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Booked a load that called for 4ft tarps. Arrived at the customer and the load required 8ft tarps and the agent didn't want to pay more money.

[@SuperTruckerdan]

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[@mikewhite3098]

For those of you who say throw the 4 ft tarps and roll with it. That sounds like a great idea. But you will spend more time babysitting the load trying to keep your tarps from flopping around and tearing holes in your tarps. Also the storm that Dan drove through probably would have destroyed the tarps costing Dan a rejected load and possibly it’s contract with the company that he’s leased to. It’s better to complain about the tarps than to lose everything over a professional tarp job. And Dan is just that. Professional Business owner. Thank you Dan for your hard work sir.

[@Cp3659]

I’ve learned this over the years. The less the load pays the more they expect.

[@darrellborland119]

@Chaz Parish...indeed you are right concerning trucking industry customers. The same goes for Dental Labs who work with "problem dentists"...I have done both occupations. Thanks.

[@MrBigR928]

Ain't that the truth!

[@donnyjohnson2229]

Chaz, You are so right!!

[@BodieSelf]

Sorry your having a rough go at it now, Dan... Either way, I am always waiting for new content from you. I have subscribed to several trucking channels and you seem to be the only one that tends to stay true to yourself. the others seem to get wrapped up in all the "fame" and it ruins the channel. Thanks for being you! best content on the 'tube'.... Drive safe!!!

[@BodieSelf]

You're*

[@chrisstokes6624]

You said your complaining too much, I think this is the first time I’ve hear you complain. in two years of watching your channel.

[@СтепанБандера-ы8у]

Mercer will terminate you if you complain

[@scroooge22]

@@СтепанБандера-ы8у Nonsense.

[@Mostatebeststate]

@@СтепанБандера-ы8у that would be Mercer’s loss. I talked to them about leasing on there once and chose not to. Mr. Dan gives me more respect for them because he is leased on there.

[@kevincooley5201]

He's not complaining he just not let the broker f****** screw them why you guys make excuses for everybody f****** call him out let the f***** go out of business with the bad reputation f*** these brokers

[@CoherentChimp]

Never done tarping, but I imagine doing the job out in the street is more dangerous with cars passing constantly when you are trying to get straps tightened up, and the tarp straightened out. You'd need eyes in the back of your head.

[@buckhorncortez]

He was in a light industrial area of Albuquerque. The roads are 25mph and low traffic. Hardly "dangerous" and traffic would be intermittent not constant.

[@thomasberg7088]

It´s better to get out of narrow space, let next load be on and be for your self, no stress. That street seams calm, less traffic

[@wesleyboyd1810]

They won’t you to tarp off of their property so if you get injured they are not liable

[@wallytimmins356]

@@wesleyboyd1810 That's so very true Wesley. Up here in Canada they don't want a compensation claim on their property. A few of our drivers won't tarp , in Canada or U.S. if they don't a have a tarping station or a least let them stay on property. What happens if your on a quiet side street and you fall off the trailer. Your then praying for someone to come by and stop. We've had 2 drivers fall off their trlrs. in the past 8 or 9 months. One guy's hip is messed up and the other a bone came through his elbow. These things happen with deck work. Stay safe all.

[@bootsnall8996]

I would have rolled out the 1st 4' tarp, then gone back into the shipper and showed them what you were getting paid for. Ask them to investigate the situation. Would have found out pretty quick weather it was a shipper or an agent issue.

[@ronthompson3525]

Someday’s trucking just gets on every nerve. Then you sleep it off and start fresh the next day. Be safe out there Dan.

[@jbbatulis3513]

Your work and attention to detail is what places you and your company above the rest....Dorsey would not sponsor just anyone!!.. You and carrier should be able to rate each agent, therefore this particular agent would be rated very low and hopefully re trained or suspended etc... Also hope Mercer would stand behind you and let agents know our drivers/contractors are well trained, professional and deliver quality service as you Supertrucker Dan always do... Be safe out there appreciate all your hard work and dedication....

