How To Use Chain Binders - Snap binders vs Ratchet Binders

[@carychurchill733]

Great Video. We haul a lot of giant spools of Cable, and get frustrated when just as your ratchet gets to within a couple of turns of bottoming out, a chain link slips and then slackens. Then you gotta unwind the ratchet and reset the hook. Tried a couple of snap binders but came close to getting smashed in the mouth, so I don't use them anymore. Keep up the great video's.

[@DrivenTrucking]

I know all about the struggles of them binders 😂😂😂 they can be a headache either way you go

[@taylorcarr5252]

Came from makecents.. finally a good flat bedder thanks!

[@DrivenTrucking]

Taylor Carr Welcome! Thanks for coming over

[@evguenimertodjan9783]

Appreciate all you great work and your videos, trying to become an o/o, and choose the right haulage, learned a lot from all your videos. Thank you!

[@clint9684]

Came here from MakeCents video cool to see another down to earth chill guy doing videos like this. Keep it up!

[@DrivenTrucking]

Clanky welcome, I appreciate it. Thank you for stopping in

[@emendez-jackson1123]

new to CDL/trucker/flatbed lifestyle, your videos are helping thanks, I feel like I am drowning in information

[@vicpetrishak1077]

17.12 Racket binder screw is in contact with beam flange ,this places undo stress on the binder . Great video !

[@Overlord3420]

One thing I’ve always been told and I believe is true, there’s no such thing as over securement

[@garypierce7380]

I would go around that entire load with straps on the front and back to cinch the inside as tight as possible. You're right about overdoing that load so it doesn't come through your cab on a harsh brake.

[@garypierce7380]

Con with snap binders, seems they're either too tight to close or too loose to be worth a damn.

[@williamdelarge2491]

Good point Gary. I agree, cinch when you have an overhang. If you have the room on the deck with no overhang , make a bulkhead with your dunnange . Or cross chain the front of the load with chains. Amazing how easily steel especially I beam or plate wants to go forward through your cab.

[@trucker4trumpamerica172]

I drive dry van for 5 years, I star drive flat bed 1 week ago and i love..

[@DrivenTrucking]

That’s fantastic!! I’m glad you enjoy it 😊

[@trucker4trumpamerica172]

@@DrivenTrucking . I do Sr.. Thanks you

[@swaranjeetromana2660]

I also drived van for 4 years and now flatbed. It's interesting. I just love it.

[@JesusInYourHeart.]

Couple issues I had with snap binders , securing beams from the ground downward excessive tight when finally got it unlocked the bar twerling 30 feet in air. Had push unloadet out of danger. Also met another driver who had no dunnage to load, snap was tight but under hard get bar on it. I stuck bar under to get access to snap handle which was pulled by hand by the other driver rusulting in his broken arm. Also after unloading and resecuring dunnage I watch I don’t park next to other vehicles with possible bar can get away don’t want through a car window.

[@shawnmcmullens4206]

Very detailed securement video & u just earned yourself another loyal subscriber...

[@DrivenTrucking]

Freeway DaTruck'a fantastic, thank you so much

[@CasieBluEnt]

Thank you so much for this video. I appreciate the knowledge!

[@stylo707]

Hey mate I drive a 2004 K104 Kenworth & cart structural steel around the state on extendable trailers up to 18meters in Australia 🇦🇺 I prefer to use what you call snap binders. But that’s just my personal preference. Good video ! 👍🏼 👍🏼 But i gotta ask. . what’s with the orange seat belt in your truck dude ? looks like is a load binder strap

[@lovelifeandatruck275]

Subscribed. Jumping into flatbed owner op soon. Thanks for the videos and info

[@DrivenTrucking]

Love, Life, and a Truck thanks for joining. I have a Headerboard video coming out soon 👍🏻 thanks for coming over

[@ILesom]

Thank you, that was super helpful.

