlson82452 жыл бұрын
@@daccuscape9729 good idea!
@triplehfarmsllc73482 жыл бұрын
I always tape them up then put a rag over it and then tape the rage down. If you ain’t careful most times bags rip. I use a red heat shrink tape and it doesn’t come over easy
@gibbonsss82 жыл бұрын
Frustrating seeing the lack of infrastructure supporting our truckers. Literally what keeps us moving.
@advorsky12 жыл бұрын
Not to mention it’s not vaporizing the oil at the higher temps I don’t care what the engineers say the cooler you can run cars trucks whatever it gives them longevity and makes it run better! Love this channel thanks for the great content sir! Would love to meet you some day! My son was just living in Kingsport, TN welding at the old paper mill there that they’re turning into cardboard plant for Amazon. Stay safe out there Sir and if you’re ever passing through Kansas City I’ll bring you some good BBQ!
@ctatakis21762 жыл бұрын
You are so lucky I love the diesel Brothers and I living maine so this is amazing that my favorite KZbinr is hauling for him I'm soooo happy for you
@stevesidden95842 жыл бұрын
I love this show I love watching the trucks you doing a great job and I appreciate what you're doing one thing I like to say sure wish you'd fix that light on that tack LOL can't wait to see all the add-ons you put on the truck stay safe God bless
@jasonh29042 жыл бұрын
You should get rubber mats and cut them into rectangles and put them in between the chains where they cross because having them touch could make them eventually snap without that mat there
@nicko5o2 жыл бұрын
As a guy who has to go to truck stops to fix tires. Thank you sir for not peeing on the ground. Great when changing a tire and smelling pee. Gotta love it
@oldsmokeeater7075 Жыл бұрын
Truly love the content, and the obvious REAL Old School Love of Trucks and Trucking. Wish you the very best in all you do!
@mechntechbeau2 жыл бұрын
Tie downs look good in my opinion been pulling oversize for 8+years now on RGNs
@bbsandtts2 жыл бұрын
I love how he’s pulling 90k lbs up a hill and gettin only 800egt and my 24v cummins unloaded with 35s runs 900egt going up an ant hill.
@Mark_Tschetter2 жыл бұрын
The motor has a PDI manifold and turbo that's what does it
@AlexaSet40SecondTimer2 жыл бұрын
Apples vs. oranges
@Skifoot3812 жыл бұрын
Use to go up and down mount eagle for years in company car. Always wanted to know what it was like doing it in a big rig. Now I know thanks to Tim Gentry!
@longfarmsTn2 жыл бұрын
Ole rooster doesn't even know that load is back there. Making that kitty kat work for sure. Great video.
@tylerbryant66492 жыл бұрын
If anything I would've tried to get maybe another one or two pulling forwards an back . Not too many good places to chain them down at but again never hurts to have extra security incase some bears wanna give ya the run around .
@YaM0MsAh032 жыл бұрын
While you guys in the comments aren't wrong, thats mainly for turbos in the open/with open compressor housings and "straight pipe" exhaust. I doubt there's enough free flowing air through that exhaust to make that turbo spin.
@gullreefclub2 жыл бұрын
There is more than enough air pushing back though muffler to spin a turbo. Don’t believe me get a modern muffler and take an blow gun and blow backwards through the muffler and then get a turbo and set it on a bench with anemometer in front of it and then hook a blow gun up with an air pressure regulator on it and see how little wind speed it take to windmill a turbo and you will be surprised. Personally I like to place a cover the exhaust and air intake when towing a vehicle because an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure as the old saying goes.
@BlueCollarBachelor2 жыл бұрын
@@gullreefclub the engine on the other side is a deadhead.
@YaM0MsAh032 жыл бұрын
@@gullreefclub the fact you mentioned setting the turbo on a bench in a completely open environment proves to me you missed the point of my comment. Not to mention I was specifically talking about this application tim is hauling. Im aware how easily a turbo spins when there's zero restrictions, but that's not the case here. In this case there's a full exhaust system, full intake system, intercooler and engine all connected to it making it much less likely to spin by itself. I never said it can't happen, just that it's not really an issue in this particular application. It's not like I'm over here saying it's never an issue and you never need to take special precautions with turbo equipped vehicles. All I was getting at is it's more of a (but not specific to) performance application type precaution.