[@sczorroc1552]

Holy Cow 1st again, HI DAN!! Dan been there done it, stand your ground brother otherwise they will undercut everyone....

[@sczorroc1552]

@@kenhofer8063 Somebody break your favorite crayon, little boy..

[@amossnowdaharleyman9179]

I ship LTL on the majors: 30 years ago I had a customer that wanted me to double stack skids to get skid count down. Carriers said hell no and charged by the true skid count. The shipper that loaded you did the same BS trying to fool the broker.

[@chriskahlson]

Dan always doing what’s right no matter the situation or circumstances despite acts of man or God is why there’s only one SuoerTruckerDan , great video

[@bigunone]

Well at least the fork driver was nice enough to set the tarp on top. Sorry you had so much trouble in Nm

[@MrHoghead11]

FYI they are building a new Streakin' Beacon in Weatherford, Tx. It's gonna be across from the Love's on exit 410. 4 bays!

[@miketucker326]

Seems like an aweful bunch of trouble compared to dry van. I hope it pays extremely well!

[@Krieghandt]

LOL I've stopped there several times as well. Convenient, considering it is the middle of nowhere.

[@AJpro88]

i would've gave them what they paid for and thrown a 4 ft tarp over it and if it gets wet then that's on them..

[@dominick253]

That's not what a professional like Dan does.

[@TheDriller100]

Man im with you bro but 9 out of 10 they would turn around and charge the owner operator if the load gets damage. we pay for everyones fuck ups 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@danielvrana9444]

I think Dan is still responsible for the load like stripping down loads. The driver is the professional and knows what is law or what is to be trapped correctly. That’s why Dan didn’t do anything until the issue of tarping was corrected. Once its on your truck you own it.

[@MidwayGuy]

@@dominick253 He makes a good point though. Dan can at least go back to the agent and say, "hey I drove through a storm and if I'd used a 4 foot tarp as was on the paperwork, this load would be destroyed."

[@1wtrahan]

@@MidwayGuy they wouldn’t care, they don’t want to hear that , all they want is the load get from A to B and not damage , these days they do not have a hart or understanding logic , and they want it done and cheap as possible. I agree with you ,but I wouldn’t do it driver owns it if on his truck and Dan is a true professional like me so ya use the larger tarps and deal with the hassles to make some money it’s hard these days being a trucker ,dry van is the best but then your so limited to loads .

[@antonioo8911]

It's the same here in Brazil. They misinform you and even charge over it. But each load has his own thing. Some pay well and some don't. The important thing is to keep going and not letting the bad work of others put you down. Soon the road will give you a wonderful sunset to make you happy again!

[@SWC44]

THATS WHAT MAKE YOU A PRO!!!!!!!!!!! DAN!!!!!!!!!! GREAT JOB!

[@Uncle-Duncan-Shack]

Thanks for the video Dan. In these times a video either way is like a phone call from a buddy, it's appreciated. I really enjoyed your previous video with some content at home with your wife and the pony. I love trucks, men who appreciate their women and some horses thrown in, very good. Kind regards, South Africa

[@poboy-to8bj]

Hang in there, THIS TOO SHALL PASS! stay safe

[@pawadventures5544]

One must always be a professional, and some times one must politely put a boot in someone backside or they will run you over. This is a business and your not in business to work for free. Good video, have a safe trip. 👍🏻

[@mikemccune7763]

It’s simple; give then 4ft tarps and tell the broker you are not responsible for items not able to be covered or pay for the 8ft tarp. Second charge any company adjustment charge if they refuse to allow you to tarp on their property; especially if the load requires tarps.

[@buckhorncortez]

Sure. That's how it works. You dictate terms to the customer...uh...huh...yeah, that's realistic.

