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@thomaskirk9341 Жыл бұрын
Long time Heavy Haul/Oversize guy, those are some pretty good tips for any new Flatbed or Lowboy guys. Myself, I pull a lot of multi-axle lowboys, step decks and multi-axle flats with lift axles, and I run a 4 axle daycab Star 49Xwith a big Palfinger knuckleboom crane and a Protech headache rack with LED strobes and work lights and a 6ft tall chain and binder locker. A couple other thoughts that may help some guys, NEVER use a pipe to put over the winch bar to get the snap binders tighter, unless you want to dive under the trailer when the releasing binder launches the pipe 20 ft in the air, and because I haul anything Public Utility related (heavy cable reels, plug and play generator sets or switching stations and heavy equipment), I do a lot of loading or unloading on the roadside, I put all the binders and winch straps on the passenger side. I use a combo of snap and ratchet binders, but in the winter, stick with the snap binders, the ratchets will freeze from road spray. If you haul any big cable reels, get yourself about a 10ft long maybe 3/4 inch diameter rod threaded on one end with a bolt to provide grip, drill a hole at the end of the opposite end and make a loop through it with a length of heavy duty nylon strap, then you can pull the chains through the reel eyes without getting on the trailer. If you have something that may slide on the deck, use rubber fricton mats, and never put the chains or straps outside the rub rails, and never let a binder handle go outside or below the deck. If you're ever in doubt how to secure anything, look it up in the DOT manual, any cargo you can imagine is in there with instruction. I use high grade chains in 3/8, 1/2 and 5/8 sizes, and along with checking the hooks, also check the chains for bent links, if you find any, replace the chain, same goes for straps, the label has a "replace by" date, and if a strap has any lateral tears, replace it. I've done this a long time, and I've never had a DOT violation for anything.
@MindUpG11 ай бұрын
Starting out with step deck how many chains and binders do I need ..? Coming from end dump
@theTBwearsducktape5 ай бұрын
16 of each should cover you for almost anything @@MindUpG
@jeffreycairns7674 ай бұрын
@@MindUpG10 of each should be good
@princepg43 ай бұрын
What are the rules on multi axles in terms of weight limit. How can he have 60k back there?
@jeffreycairns7673 ай бұрын
@princepg4 Different places have different laws. For example, where I live, a trailer with 4 axles (a quad), truck and load (GVW) is good for 126,500 lbs. With a 5 axle trailer, it's 140,000 lbs. All are legal without extra permits. Even a tandem trailer is 93,500 lbs, which means a load of approx. 54,000 lbs
@bogiyt8746Ай бұрын
I've been browsing through all sorts of videos looking to learn how to do this - this is by far the best video yet. As I finish it up, really hoping you have more like this, these are fantastic. Thank you.
@vicpetrishak77059 ай бұрын
Always had the habit of slapping the chain binder with the binder bar after the tightening . Never wanted the binder’s handle to interfere with the chain hook . Good Looking Peterbilt !
@bradleyhightower4668 Жыл бұрын
I'm new to flatbed , I appreciate this video in a big way
@MarkBerg-tk8js7 ай бұрын
U have no headache rack? I always cris cross my long chain across the front of every load of steel plate, beams, or pipe like this load, and I always use ratchet binders on steel, rubber tied machinery. I carried. 8 under the bunk in. A box to keep em fresh.:
@ToddStokke10 ай бұрын
I know it's been said many times already, but what an awesome set up. Im an airline pilot full time , and bob tailed for used truck dealers part time. I would love to get out there part time and flat bed.
@jamesnelson5700 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing folks that you hook the chain to itself instead of to the rail or stake pockets!!
@Noir_mvp9 ай бұрын
Both ways are legal and accomplish the same exact thing.
