Taking Off tarps in the Winter Cold! The Life of a Rookie FLATBED Truck Driver | Melton Truck Lines

[@arthurcolwell1962]

Use 12 ft paint pole to push your tarps over the top to facilitate the removal of your tarps in all weather.

[@BTyler808]

Thanks for the tip! When I start flat bedding, I'll remember this.

[@I-amMark]

Great video Driver. This is flatbed - it is not for everybody. Stay slim and fit brother. Stay safe too.

[@Linknelson]

Dam man, that was impressive, nice work

[@fercecfe]

I remember those day dealing with those heavy ass frozen tarps. The ones I hated the most was the Kone uneven loads in Ohio, loading inside the building and getting kicked out to tarp outside in the snow. I was thinking in going back to Melton but after watching your video I had bad flashbacks. Good luck to you out there brother and be safe.

[@CA.papaBear]

if youre still driving for MTL (or hell, any kenny or semi with a paccar transmission) if it gives an error about servicing it and doesnt shift, put the transmission in neutral, roll to a stop, park the truck and try putting it in drive again. Of it doesnt work, then shut the truck off completely, let it sit for a minute and turn the truck on, and the error will go away (for the time being). Im not a licensed mechanic but i do know that the TCU (Transmission Control Unit) likes to trip easily under certain conditions, but i do suggest getting it checked if it happens three times in a row.

[@leanneschultz8963]

Make sure to carry some rubbing alcohol to keep that windshield washer solvent from freezing in the reservoir! It says it’s good to -20, but it froze in my reservoir once. Stay safe and warm!😎

[@sgreen2662]

Be prepared, bring some fkn cold weather gear. Extra bunjies, don’t fight long. Get on the trailer and get the tarp off. Hurry up every chance you get. Brrrrrrr. Thanks Big Dawg

[@Xslices]

I just started. I'm not looking forward to this.

[@sssnipermonkey5566]

Can you believe brokers don’t wanna pay for tarping? Flatbed truckers should unite and start charging a high premium for tarping.

[@musclemania30]

That was brutal!!!!

[@rout9291]

Hello bigDaddy! I worked in Burlington Iowa at -20 and I know its hard work and cold. Go to the store and buy the under armor #2 thermos there great for that kind of weather and you'll love them! Beside to keep that skin covered because you can get frost bite with long term wind exposure. Good Luck and be safe maybe you'll see me at melt too? P.S. almost forgot they also make good glove liners as well to keep hands warm, and buy chemical heat packs for your pocket to stay warm......

[@Wolfrider750Trucking]

You bet I was well prepared man. Got everything I need.

[@bgfleabag2]

Take the bungees put him inside the cab warm up they go right back to the regular size you can keep using them over again

[@Wolfrider750Trucking]

Yeah. They came back to normal as I moved to warmer weather. But they looked like Elastic girl frozen! 🤣🤣

[@806Driver]

Wore me out just watching, that cold ain’t no joke in ND and MT. My son and I went up there about this time last year, got my drivers side window busted out and it was like 6 degrees, drove all the way back to Texas like that! Actually have it on video if you go back about a year 😂 when I was in the oilfield they always tried to get me to go to ND. I told them I’d stick to TX and OK 👌🏼 Besafe brother 👍🏼

[@806Driver]

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[@Wolfrider750Trucking]

That's crazy 🤪...damn

[@lonnieparks1638]

Dragging those tarps backwards for any distance will tell you real quick that your quads ARE NOT in the shape you thought they were. Hell of a leg workout there!!

[@murphh5068]

That's why I get on top and fold up the left side on to the top of the load... lol I'm actually on a load using my moving blankets, I actually hate multi stops, but comes with the job... have fun!!!

[@grobison9696]

I generally fold from top as well..seems to work well...depends on load of course

[@duwaynehoun8153]

Didnt have a choice my man!! Lol it was where grandparents put down roots and have NO CLUE why my parents stayed but I left lol!! That cold is the WORST!!

[@frantzverdieu6203]

Jack Ma say nothing is easy when you want something you fight for success I like this job

[@erazco6568]

Any load that has gaps or sharp edges you gotta get on top of it and pull the tarp up from one side

[@funkymonk542]

Damn that’s cold 🥶 I remember being in WaterTown , NY in the dead winter 7 degrees , I asked the same thing how do these people do it ?lol I’m from Southern California lol .Every move is critical lol

[@juliancleary2831]

At beginning dogs face says it all .. SHUT THAT DOOR .. even thinks about moving into the sleeper ! ! ... Bet you were warm after all that ... regards from England.

[@Wolfrider750Trucking]

Yeap she was cold! Lol

[@FooTech1976]

Cool video man. Lots of tarping videos out there but not as many untarping, especially in that kind of cold. Great job man, be safe!

[@Wolfrider750Trucking]

Thx

[@daniellemelton1707]

Have you ever considered the rechargeable heated work gloves? I’ve been researching them as a possible gift for my flatbed friend. It seems a lot of the youtube reviews are just for likes and idk if the gloves would allow enough dexterity for him to ACTUALLY do this manual labor.

[@50plustrucker]

I went to the exact same customer about the same time last year but the guys there actually help me roll my tarps and everything

[@Wolfrider750Trucking]

You got lucky then...lol..

[@JamesBrown-ye1el]

Keep on throwing straps baby!

[@MrByTheMile]

Good job bro

[@mackbowman7469]

Hey Brother. Great videos. I'll be starting orientation in March.

[@Wolfrider750Trucking]

That's good man. Hit me yo if anything.

[@mackbowman7469]

@@Wolfrider750Trucking i do got some questions. [e-mail] if and when you get some time

[@Wolfrider750Trucking]

@@mackbowman7469 feel free to email me with them.

[@mackbowman7469]

@@Wolfrider750Trucking Trying to find your email lol new to all of this

[@Wolfrider750Trucking]

[e-mail]

[@robertsmithjr.5839]

Great video! Love your attitude! How is Melton to work for?

[@Wolfrider750Trucking]

Learned a lot and good people

[@dannystranahan1004]

When it's that cold outside or colder I notice you have a dog in your truck how do you get her outside to use the bathroom if it's too cold And not safe for her to be out there?

[@yantra508]

Lol I will be doing that soon 🥶

[@rl5879]

Pull the tarp from up top

[@PeteMirnyi]

💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@elimarc3891]

Good f job!

[@Lone_Wolf79]

Get a woman that will lend a hand

[@Wolfrider750Trucking]

Have one. Thx

[@Lone_Wolf79]

@@Wolfrider750Trucking Sure.