[@mikemccune7763]

@@buckhorncortez unfortunately many truck drivers don’t understand their worth. A good driver is offering a special skill and professionalism that company drivers can not offer. Not many people can do this work; that’s why the U.S. has a 70k short fall of drivers. A good brokerage will always evaluate each situation and be fair. Understand as owner-op, you’re not selling transportation but professionalisms and the knowledge/skill how to move product safety in a timely manner. Your truck & appearance is extension of your skills & knowledge.

[@tima7763]

They want you to tarp off site because of OHSA rule of being more than 4 foot off ground. Off site they loose all legal recourse if you fall

[@XxkillertychicusxX]

I like that you are true to yourself and how your day goes. The good, the bad, and the ugly. I just like to watch it all. Hope your trip gets better tomorrow

[@robertduffin455]

Chin up mate Thanks for a professional video and safe travels 🌵🇬🇧👍

[@dkhumphrey5713]

I remember those days when problems seem to really add up. Looks like they should provide a better loading area. Putting you out on the street is a dangerous situation. I appreciate your videos because they are real life. Great entertainment for an old school trucker. Stay safe. 👍

[@alvinjenkins8005]

Hope things are better. Get some rest. Stay Safe

[@jerrycoggin9434]

Why does it always seem like the loads that are the heaviest and the most trouble pay the least?

[@dominick253]

Funny ain't it? Guys hauling $10/mi jet engines don't put up with as much bs.

[@brianort3546]

Looks like a van load to me

[@Dennis379c16]

Probably unloading at a job site with no dock.

[@JP-vw7pb]

@@Dennis379c16 There are skid pullers and pallet jacks for those situations.

[@Dennis379c16]

@@JP-vw7pb must be a true door swinger, lol

[@markroybal8958]

Good for you to stand up for what is owed to you Dan. That agent more than likely knew it needed 8’ tarps but put 4’s to make it more appealing! No problem complaining we all need to do it once in a while...stay safe and safe trucking!

[@yvindHvaal]

One of those days when everything goes according to " murphys law ". It will probably follow you until you get that crap unloaded. Luckily it's just one, not all days. I love your vids. Was a trucker for some thirty years. Now I'm retired. Stay safe and healthy!

[@danielvrana9444]

There’s a song like that is there? Amarillo bye morning lost my ass on a 4 foot tarp job in Santa fee ? Lol Hope it makes you laugh??!

[@freedomfan4272]

George Strait Amarillio by morning

[@danielvrana9444]

That’s it!!

[@bengone3349]

Always enjoy the real things about freight hauling by you, done in a professional manner. Be safe!

[@dhblan8591]

Tarping a load and keeping it secure was one of the hardest parts of driving flat and low trailer loads. We would occasionally pick up machines at piers that came in crates and were sealed in multiple layers of protection. These were shipped and stored uncovered, outside, but the customer insisted they be tarped, even on short trips on sunny days. I also don’t miss handling snow-covered and filled tarps! Stay safe sir.

[@deantait8326]

Tarps are one the main reasons I didn't follow thru with TMC. (BTW I believe them to be a great flatbed company) but at my age, size and strength it just wasn't going to work out well, for me. So I bought straight truck and went into expediting. No regrets but have always Wondered how I'd have done with TMC. Safe Travels and good health. Dorsey Trailers RULE 😁

[@johncoaker4952]

Tough start, better days ahead. Be safe.

[@pauldietrich478]

Dan, I agree with the rest of the comments. If they paid for a 4' Tarp that I would have put a 4' tarp on the load and hit the road....

[@roadtrain5910]

all good there Dan

[@ImCallingYouOUT1]

Call him out.... You are one of the if not the most respected truckers. Your excellent work ethic is well documented as is your care for the load. To much work for no reward, get your tarp charge.

[@karlirvin5904]

I am always impressed with the skill of the fork lift drivers.

