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I loaded some steel beams. I got a lot of positive comments about the wireless mic. So I thought I would try something new.

[@conquerorhowie]

As someone who's about to begin his flatbed journey I don't find this boring at all, it's actually very informative. Thank you.

[@stevenandrews6627]

I wholeheartedly agree with you. Not boring in the least.

[@laances.8798]

Same here!! I'm about to take my driving test at the California DMV and hopefully get set up driving a flatbed. I need stuff like this.

[@conquerorhowie]

@@laances.8798 Good luck, you got this!

[@jbbatulis3513]

Steven Andrews Superdan is spot on, he offers expert techniques and shares many skills that will enhance a career for sure.

[@crashnburn586]

I trained at Roehl flatbed division Gary, IN. We called it combat training if you have ever been to Gary you know what I'm talking about. I go out with my trainer Wed. for 24 days and I'm pretty sure I'll be watching your videoes.

[@jaytaylor6382]

I really like that wireless mic

[@douglasharmer690]

I know I am four years late but I like the remote microphone. Talking us through the process is sweet. "Moan and groan" and "huff and puff" means you're working! Be safe, Dan! God bless.

[@outkast412]

The perfect setup Dan. Enjoyed the show.

[@sosguy1893]

Your videos are never boring.

[@SuperTruckerdan]

Thanks for watching

[@James48535]

Dan I really hope you continue with your separate little mic thing you have,I really like it and every thing sounds good,you shouldn't bother about huffing and puffing its part of working and once you can do it with out huffing and puffing you'll try to get quicker so you'll still huff and puff it's the way you can get fit again and have a work out while tapping your load

[@MarkSt59]

This could be a tutorial on how to secure and cover steel channels. The key thing to remember is be safe. I truly appreciate all the efforts you make when producing this content for KZbin. You should try selling some swag with this platform, I think there could be some interest. Be safe while moving the materials that make the USA great. The microphone works great, same with the camera location.

[@lindsaylittle6535]

I watched you through the whole procedure. You did it just the way I did it when i drove OTR. 69 years old now and still enjoy your videos.

[@SuperTruckerdan]

Thanks for Watching

[@larryrs]

Yes your lapel mic sounds great.

[@sipzter]

Dan - NOT boring at all. I feel like a slug sitting here at home watching you. Another educational video. Thank you . Paul

[@OldDunollieman]

Dan, this was NOT boring at all, very informative and instructional for all flatbed newbies out there who don't have much experience. Cheers mate.

[@stevenandrews6627]

A very informative post Dan. I don't have to tarp anymore. I'm using a curtain side trailer now. As I age, I was starting to have "too many" close calls walking on the edge of a load. My wife rode along with me for 10 days and brought it to my attention. At 60, I don't bounce as good as I used to. I needed a new trailer, and the safety & ease of use of the "curtain side" made it an easy decision to spend the extra dollars. Makes me shutter to see lads walking along the tops of lumber/steel now. Stay safe, don't die!👍👍

[@pauldietrich478]

Hey Dan, That mic. works great...Good work out....

[@okcantbelieveit294]

Huffing and puffing? I’d be gurgling and gasping. 😳 Great as usual. Excellent mike. 👍

[@briangardiner1015]

Don't forget weezing. LOL

[@russelltrupia4479]

Hi Dan that Mic sounds great, that's a nice looking load . The way you have have the camera and that Mic set up really a GREAT VIDEO. Safe trip.

[@SuperTruckerdan]

Thanks for watching

[@truckone289]

Hey dan that’s a cool mic you got. The camera shot is perfect we can see everything you’re talking about and not bouncing all around like a head cam does. Nice job with the video and securing your load.

[@Handygrandad]

Bluetooth mike great Dan, the puffing and panting shows the exercise is doing you good keep it up.

[@scottcannon3019]

Great video Dan! The cordless mic is awesome !!

[@mlhgcl85]

Awesome video bud. Thank you. That mic sounded amazing. Money well spent. Be safe.

[@SuperTruckerdan]

Thanks for watching

[@franciscopacora]

Hey Dan, you're like the "Bob Ross" of tarping 😅

[@alecmccance8409]

Dan, your videos are never ever boring,I'm always glad when you do another one, of all the other drivers doing these videos, I only like Yours, Indiana Jack, and Sergei Dratchev, because you tell it like it is and no stupid music and no BS, thanks for your videos.