[@abrar380]

Thanks for this great video grr info for beginners like me

[@krwertz]

Great video. I need your help here with some terminology - specifically cheater bars. I noticed that you used a combination bar to tighten the lever binder in your video. The following quote is from the US Cargo website. " Because lever binders require so much strength, drivers are often tempted to use a cheater bar to help tighten and release the handle. Using a cheater bar increases the risk of injury. If the driver loses his or her grip, the lever and bar can snap or kick back and hit the driver. The bar can also fly off the lever and risk hitting people or property nearby. Cheater bars can also exceed the working load limit, causing the strap or chain to break. Cheater bars are considered dangerous, and are not recommended." Are they referring to combination bars when they refer to cheater bars? Every place that I look, "cheater bars" are discouraged, but are they the same as combinati9on bars that have the box on the end?

[@MakeCentsTrucking]

Top Notch! Good video😎😎👍

[@DrivenTrucking]

MakeCents thanks brother

[@stumpbumpers]

12:28 am I correct, that the hook is supposed to be on the non-welded side of the link? Trying to learn the nuances. Thanks

[@scottcannon3019]

Hey Brian, man you where just in my neck of the woods! By Festus Mo. Next time you come threw give me a shout I’ll buy you some lunch!

[@DrivenTrucking]

Scott Cannon cool, Highway 61 Was Good Rd. so if I have the opportunity I will be passing by. I will hit you up!

[@josephtoombs7438]

Glad to be aboard. I'm with melton

[@pitbulltrucker783]

Great video bro. Take care be safe

[@DrivenTrucking]

PITBULL TRUCKER thanks brother, you too

[@nemesisngr]

Damn Fantastic Videos! Keep up the fantastic work! Cheers!

[@DrivenTrucking]

Thank you so much!!

[@johnboyspot]

I was at work and I saw a fellow trucker using snap binders. My company does not allow them. 5 minutes later I heard his cheater bar hit the ground. The pipe slipped off the binder and he instantly had a baseball sized lump on his forehead. I rushed him into the closest building and called 911. He left in an ambulance. Not sure what happened to him.

[@DrivenTrucking]

So scary, I’m extremely careful when I use them but it can still happen to anyone at anytime.

[@Allorn2015]

Try speedbinders. Much safer than ratchet binders, faster, and easier to work with. It cost about 85$ but worth the money.

[@corderor6ify]

Love the video man you have a new follower here

[@DrivenTrucking]

corey tolbert very cool, thanks and welcome

[@denon1967]

So with the ratchet you can tighten by hand without using a bar?

[@DrivenTrucking]

Yes sir! They are so much safer

[@bigj9760]

You brought up that picture of anchor points per manufacture, which leads me to a question I've been wondering maybe you know. My company teaches to hook straps through rub rail and onto trailer frame but I see you and many (most) other flatbedders hook directly to the rub rail. Where do you see any kind of WLL posting for the rub rail itself? All of our trailers have these postings somewhere giving rail a WLL of 2,000 lbs. but I dont see anything about that here. I currently have one of the few trailers we have with a double reinforced rub rail with a 5,400 lb WLL and have my straps hooked accordingly.

[@DrivenTrucking]

Some run rails can be used and some can’t. Technically, if the rub rail does not have a WLL from the manufacturer, DOT can give you a ticket but I think that’s extremely rare. If the rub rail is damaged in a certain spot then it can’t be used or if your company says don’t use it then I wouldn’t. For longevity of the rub rail, try not to use it if you can help it but sometimes it’s necessary. For instance my new step deck, I have to use the rub rail for the majority of my straps.

[@WonderWoman556]

Keep these coming!

[@DrivenTrucking]

PinkzPearlz yes ma’am 😊

[@faportrait2480]

Thank you so much brother.... it’s helpful....

[@DrivenTrucking]

Good, I’m glad 👍🏻 I know it’s one of my older ones so not the greatest quality and it may drag on a bit but I’m glad it was helpful

[@faportrait2480]

Exactly, but the information I’ve learned is important.... keep going brother all the best 👍👋😊👌

[@elyasturgun2341]

I like to see your video , awesome information share ,I am dry van driver , decide finance truck next month , is Mercer provide insurance and flatbed equipment tools also ?

[@DrivenTrucking]

Thank you so much, yes they do. If you’d like to email me it would be easier to talk [e-mail]

[@Roc900]

Can you hear the chains moving in the head board when you are in the cab? Example, If someone is in the bed trying to rest or sleep?