@YaM0MsAh032 жыл бұрын
Also I guess someone should go tell the major auto manufacturers that have turbo applications(trucks, suvs, cars etc) considering none of them cover the intakes and/or exhaust for OTR shipping.
@darrylthroop51002 жыл бұрын
Duct tape or you can buy bags for this so the turbo don, t spin with no oil . also carry wire with you to wire your chains together and not loose in chain box. Great chain job and loading. Great job like normal. Alot different backing up when you can, t see your trailer wheels like under the boats lol. 👀👍👍 you got er driver.
@lesismorepowell52702 жыл бұрын
That would be so cool to see the old trucks from the 90s on the roads today a big fleet of them like you said !!!!!
@willcurtis79862 жыл бұрын
Great channel Tim. I’ve been watching from the UK for a while now and love the American way when it comes to trucking. You guys take soo much pride in what you do and your equipment. Over here you just turn up, drive whatever your given and other than the odd few, the trucks are pretty soulless. I have some questions. What gross weight is the norm for trucks in the US? 90,000lb is under 41,000kg, majority of semi’s in Europe run at 44,000kg or 97,000lb gross on a daily basis. Also, most are around or under 500bhp, they don’t have any EGT gauges and the drivers couldn’t care less about the motors, it’s foot to the floor, climb as fast as the truck will allow. I doubt anyone (even owner drivers) back off to preserve the equipment when climbing. Also, I notice that American trucks cold starting seems to be a drama or an event. Do they not have glow plugs? Over here, cold starting is no drama at all. You just turn the key and it starts pretty much the same as normal.
@volcansv93952 жыл бұрын
Cool comment
@mattcritchlow2 жыл бұрын
A scania v8 is probably the only truck in Britain that sounds nice and meaty but America have the nicest looking 👌
@daglivden24272 жыл бұрын
Will Curtis. In Northern Europe, we have 50 000 kg as normal with 60 000 kg total on lumbertrucks. Most of the lumbertrucks have 750 hp pluss.
@noack73812 жыл бұрын
Sitting here thinking exact same ... Looks cool, sounds cool ... oversized, heavy haul?? ... Where im from, 9/10 semi hauls are 120.000lb+ to be efficient enough to make money. 14 feet is standard hight for everything, and nothing oversized within 10 inches over each side and theres no drama in either power, torque, brakes or going up and down slopes or anything getting hot doing it. It would be some pretty boring videos if we went out and fit go-pros to every second load going around.
@benhawke72312 жыл бұрын
Also if those chains are only rated for 10,000 pounds, then you need at least 3 more to make the weight rating to be legal. It's been a while since I've done heavy haul flatbed, but I do know you need to exceed the weight of your load, but I can't remember how much by. Awesome load though. 🍻
@notthe1fu2 жыл бұрын
That's what is was thinking and they fig each tie down by the lower rating of the two (ex. Boomer rated at 7000 chain rated at 10,000 it's ony worth 7000lb on that tie down)
@melindaortiz97412 жыл бұрын
At least match the weight
@gullreefclub2 жыл бұрын
Additionally if you run a single chain link he did on the rear of the trailer from the trailer to a central point on the load and back down to the trailer cuts the load rating of the chain in half because 1 chain is being used as two hold down points if you follow what I am saying. However if you have a long single chain going from the trailer to a binder to your load on one side of the trailer and then were to have slack chain the hooking to a binder that is hooked to the load on then to the other side of the trailer then load valve of the chain is 100% of its rating because in reality you are using two separate chains that just happened to be connected together in the middle Additionally crossing chains like he did on the front of the trailer is a bad idea because if one of those chains were to break it the other chain would be in effect pulling the load across the trailer, it is a much better practice to secure your load with chains/straps pulling in a straight line on each side of the load. I personally used to always cross my chains until I went to a training seminar on load securement and the instructor covered that subject in great detail and had scale model of a trailer and demonstrated proper and improper methods of load securement. Anyway he put a sheet of teflon on the deck of his model trailer to simulate a slick/icy trailer deck and crossed his “chains” and tightened them evenly and the cut one chain and every time the load on the trailer pulled to the side of the trailer that intact chain was pulling towards.