[@briangardiner1015]

Mercer should show this to flatbeders. Great tutorial.

[@wrbegley]

It works. Very interesting. I would encourage more like this.

[@dondaughtry6385]

Really enjoyed this video, reminds me of my flatbed days, only in those days we used chains instead of straps, great video do more of them like this.

[@queenbee264]

By far the best! Keep posting more like these. Every load is different so it never gets boring to watch.

[@outofarizona9769]

Great video not boring at all. Very informative. Glad to see you're back to work making videos , I was having withdrawals missing Super Trucker Dan videos. Glad you had a good vacation in Arizona.

[@raymondbradley6788]

Enjoyed the tarping tutorial. Good job Dan👍👍👍

[@mikeolenick1874]

Yes, great job in explaining the whole tarping process.

[@justwondering786]

Well Dan i was not board you just made me tiered i had to take a nap after you finish with that fine job of trapping well done 👍, and that mic worked great even at the back of your trailer !

[@arronharris5316]

Interesting to see how you secure and sheet your load. It’s all part of the job.

[@semiretired6033]

This is absolutely the way to do it Dan. No moving camera shaking all over the place while you are moving around going about your business. And voice was clear too. Definitely the best setup. And I was wondering why no tier straps for bottom pile? Something I would have definitely done, but that's just me .

[@timboslice3755]

The mic is great! Enjoy watching you do your work and techniques. Always make it look so easy! Stay safe Sir🙂

[@cooltrkin]

That was a great vid. It brings back memories. I pulled flat bed for the first 10 years I drove back in the 80s. Great job.

[@kenkarn8261]

going good so far just wish your videos where longer i enjoy watching trucker videos ... and i want to thank you for all the work you trucker's do to get all the stuff we people need to us .

[@SuperTruckerdan]

Thanks for watching

[@dalejrfan1971]

Hi Dan, the mic sounds awesome. I enjoyed watching you strap and tarp the load. Please keep doing that if you can.

[@mikebrinx9968]

Dan, love to ride along with you....this was one of your best yet...showing the technical aspects of tarping a load...many points that the average motorist would never see/appreciate going down the road. Thank you again for showing such detail. Your mic is a wonderful addition. As always, travel safely!

[@philpatterson697]

My first driving job was with TMC. I enjoyed watching you strap and tarp it brought back some memories

[@jlfcopter]

Great Dan. I enjoy the explanations on how you decide how to take care of all the different loads you haul!

[@galvano34]

Loved the video and that camera angle was great you get to actually see how you do everything...thanks Dan I have learned so much from you.Stay safe out there

[@fornowok]

Dan, your videos are excellent and keep getting better!!! The new mic makes them the next best thing to being there. The whole package now makes each and every load more real to the viewer. As for the huffing and puffing... that's real too! Part of the entire experience and made me feel like I was beside you. I really appreciate all your efforts and thanks for keeping it real. Stay safe out there.

[@archiedavenport1180]

I always wondered how flatbed worked thanks Dan for sharing it gave me a whole different respect to flatbed work . When all I am is a dry van door slinger .

[@danielbrott406]

Dan, enjoyed the video. You do those type loads very much the way I do them. Personally I prefer straps for that kind of steel. Works just fine and is much easier to deal with in my opinion. Thanks for giving us something to watch!

[@HeuristicalWorker]

G R E A T music. you are so brilliant. a big fan. im not a trucker, but a thinker. and you sir, are way ahead of me.

[@imanhiker2438]

Thank You Dan for an excellent video. You are a professional and a credit to your profession. That is why I always enjoy your videos. Be safe and God Bless.

[@godspeedtransport5981]

Not boring great info and audio. Thanks for the video. See ya on the next!!

[@jordanray6459]

I enjoyed it Dan! I think there needs to be more videos like this. I’ve been driving for a little under 2 years now and even though I think I have a decent handle on flat decking (or flat bedding for my American brothers and sisters!), I still like watching veterans like yourself to learn as much as I can to make what I do safer and more efficient. Thank you, stay safe my friend!

[@harleyhawk7959]

clear sound, liked tarping my loads. nice crisp tight tarps tied down. folded edges when possible. nice job Dan.