@404Trucking Жыл бұрын
Gawd damn, that phone ate shit 😂😂. I currently do food service just for the cdl experience but flatbed is definitely the end goal. Your videos have taught me so much. Lets keep on truckin
@tnine3 Жыл бұрын
I’ve pulled reefer currently pulling port containers. Always down for some new knowledge within the industry, good video 🤘🏼🫡
@jorgecruz2370 Жыл бұрын
Great tutorial for the new drivers or someone who has never done flat bed or dealt with chains and binders but you forgot one crucial step brother. Smacking each binder at the end and saying this ain’t going anywhere 😂😂. Love the vids man
@trucking4racecars Жыл бұрын
Hahahaa man!!!! You already know! Ain’t going no where
@markanthony6092 Жыл бұрын
That was a good tutorial on organization and how handle your gear for rookies just enter the business and older drivers alike, i really appreciate your approach to this business i wish there was more young drivers out here like you and your brother and hopefully with this channel you will be blessed with more views showing the next generation how it's done, once again great video keep up the good work and will see you in passing on the 5 driver.👍👍👍👍👍
@michealhohenberger589 Жыл бұрын
I like how you called it a half a link, and a full- link when you were talking about your binders and chains. I do the same thing myself and I was always taught that when adjusting the chain it was a half a link plus or minus, and when adjusting the binder itself it was a full link adjustment. I'm glad I'm not the only one that thinks this way. Awesome video, love the truck I to drive a custom Peterbilt everyday down the road, maybe one day we can get our trucks together take a couple of photos. You keep being meat and your seat, and I will be cool on my stool.
@timj3587 Жыл бұрын
Man i appreciate the refresher course, ive been thinking about getting back into flatbed again its been a long time, ive just been a door swinging window licker
@bobbyhamilton7751 Жыл бұрын
High key the neatest toolbox ive seen. need that chain hanger!
@abdelaliennasry227811 ай бұрын
Great video!! Very good tips! If I were to do it I would make sure that the chains are not caught at the edge of metal bars before tightening them. Keep it up 💪
@fakez253 Жыл бұрын
DUDE NOT GONNA LIE I WAS ABOUT TO START SPAZZING IN YOU LAST VIDEO. BEEN CHEKIN EVERYDAY FOR A VIDEO FROM YOU FINALLY YOU BACK
@ANDREASRIAL Жыл бұрын
I love my old snap binders, some customer won’t let you use them. NICE RIG
@spoolinsvt6489 Жыл бұрын
I think I finally saw you yesterday 8/8/23 on I5 by exit 88 around 8 in the morning. You were headed north , I was heading south. Red pete with 8" stacks , empty log truck.
@trucking4racecars Жыл бұрын
She’s so dirty! Lol gotta get her back right
@spoolinsvt6489 Жыл бұрын
@@trucking4racecars shoot I feel that. 3 hours of washing a pig truck and watching it get filthy the first trip out of the woods, it’s heart breaking really lol
@trucking4racecars Жыл бұрын
@@spoolinsvt6489 yeah we had a bunch of rain last week here and there I’ll probably wash tomorrow morning
@Noir_mvp9 ай бұрын
That truck and trailer are CLEAN. Personally I prefer ratchet binders though, the yellow ones allow the handles to fold in as well.
@SteveofAbsense9 ай бұрын
Great video!!! I haul precast concrete myself and prefer snap binders so much i went and bought my own because I didn’t like the safety binders that the company provided me… I run my chains the same way as you do and it’s perfect to get that half a link adjustment for the perfect tightness on a chain Super clean setup!!!
@vmark91110 ай бұрын
Good deal bro just started on Flatbed not to long ago always ran dry van and reefer I’m gonna look for those binders, I have the crank binders they tend to get stuck alot I’m gonna get a set of what you have, appreciate the content nice set up keep on trucking driver💪🏾
@cdlshorty74 Жыл бұрын
I love watching you chain down a load
@evander1971 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. New to flatbed. I have a SD. Thanks for the knowledge. 💪🏾👊🏾
@jackhowlett7413 Жыл бұрын
Great video !!! I liked how simple your box is 😎🚛
@tonyjackson40992 ай бұрын
Damn. That load straightened the shit out of that trailer’s arch. 😮
@draysfordayz2743 Жыл бұрын
Way to look out for lil Bro, gotta keep your eyes peeled in this industry, don’t assume anything! Try to stay outta harms way at all times.💯👊🏾🤙🏾
@DANsTrucking_Outdoors Жыл бұрын
What size chain you hucking over that load? I'll be soar tomorrow just watching this.