@mggot4life962 жыл бұрын
Definitely an old Air Force fire truck, the remnants of the badge on the back window is the giveaway.
@wickwire95602 жыл бұрын
That Pound puppy chilling out where its cool !!
@mikehoncho6582 жыл бұрын
Tim when it comes to videoing in places like that it’s better to ask for forgiveness then to ask up front, if they have that big of a problem with it just stop videoing, if they say something tell them it’s for insurance purposes that you video when loading/unloading
@triplehfarmsllc73482 жыл бұрын
It don’t work that way bud. 99% of the places can really ruin your life real quick. And you can loose the load.. never assume and never use the it’s better too ask forgiveness then permission. Definitely when you don’t know what kinda location you’re at and what they do. Some places you can be federally charged. And those places they don’t give too craps about forgiveness. If you have ever done any federal transporting you would know this. So Tim be careful listening too this kinda stuff. No need too get in trouble over something simple as filming wait until you’re off the property and do you’re thing
@mikehoncho6582 жыл бұрын
@@triplehfarmsllc7348 he’s not a company driver, he can not be federally charged for filming anywhere, this isn’t North Korea, he’s fine to exactly what I said some people think bc they don’t wanna be on camera it’s a crime for them to film, and that’s not how the world works bud, but it’s funny to laugh at the fact you think you can be federally charged lol I could understand if it’s a nuclear plant you’re entering but it’s not it’s a drop lot that he’s already filmed in one time with no problems, bet you drive 10 mph under the speed limit cause you can be charged too huh?
@triplehfarmsllc73482 жыл бұрын
@@mikehoncho658 🤣 It doesn’t make 2 shits if your a company owner or driver bud. And I promise you if a company or government facility tells you that you can’t film. You will be charged. It doesn’t have shit too do with your liberal bs. You got a lot too learn sunshine. You can do whatever you want like you think on property. It’s kinda like a railroad you can be federally charge. I know 17 place right off hand if you so much as take a picture you’re done.. 1 of those places that cover windows and have a guy ride on the side of the truck and guard inside the truck that tell you where too go. Once unloaded take you out and let you leave. I’ve done government and high up private work for 6 years. After getting out of the military. And the same guy that help stop bruce. I know a lot more then you would care too believe. Hell if you don’t believe me ask Tim too ask Bruce for ya 😂 I can be a sob to deal with definitely in the transportation world in the us
@mikehoncho6582 жыл бұрын
@@triplehfarmsllc7348 I’m a def hard core republican, and also have been in law enforcement for years and my step dad has owned a trucking company for years that pulls out of NC specifically around nuclear power plants, you can not and will not be charged for anything you said, that’s the truth of it man, you can not like it all you want but it’s a 1st amendment right and living and working for a county that has a nuclear power plant I have to know this specific and it’s not against the law to take pictures of anything you see in public or record it, if you enter a facility that is gov protected they can ask that you not record however they are required by law to have that posted long before you enter that said facility, he would have been completely fine and like I said he’s recorded before and it won’t a problem, idc who you think you know it doesn’t make you right bc you aren’t, most likely the guy didn’t wanna be filmed in case he messed up, it’s better for insurance and the report to have any load recorded if you can while it’s being loaded, if he did exactly what I said he would be fine and get some good extra footage as well, if Tim lived life being cautious of everything like you say he wouldn’t be the person he is, and prob wouldn’t be as popular as he is, stop being one of those people
@triplehfarmsllc73482 жыл бұрын
@@mikehoncho658 believe what ya want brother. Just giving you advice and anyone else. Private property and being in public are 2 total different things. Just as you can do government work on property not owned by the public.. I’ll give you a example timken they make bearings everything is pretty hush hush even for their workings no pictures no videos and can’t even say what is being hauled or made at some of the plants. Being they have a government contract and build parts for the government. Things are secret for a reason. And way above your pay level as police officer brother. But again you know public right clearly not private property and the does and donts on a strictly enforced restricted area. It goes for plants as Google Tesla many other places. And I’m a far right Republican myself but their are places you can and can’t do things. I kinda feel like if I was speaking too you on the phone you feel you have a right to record the call 😂 and ya down. But good luck with videoing and doing whatever you think you can. Unfortunately it won’t work everywhere. And Tim being respectful and asking is the smart thing. No one likes a privileged dickhead. And that comes from someone that supports leo and has donated tons of money too local departments in Nc possibly even the county or city you live in. Being I live in NC
@tonydecko78662 жыл бұрын
honest question, when you have an oversized load why are you always in the middle lane? wouldnt it make more sense to ride in the right lane so you only have to worry about the left lane instead of both lanes?