[@scottchurchill8847]

Of all the Mercer drivers I have followed, and I'm sorry if you quit....seems like all the Mercer guys I follow quit Mercer, but you are the most interesting and informative. Thanks for the great videos.

[@SuperTruckerdan]

I have been with Mercer for almost 9 years now. I’m not going anywhere. Thanks for watching

[@danielvrana9444]

Not boring at all!!! It’s great to see you cover from start to finish. I said this before but the MIC works great! Drive safe... Thank you

[@jerrydarnault1538]

Thanks 4 the video Dan and as always great tarping job

[@ericdavidson5011]

Thanks for showing all your hard work. It was very informative!

[@runnindownadream2364]

Liked the strapping / tarping, worked good.

[@marcconfig2631]

Awesome vid Dan! Helps us non drivers see how you do it!

[@dkhumphrey5713]

Great video. The mic works great. Really like your attention to details, very informative on flatbed work.👍👍👍

[@khwoods01]

Awesome job, for people that have never seen that you make it look simple but I know that is a lot of work! Safe travels!

[@chrisczech88]

Thanks for taking the time to explain the process Mic sounds great

[@MrJustme1961]

WOW how things are different in USA to Australia, Steel trailers need secure strong head board up front for us, then we have to use chains on heavy steel, no standing on trailer, driver to stand in drivers safety zone while being loaded, Some places we have overhead safety wire & you use a harness & clip to safety wire while walking on trailer securing ones load, sure hurts your man hood 😆, Most places I go to have a 3m safety zone around forklift, We have less & less of the old school loading, unloading with safety man & strict safety laws, We have had several drivers killed in Australia from items sliding of trailer loading & unloading, plus some crane failures mainly slings. Times are a changing, safety 3rd 😆😆

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

There are some places in the US that make drivers wear a harness and connect to an overhead support while on the trailer.

[@rolfsinkgraven]

Nice cam and sound setup Dan loved watching it.

[@riovillanueva6787]

This new viewing set up works. I like it. Especially the wireless mic, really helps a lot. Hope to see more videos like this. Thanks and stay safe all the time Trucker Dan 👌👌👌

[@sziltner]

Wireless mic works great. Tnx for no cap camera. A guy who does towing videos uses a helmet cam which almost makes a person sick. Now I understand why my son only drove flat beds for a year of his 40 years of driving then switched to vans! What a lot of work!

[@lesd9783]

Hello Dan! I figured you was on vacation and hope you had a great time with Teresa too! The mic done a great job, your voice was clear! Great video and thanks for sharing it with all of us. Happy trucking trails to you, stay safe as always! Looking forward to your next video too!

[@McNair1952]

It's always a pleasure watching an expert at work, even securing and tarping a load of steel beams. The wireless mic works very well. Every review I watched/read said that the Rode Wireless Go was a great buy. Most said the wind noise muffler was prone to falling off. Please make sure you clip it in fully. Thanks for taking the time to make these great films. Greetings from Scotland.

[@javieraviles6314]

You are a real patient person. I been watching your videos and learning how you can do your job. I like how you take your time to do things. GB

[@jayt6524]

Do it again. It was interesting. Mic is great. Love that you talked it through. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@allendodson9881]

That is a proper tarp job. Smart not harder Dan.. another Awesome Video....Happy Trails Good Looking Tarp Job.

[@kevinroche2481]

Good to have you back Dan enjoyed your vlog mic seems great keep up the good work n stay safe

[@stephenn434]

Not boring at all and very educational. Microphone works great and thank you so much for the great content! Continued safe travels.

[@charlie5234]

Great presentation, I like the extra sounds. It adds to the content.

[@johndoyle6657]

Not at all boring. Loved it! Most drivers vlogs just have them sitting in their cans talking. Your's are much more informative. Like your new mike, Dan!

[@TheDaf95xf]

Hi Dan. Watching this in my cab in Fakenham in the uk 🇬🇧🤣 I started my lorry career back in 1980 on flat beds carrying steel pipes. When we put sheets on we didn’t have straps back then only chains and ropes 🙈 My boss would hit us with a 4X4 block of wood if his name wasn’t even down both sides of the tarp and it was flapping 😫 I drive a mobile medical scanner trailer now made by medicoach in the US. Great video on tarping lol 😆 Great camera work as it was really clear and the new mic is superb 👍🏻 Love the rains as I’m a train enthusiast too Thanks for taking the time to do these fantastic videos Stevie 😎🇬🇧

[@jamesterrill1938]

Everything looks and sounds great....very well done, good video and sound..