[@davidtanslow3584]

In the UK your trailer would be unusual. We have a general rule that means that the front of the trailer must restrain the load to at least 100% of the weight imposed by the load. So if the load weighs 20 tones then it must be structurally sufficient to hold that weight, it needs a headboard. The side and rear restraints must be strong enough to hold at least 50% of the load force. I've done ropeing and sheeting, as we in the UK call it. I would've crossed the straps at the front and the rear and also roped the sheets, or tarps as you called them to prevent blowing and bulging during transport. Our trailers have rope hooks welded underneath the chock rail for this purpose. The main law governing all aspects of road haulage is called Murphy's Law, this states that if it can happen you MUST always assume that it WILL happen. Take care.

[@bradleysmith6442]

That is a new one on the do not haul list!

[@MrWolf2212]

It's naughty list

[@ICRedsox]

I too have stopped at that old abandoned gas station. I was in my personal vehicle heading East and the storm was so bad that I couldn’t see, so I pulled over and waited for the worst of it to pass. Maybe someone needs to buy the land and build a real truck stop there lol. Honestly that load looks like it should have been shipped in a van trailer. Well done on the tarp job. I hope you got paid what you deserved.

[@alainmichel8057]

Bonjour Dan bonne continuation bonne route --- Bon courage de France cote d'azur -- Alain

[@geraldlessard7446]

Travel safe, Dan.

[@OneHardCharger]

Truly enjoy your volgs and professionalism as a brother trucker. I am actually from Alabama and wasn’t familiar with Dorsey Trailers, but you’ve sold me on them. I plan on ordering one in the next few months. Be safe out there and keep your eyes to the skies for severe weather 👍🏼

[@doghousejim]

You're fighting the wind twice. Next time have the low stuff loaded up front to reduce the frontal area of the freight. Might not seem like much, but it makes the trailer slice through the wind better.

[@MrBigR928]

Way to hang in there Dan! Hope your tarp wasn't damaged badly. Safe travels ✌🏾

[@joshuasones7614]

I’ve loaded there. As soon as the said tarp on the street I told them to empty my trailer. If I can’t tarp your product on your property it doesn’t need to be tarped.

[@ERICK9797]

I’ve been to that place in Albuquerque, the loads are cheap. And awkward tight loading back there also. Be safe ‼️

[@eddierags720]

I love the little snippets in the beginning of each video

[@truckercarlson9081]

I was doing lumber out of MA a week or so ago they wanted me to tarp a no tarp load for free. When I told them I don't work for free and my rate con said no tarp they got butt hurt like I was the bad guy.

[@dominick253]

The best way to handle that is to have the other person see your point of view by asking them "how" in a variety of ways. "How can I tarp it if I'm not being compensated?" Once they see your view it makes things easier. Or they know what they're doing already and just trying to screw you over. Also down speak helps. Lower the tone and rate of your speech during the end of a sentence. Helps to calm the other person and make them more reasonable.

[@ronrotan7389]

trucking is hard enough. do it for free no way. thank you for doing what you do. be safe

[@mikehull4705]

Dan, love your videos and sincere honesty. Appreciate your integrity even in times of frustration, showing your professionalism to others has the ability to encourage a lot of young drivers to strive for a goal of the same. Chin up, safe travels and Thank you.

[@ScouserMandy]

Dan stay calm you can do it. dont let them get to you thanks for sharing

[@CashisKingtrucking]

Good job on not getting too worked up. I found it really doesn't do any good and the stress can't be good for the heart

[@zeeezeee123]

Dan, that is one good-looking truck...@ 11:35...... This old independent trucker (79),,,,, lol,, has seen them all. Been watching you for probably 4 or 5 years, your the professional that ran the roads back when I was out there (70s and 80s)....great job trucking and video work....

[@westside04]

I wish you the best 💰💰💰💰💰 nice to see products made in America 🇺🇸

[@michaelford5885]

More than likely assembled in America parts are made over seas.

[@ko9446]

I wave been watching your channel for what feels like forever. You very rarely complain, understand you needing to vent. I have seen some complaining about brokers damn near daily. Hopefully the rest of the trip goes smooth.