@trucking4racecars Жыл бұрын
Haha 5/16 baby’s
@paullandreville53943 ай бұрын
Beautiful Pete cab. Great educational video. Safety first. Love the blues music at the end. Who was that ??? I subscribed too.
@junaidbhatti2453 Жыл бұрын
You make it look easy.appreciate the video
@waynekarjala2032 Жыл бұрын
Nothing to stop load from sliding forward in a sudden stop or accident.
@fakez253 Жыл бұрын
bro you literally a pro at that man love the video and im only 7 mins into it XD
@nitrofish1974 Жыл бұрын
That was awesome brother 👏 That's a nice stretch On the Pete 320????,awesome 👌
@raymondbradley6788 Жыл бұрын
Awesome, video brother👍👍👍
@issaromper458221 күн бұрын
*This is not as hard as I thought it would be. Getting more motivated to transition from reefer to flatbed like I did from intermodal to dry van. Thanks for showing what most refuse to share.*
@michaelasteladamson779810 ай бұрын
I always call those kind of lifts Big Red they are so nice.
@jaydunbar75388 ай бұрын
I wish everywhere had a good lift that was actually made for what they are doing.
@dequesabor Жыл бұрын
Awesome! I drive à dump truck but useful considering I want to change to flatbed
@falcowo139 Жыл бұрын
Very cool and informative video I appreciate you.
@raultopete572810 күн бұрын
That’s a guy that know’s what the hell he’s doing, thanks for the tips. 👍🏼 What boots are those?
@jasoncureton3364 Жыл бұрын
You ever tried rachet binders?
@cnm690 Жыл бұрын
Awesome lesson! Thank you.
@adventureswithsteve4278 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video bro.
@MIv-g6l Жыл бұрын
I really love your channel so much because you are teaching me so very much. And you seem to be so professional and serious about doing things very safe and solid. I am an older guy yet new as an owner operator so I truly value the knowledge that you are teaching. Thanks a BILLION !!!
@jasirimanolaldanaduarte5211 Жыл бұрын
Bro, your the best 🔱…
@DropDeckTrucker8 ай бұрын
I don't like snap binders but you doing the fantastic job
@nandostransport7958 Жыл бұрын
Nice video really appreciate the video.
@Sanjko879 ай бұрын
You don’t like cross the chain over the binder so it doesn’t open up and the chain don’t come of the trailer and hang in air ???
@TruckMechaAddicted Жыл бұрын
Can those "cylinders" (I don't know how they're called) above the box be moved back and forth on the trailer?
@trucking4racecars Жыл бұрын
The winches I think you mean. Yes those are for straps and they are fully adjustable
@kurtisstutzman7056 Жыл бұрын
What about the spinning k8ng of binders...? How do they work...?
@jeffreycairns7674 ай бұрын
I was taught a little different but a good video none the less
@andrewcox7416 Жыл бұрын
I may have missed it in a previous video but what suspension do you have on the rear of the truck
@trucking4racecars Жыл бұрын
It’s low low air leaf
@andrewcox7416 Жыл бұрын
@@trucking4racecars I bet that rides super smooth, my truck has AirTracks 46k and she’s a little rougher than our NeWay truck or my previous KW 8bag 46k set up
@donaldmoore63458 ай бұрын
Where did you get the rails that are mounted in the side boxes that you hang your chains and binders on?
@carlosaguirre1313 Жыл бұрын
My Friend Good evening Those snap binders are dangerous I prefer to use the ratchet binders Have a safe trip Best regards 10 September 2023
@smokeu6009 ай бұрын
Thank you
@mikeprestige1168 Жыл бұрын
Learned something new in the trade. Thanks for showing us how it’s done
@DONELIASELCAMIONERO Жыл бұрын
Excelente trabajo 👏 👍 💪, saludos desde Chile 🇨🇱
@RicardoProut-k6u10 ай бұрын
Hey are you going to Matt's Would love to see truck in person I don't what's is about your ride to me it's just Class
@ProviderGrind Жыл бұрын
great info bro drive safe
@visualsBV Жыл бұрын
Interesting! Thank you for sharing
@TRUCKEROFDAYEAR10 ай бұрын
Cool video😊😊
@broncotex8033 Жыл бұрын
Good Video
@MindUpG11 ай бұрын
Coming from hauling dump bucket how many chains and binders do I need starting out with step deck ?