@coreycharles12202 жыл бұрын
It would but the load is not that wide its just high,in the video when he shows the side view mirrors you will see
@michaelray89962 жыл бұрын
I pulled oversize out of Florida for 10 years. Everything looks good and secure to me.
@smartass39672 жыл бұрын
I love the sound of the J-break I could listen to that alm day long its the most beautifull sound ever made
@Boomhauer3332 жыл бұрын
Glad you're doing well but as far as those other guys, well: Those HeavyDSparks crooks screwed so many people with their fake give away. I wouldn't ever want to deal with them. People spent between $30-$50 or more, and only received an empty box with a little worthless baseball or basketball card. I hope those scammers go out of business or get sued for millions.
@raynetorrin2 жыл бұрын
The shitty thing is they have done it before. Any they keep doing it because people keep buying the tickets and boxes and crap. Unfortunately they wont go out of business as they have like 20 companies and will just start using a different name.
@Boomhauer3332 жыл бұрын
@@raynetorrin hopefully karma catches up with them. Sooner or later.
@RupertAH2 жыл бұрын
Which giveaway are you referring to? There are many fake Heavy D Facebook pages as well. Be careful what you say.
@TheCaldwellsway2 жыл бұрын
They aren’t fake. Y’all must be following the fake accounts that people make to screw people out of their money.
@BlueCollarBachelor2 жыл бұрын
Dude you got scammed by a fake page.
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@dodge33445 Жыл бұрын
I had to come back to old Pete videos.. Even though I have already watched it. lOl... I miss the Pete!!
@michaelkoon8371 Жыл бұрын
Looks right to me Tim and I used to haul heavy load and chained it up like you did great job my trucking friend
@challengecompleted552 жыл бұрын
And here my truck works its ass off holding 50 up Monteagle grossing out at 57k. Must be nice!
@just_another_gearhead2 жыл бұрын
Passed on of your trucks in Rockwall Texas, crossing the Lake Ray Hubbard Bridge...hauling bigass boat. Glad your business is taking off.
@jeffryblackmon48462 жыл бұрын
Now and then I think Id like to go trucking once more. You've pointed out the good and the bad parts. I think I'll keep dreaming of how it was in the 70's and 80's, driving Mach R700s and pulling tanks of gasoline or fuel oil or chemicals. Going house to house delivering fuel oil was really tiring in the winter when we had a blizzard. God bless you.
@bobrohrer59252 жыл бұрын
Tim- “On The Road Gain” - Great new load, trip an trailer. Well done
@bigg41412 жыл бұрын
Tim I always secure my chains ends no loose ends to make sure they don't cause any problems. Safe travels and God bless
@scottlambert90082 жыл бұрын
Alrighty nice hanging out with you be safe out there you're posting I'm watching
@richardschwartzentrub54562 жыл бұрын
in the early 80s we had the red lights for dash lights in our dooses and 5 ton tractors
@carlstout45462 жыл бұрын
hauled a lot of heavy loads you did good 82 years old me !!!!
@TheBallewLife2 жыл бұрын
Rooster has been my favorite since day 1!!!! GOD Bless Gentry Family, and friends!!! Can't wait to meet all of yall one day, or at least Ashley, you and the kiddos and Dad of course!! Been here since vid 1 and will continue!! Stay safe out there yall!!! Can't wait for Bruce and his family to come back!!!