[@angler1262]

Hi Dan, setup and audio was great. Yes tapping is great exercise, up and down off the trailer and lifting those doggone heavy traps up on the trailer, and if your short like me, lifting almost a 100lbs of tarp over your head just to get it on the trailer, then put it up on the load,...really like those knee high loads. Stay safe and glad your back.

[@brianwhite5464]

Not boring at all Dan! Great job talking us through your routine of tarping! Hey that huffing and puffing is called work and I don't know one person that can do a tarp job and not be breathing hard, your all good Dan dont worry about it.

[@patrickbrink7859]

That was great Dan, thanks for sharing. 👍

[@carychurchill2987]

Dan, enjoyed the tarping video. Looking forward to more. Wireless mic worked well. Thanks for the video

[@frederickoning191]

Great audio and video quality!!! Perfect!

[@tonyjohns7310]

This video reminded me - positively - of "The Joy of Painting" with Bob Ross. All you needed to do was call your equipment "happy little straps." I loved this video because it was informative and strangely relaxing (for us - I'd imagine it wasn't very relaxing for you).

[@HoomerTrix]

Nice tarp job, looks pretty good 😎 and thanks for the explanations Dan 👍👍 greetz from Germany 😉

[@rolandgott4275]

Not to much huffing and puffin old lad😆😆😉😉 Nice set up for the video worked well. Love how those buildings have no room to manoeuvre to get into dark little door holes!!! Nothing changes. Be safe keep her shinny side up Dan.

[@jonathanklippenstein4841]

That mic works fantastically. Another great video. 👍

[@jamesfarnham1976]

Who decides if a load gets tarped or not? Imagine doing this in the rain, snow, and wind?? Very neat job and I will look at trucks with tarped loads on the road with a whole new perspective now Dan. Great videos and thank you for sharing. The new mike is great too!! Jim.

[@frfrpr]

I am new to your channel. This was informative and fun to watch. Your film work is as good as your tarp work. Thanks

[@cjhudson8400]

100% love this video and the explanation of the process

[@tomjones3113]

Thanks again for another informative video. Keep up the great work.

[@KentWiggins]

Fantastic video. Not boring at all. Love to see more like it. Also love the daily trains.

[@brianwallace678]

Another great video dan, i love watching them, keep them coming, thank you.....

[@jefflong3200]

Not boring at all. Gives a great overview of what’s involved in tarping the right way and how involved and strenuous it can be especially in the heat.

[@richardlevari9470]

Good camera setup! Nice neat tarp job.

[@Shaggy-xm4lm]

Loved this video, thank you Dan!!

[@thomasberg7088]

Hi! After a sunny Sunday two hours walk enter the sofa and watch a briljant video with professional loading skills by excentell crane operator and Dan the man tarping and securing it down, make the day!👍💪 I did a flatbed job myselves last thursday, trailer was shipped overseas in fridays and will be delivered to Blackburn and Newcastle UK next week! To much tarps ain´t enough🤗. Keep them comin

[@MO-Kan_Northern.AndrewCountyRR]

Enjoyed the video. The audio from the wireless mic was great. Great narration on strapping and tarping a load.

[@SuperTruckerdan]

Thanks for Watching

[@brianogilvy2200]

Top video mic is great a lot of young driver's will get some good tips thank you for making an old driver happy

[@fun2drive107]

Dan good to see you back and your body mic does work really well.

[@j.b.maxwell8300]

Dan that new mic is great could here every word spoken clearly ( even a little puff no and then ) works really good thanks

[@jamesburns2753]

Great video. Great sound from the mic.

[@mississippinative4578]

I really enjoy your videos. I have watched them all. New mic sounds awesome.

[@michaeldean8989]

Working good dan. Sounds great...

[@marty5401]

This works, not boring at all. Would enjoy seeing more vids like this.

[@sylviawald1174]

Enjoyed this, I don't think any of your videos are boring, always interesting. 👍👍😊

[@ernestdougherty3162]

Hey big comes up Dan that worked out just great even got to see our train for the day and it was pretty cold the camera said on the back of the truck like it was thank you for doing that I believe it worked fine you can do that again 👍👍