@MLDIYSH7 ай бұрын
B/c I don’t know any better but why not 3/8 chain? 5/16 g70-80 wll 4700lbs with breaking at 20k lbs. thanks
@bobbyespinoza48729 ай бұрын
Never done chains only straps but im starting a new job. So with chains how many presure pounds like the straps that are 2500 pounds each one.
@princepg43 ай бұрын
How are you able to haul 60k? Do you need a permit for those, or are you still under 80k?
@jamesmasson2815 Жыл бұрын
Love the videos! I have a question. How many miles on average do you go in a day?
@alexgonzalez3875 Жыл бұрын
hey bro what grade are your chains and where you get them at and those squares to secure loads please needs some for one of my trucks going flatbed
@justonechance1679 Жыл бұрын
Thanks bro❤
@gerardedgar5961 Жыл бұрын
Check the color pins make sure they look good. carry on😊
@duaneyounker7649 Жыл бұрын
Why not use screw binders on your load ???
@lukaszl66 Жыл бұрын
Next time put binders on passenger side cause if they opened or just loose always this side is safer than where there is traffic. Good luck 👍👍👍
@racecar78082 ай бұрын
Why your trailer has 4 axles ?
@Gtown90119 ай бұрын
whats your HP, Torque, gear ratio and rear end suspension weight rating bro? Thanks. I am looking to buy a truck that do upto 105000 lbs gvwr.
@cesarquintero1662 Жыл бұрын
What’s up man if you don’t mind me asking what kind of boots do you use I’ve been looking everywhere and can’t seem to find them I’m also a driver and would love to try them out they seem comfortable for driving and secureing load let me know please and much appreciated
@trucking4racecars Жыл бұрын
Brunt work wear. I have a 10% off code you can use T4RC10
@KOSHPARZ6 ай бұрын
Gawdamn.. So a load like that will always need chains? This is what im so confused about with flatbed, is it up to the driver to pick and choose what to use. Thats alot of steel so the smart option is chains cause straps will snap type shit..
@kyleomar3420 Жыл бұрын
What size chain?
@royalcpnut Жыл бұрын
What brand boots 🥾 are those?
@trucking4racecars Жыл бұрын
Brunt boots
@GaryMcvey-j6d Жыл бұрын
Like your videos. Wish you’d invest in a headache rack.
@kelseywedge7167 Жыл бұрын
Where is your headache rack
@marklaske29116 ай бұрын
badass ......
@slitherdurant Жыл бұрын
Bro post a vid on your race cars
@trucking4racecars Жыл бұрын
Coming soon 🤘🏾
@keenankelley187 Жыл бұрын
👍🏻
@traveltrucker561 Жыл бұрын
my boy!!! we live on KZbin!! lol
@fordracing5oh Жыл бұрын
You are in the correct spots with the chains, depending on state your in. They also look at how your load stacked as well so straps may not be required. If it was me I would’ve added at-least 3 straps for extra security and safety!!!
@sterlinmorel8533 Жыл бұрын
🔥🔥
@pierresmith3793 Жыл бұрын
Yes Sir I always wanted to know how to tie down a trailer. Thank You.
@jaydunbar75388 ай бұрын
No such rule on having 2 in 2 feet, 2 in the first 10 is the actual law with one every 10 feet after unless it’s against a bulkhead then you can just do 1 every 10 feet. Of course weight is another factor but in my experience length is almost always the factor that determines the securement required and usually ends up being far more than required for the weight.
@JoshsTruckingadventures Жыл бұрын
I hate snap binders. I only use ratchet
@fakez253 Жыл бұрын
yoo that forklift like moving in them beams like its just 2 pounds each XD. i could tell he nice with it but chill bro dont gotta be going fast like that XD
@ThatBoiKJ_2120 Жыл бұрын
First
@scottycollins1829 Жыл бұрын
Gr8 Explanation 4 ppl that want 2 learn different techniques!!!!!!😎👍🏾🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🇺🇸💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰🙌🏾