[@DrivenTrucking]

No not really, every once in a while you can hear them hit maybe once but that’s typically on some kind of evasive maneuver so it’s pretty rare

[@Roc900]

@@DrivenTrucking Thanx for responding!!!! I am studying for my CDL now, My background is in Towing, So Naturally Flatbed strikes my interest!!!! Then from there, Maybe hauling Heavy Equipment$$$$. I figure Dry Van is the easiest route ( "Water Travels The Least Resistant Path" ) Thanx you again!!!!!

[@bigj9760]

Called headache racks for a reason i guess 😂

[@dbi1036]

Thanks, for the video,,,100% correct

[@DrivenTrucking]

Thank you 😊

[@jamesstafford7102]

Can you show the proper way to unsnap them snap binders? I’ve been looking for something but not having any luck. Thanks.

[@DrivenTrucking]

I will absolutely work one into my Vlog as soon as I can

[@PTucker0864]

Good stuff. 👍 I do have a question not pertaining to this video. Did you have a truck before you applied at Mercer?

[@DrivenTrucking]

Tucker The Trucker thanks! I bought it directly before going to Mercer. It was part of my hiring process.

[@theenergyoftheword]

Safety first! Thanks

[@jeffkaberline5302]

Why did you not through chained over the front of your load

[@robertallred2368]

I've heard that chain lube from a bicycle shop is a better lube for your binders.

[@DrivenTrucking]

That’s interesting

[@maxenra]

I’ve got a bottle and it’s petroleum distillate (diesel) dyed a fancy blue with some Teflon additive. Diesel is a decent lubricant.

[@malikal-malki3088]

Grat info. Thank you

[@freddetro7020]

Now that was interesting.

[@DrivenTrucking]

Fred Detro thanks, I appreciate it

[@yohnny8839]

Are snap binders illegal now?

[@Hassan-df5ip]

Thnx 4 the info

[@DrivenTrucking]

👍🏻👊🏻

[@deepnijjar5]

Can't agree with you anymore living with guilt of hurting someone on road with negligence would be worst experience for life I always spend extra time making sure my load is properly secure

[@BIGBilly]

👍😎👍

[@ddig3635]

Show us your ride

[@DrivenTrucking]

D Dig When I get her cleaned up I’ll do a thorough video

[@billiardbrawler]

Absolutely best, fastest, safest, tightest binder on the market... Torque Drive by Speedbinders.com

[@DrivenTrucking]

Cool, I’ll have to look into them, thank you!

[@DrivenTrucking]

steve helline do you sell them? Or affiliated with them in some way? You’re welcome to email me at [e-mail]

[@billiardbrawler]

@@DrivenTrucking Yep, I'm the inventor / owner, you can visit the website to purchase or if you have questions 330-495-2409. They really are an awesome binder. I give a 30 day moneyback if you don't like them. Sold about 6,000 of them and only took 2 back.

[@DrivenTrucking]

steve helline I sent a message to you on your website with my email 👍🏻

[@chadmassingill9888]

Good video

[@DrivenTrucking]

Chad Massingill Thank you, I appreciate it

[@garyforester1345]

Why chains? Straps are legal for that load and stay tight.

[@DrivenTrucking]

That’s what I thought as well but the shipper required chains instead of straps.

[@mrb5367]

Remember metal with metal

[@devoywilliams3956]

You can use a combination of both takes forever using all chains

[@yassinetaoussi6076]

None of the above . Ez binder is the way .

[@dixiemae5042]

2nd 🐌🐌🐌🐌

[@dixiemae5042]

Well I didn't necessary fall off the trailer. I have tho been thrown back about 10ft. It was all slooow motion too. Lol

[@johnnyfair]

Show more truck 😋

[@DrivenTrucking]

John W 😂😂 I’ll try

[@luisrodriguez-df8pt]

I hope will be a driver thanks for this video

[@aleksandarl6975]

Proper way to use snap binders: don't

[@mlauntube]

20 minutes for that? Really? TLDW

[@DrivenTrucking]

Was a super old video and an extremely basic explanation for people that have never seen one before