[@pw603]

Good lookin tarp job Dan, man I would have mad also, 8' tarps are no fun, thats why I dont carry them anymore, its 4' or nothin.

[@dand913]

Safe travels, Brother. Hang in there. Keep us posted.

[@jamescrowe1331]

Good job on saving the trap after the strap broke. Keep up the good work, I really enjoy your videos. And you are correct wanting more money, the 8 footers are a lot more work .

[@johnno58blondi55]

That's a magnificent piece of tarping , well done sir!

[@sludo56]

Looking better and better Dan!

[@gawddangthatsmoist2251]

Why did they put that on a flatbed? Seems like a load perfect for a dry van?

[@valczer]

Gawd, thats what I thought as soon as I saw the skids. This is a dry van load. On top, no safe tarping and lie on the size of tarps!

[@crackermcwhitey1364]

Sometimes the receiver doesn't have a dock to unload at the destination

[@michaelford5885]

Or weight too could be a factor.

[@ArtStoneUS]

@@crackermcwhitey1364 if these are motors for a wind turbine farm (as someone else believes) that are being assembled in a farm field, that would explain it. No dock

[@JMAC-rs6ey]

Dan put some wd-40 in your drivers door hinge. Sounds squeaky. Lol. Love the camera angles especially on the back of truck showing trailer BRILLIANT

[@johnsadventures6783]

I got my shirt Dan, it looks awesome.

[@gregorymcn1894]

Have a wonderful sleep,hope the next day is better for you,all the best from Australia 🇦🇺..

[@brucefick5871]

Just a thought. I think a switch in the cab to lift or drop your lift axle would be handy for getting around tight places.

[@miketucker326]

Safe travels

[@garyskowbo3564]

Thank you Mister Dan for sharing another great video with us! As I was watching the video I was thinking if you could have had them spread out those pallets of metal pieces so that there was a box pallet between maybe it would tarp better. Just expressing an idea that popped into my head. Soldier on driver and stay safe out there.

[@timjoyce9380]

They have you leave their property to tarp so if you fall off its on you!

[@dominick253]

Exactly! Hate people like that. If Dan hit a car throwing straps I'm sure they'd throw him under the bus.

[@buckhorncortez]

Nope. Look at the location for Array Technologies in Albuquerque on Google Earth satellite view and you'll see they only have room for one truck in their loading area. They want to get more shipments out and can't have the area blocked by tarping a load.

[@tywinters9462]

@@buckhorncortez why should that be a drivers problem ? Maybe the manufacturer should invest more money into widening their area..

[@brianschneir2158]

I've never run flatbed,but you deserve the money. It's not easy crawling all over the load. Especially the risk of falling. I figured they would have scaffolding to help get the job done. I haul local garbage and we have scaffolding to help us tarp on and off. Sometimes you bite the bullet and press on. At least it will get you back east. Take care

[@georgiatrucker3626]

I’ve been there before. Almost too tight to get out of there with a long nose truck like yours. My load only used 4ft tarps. I had to tarp put on the road also.

[@dukebass4564]

From my view, it looks pretty clean where you are on the side of the road to replace a broken strap. Stay safe and keep the shiny side up.

[@jackoostman1319]

Any time a broker opens their mouths=LIES Stay Safe Dan

[@Chuck59ish]

At least you didn't have to go to Colorado, they've got so much snow the Denver airport cancelled over 2000 flights.

[@dennisjones8991]

I might be wrong, but, i would have had them alternate the boxes more to prevent issues you experienced here. Also, i have been known to go to the hardware store and buy 20 foot long 2x4s and bridge the longer gaps that way, besides, i needed them at home, so score!

[@albertmartin6298]

Welcome back and it was not right but I wish I could get you a 8 ft trap

[@mh-tn3ic]

They don't want you to tarp in they're yard because they don't want the liability if you fall off the load in they're yard.