@justinpalmour92832 жыл бұрын
I like the old school fleet idea
@rp420692 жыл бұрын
LOVE THE SOUND SHE MAKES CLIMBING THAT MOUNTAIN!!
@theodoredady9913 Жыл бұрын
Tim I'm glad everything's working out for you good job
@johnnysmile012 жыл бұрын
Wowww love that lime Yellow machine amazing beast very Nice vídeo Tim, Pete drove beautifully
@mikebas73252 жыл бұрын
Not sure how I got here but love the content. Love seeing them big rigs at work.
@rogervillela82412 жыл бұрын
I remember when I was a kid I use to spend my summer vacation in Mexico and would sometimes get Lucky and spend time with my granuncle he would drive doubles for Corona.
@timbowers12 жыл бұрын
i hope you are safe out their there was wreck here in michigan a truck that was load with lumber he was airlifted i hope he ok all truckers best of wishes for you all
@chadhofstetter77592 жыл бұрын
Trucks are easy to come by tim finding a 100 reliable drivers that's another thing
@patrickbobb83092 жыл бұрын
@HeavyDSparks is the MAN, always hooking people up!!!!!
@ianmcginnis15702 жыл бұрын
Yeah always hooking people up with scams that lead to nothing.
@donnatalielucasheimbigner75982 жыл бұрын
Gotta love the torque of the big Cat. The 180 thermostats should be great all day long. Worked for a log trucking company in Oregon for a couple of years & had 5 trucks running 06Es that we put them in. They had about 150,000 miles on them with 0 issues when I left the company.
@stuckinohio51112 жыл бұрын
watch FSC Trucking and you can see how he loads and ties those down. Should also have a battery kill switch on those to save the battery.
@graemewoodruff99882 жыл бұрын
Good to see you out on the road again Tim! Though I must say I like all of your content.
@richardschwartzentrub54562 жыл бұрын
Bet Braxton would have loved to be with Dad on this one.
@DieselPowerCummins2 жыл бұрын
Hey brother - I’m a diesel tech, about to take over the shop for Love’s in Richmond KY. 1 - I agree 110%, we chase drivers out all the time parking like fools. And 2 - you ever on I-75 and stop at store 291 in Richmond, stop in the shop and say hey! Ya can’t miss me, bearded and a foot taller than everyone haha
@Frankie--da-fixer2 жыл бұрын
Great video,Word of advice,Do not let DOT see you filming holding a cell phone,you will be in hell i promise you!!Keep them rolling Trucker!!!
@jamesphelps95732 жыл бұрын
Gosh that truck sounds Soo good. Miss growing up riding with my dad
@chrismcguire19702 жыл бұрын
P23 crash truck, alot of memories in that truck
@pauln44892 жыл бұрын
I love your videos, keep up the great work. That being said, I want to correct you on you securement statement, 50%/50%. According to DOT’s Driver’s Handbook on Cargo Securement, a load is fully contained when it can withstand a forward force of 80% of cargo weight, a rearward force of 50% of cargo weight, a sideways force of 50% of cargo weight and an upward force of 20% of cargo weight.
@scottbaker10182 жыл бұрын
Bro Steve with the cabover 362 pete hauls these all the time. Good vid and best of luck. safe travels
@robertsimpson7722 жыл бұрын
You can never over secure a load. I always try to secure more than the law requires. You can never be too safe. I always think my family is in every car I pass on the the road. Be safe out there brother.
@james1985262 жыл бұрын
That's what i pull everyday, looks just like my trailer. You'll love doing it for sure, it's an adventure everyday with every load
@michaeldietsch30882 жыл бұрын
The ole P-23. Drove them when I was in the Air Force. Holds 3300 gallons of water and 500 gallons of foam.
@backfill91832 жыл бұрын
Tim that C16 will be just fine at 1000 degrees. Those newer motors can handle the heat. Good call on the thermostats. The trick to cat is set the Jake’s tight and the overhead lose. Toss a marine 800 cam in it. Then come up north and pull the 200K with us.