[@buckhorncortez]

NO. They don't want him to tarp in their yard because they only have room for one truck and need to get more loads out. Look at their location on Google Earth, satellite view and you'll see the loading area is only big enough for one truck.

[@ed_halley]

@@buckhorncortez Need to force a surcharge if you're not able to tarp on their premises and have to carry to a public location to do it.

[@darrylm3627]

O Your both right and Its about broker negotiation with shipper to cover all conditions & adding correct surcharges properly.

[@cpenhaligon]

Some people just don't have a clue what's involved with covering loads nice one Dan stay safe.

[@KB-gs8zi]

Sir Dan !!! ""THAT'S TRUCKING """ If it ain't the Brokers ,then its the WEATHER !!! Hope the rest of the run goes OK !!! ""KEEP IT SAFE ""!!

[@petermarshall7005]

Dan dont take it too hard in all industries today people are fooled and conned into something that turns sour. You have your standards which are obviously higher than the Agent has. Dont weaken and cave in to these actions just file them away for next time karma is a wonderfull tonic. I admire you for your attitude to your proffession. Best wishes from ,Sydney Australia

[@kimmorrison9169]

smart move with the higher boxes up front and on the rear. You don’t need to shred your tarps either

[@Military-Museum-LP]

The conestoga option looks very good right now. Can this be added to your Dorsey Trailer Dan?

[@JMAC-rs6ey]

Excellent video pictures

[@johnrogers2677]

I really like this they switched the pallets for you so you had a square front

[@michaeldavenport5034]

Still one of the cleanest truck and trailer combo on the road.

[@donniehodge2548]

Good videos SuperTruckerDan

[@clifford4200]

I can feel your frustration. Tomorrow will be a better day...Love your video, always interesting.

[@andrewelam1612]

You are very mild manner a positive role model

[@tomland5837]

Dan, Thanks for posting!!

[@philiplindley7384]

I expect that agent's pocketing the difference, Dan, may not be much money but I'll bet it adds up on every job he sets up?

[@pablomuzzobar8940]

Exactly what's happening, they do this on everything

[@frankmaddux4094]

That happens to me all the time. They call for 4’ tarps, and have to cover with 8’ tarps. I just put it in my paperwork, and I never have a problem getting paid for it. I’m sure glad I leased onto a company that has a little more consideration.

[@amossnowdaharleyman9179]

I'm in NE Texas and saw on the weather channel how bad it got up in the panhandle late yesterday. Hail,high winds and 8 tornadoes.Spring time in Texas......

[@carlthor91]

Don't worry about calling them out. Their name is all over the load. They will start to find it more difficult to get trucks, if they keep it up. Keep up the fair work guys, as a lawyer friend of mine liked to say, when the opposition had a poor case. Best wishes all.

[@mellsterr6192]

Dan, professional as ever! Did I tell you I hate agents and lying, cheating brokers!

[@anteatert600]

In Australia, we have different Tarps, canvas with shortener ropes. Strapping over a tarp is a no, no, it cuts the tarps.We carry our own tarps, packing, actually we carry all our own gear.

[@jamieparry2411]

I ran a flat top for a week. The last straw was rolling up a wet tarp. So I went to tippers.

[@johndoran3274]

I woulda just put the 4’ tarps on like the ratecon said and went on my merry way. I’m too old to put up with silliness from brokers and shippers. I have a conestoga and they tried to tell me one time that they weren’t going to pay for tarping because I didn’t have to do any work. I told them I’d strap the cover against the bulkhead if that’s what they wanted to do and they changed their tune.

[@stephenn434]

Even though your load to FLA is $1.xx more than the load out of the west, won't you be hard up to get a load out of FLA worth anything? Thanks for all the great videos Dan!

[@ferminmartinez4822]

A better way of securing the tarp when is that loose is using rope. An old timer taught me that when I have to tarp especially when it windy..