Truck Driver Skills -- How To Strap A Load

How to strap a load. Load Securement tips.
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Trint will walk you through tried and true load securement/stripping tips that will keep you safe and your freight secure.
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[@pamthevan7340]

As a driver trainer here in the UK I would like to thank you for the work you have put into this video. Superbly done, good sound, nice steady delivery pace. Good to see someone out to help the newer (and some of the older) drivers out there.

[@KHBEE]

Good instructional video my man, damn good representation of CDL life

[@marlon8823]

Love it. Am new to strapping and this really helps. Cheers

[@fernandogaspard737]

Straight to the point Definetly going to get into and happy I came across this video

[@vanderpoolfarmsl.l.c.9983]

Excellent instruction. GREAT JOB!! Thank you.

[@pdchr]

Good job - you speak clearly - and explain why at each point.

[@detertapia1347]

I challenge how you put your strap into the winch. Some CHP will state it’s not a secure load if the strap doesn’t completely go through the winch. Your method has more of a possibility of slipping out.

[@robertchambers8790]

"It's better to need it and not have it.. than not have it and need it.. " Sounds like your in the same situation my dude 😆

[@jasugills]

Thats the same thing you said twice

[@KINGDAVIDREINCARNATED]

He meant to say "It's better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it" still a great video though.

[@brianwinter4654]

1:46 "It's better to need it and not have it, than not have it and need it" lol, that's the same thing. I think we all get what you were trying to say but I just had to say something! But cool video anyway.

[@mweimorts]

I thought I heard him wrong. I had to rewind and listen to it three times to make sure what I heard.

[@sasazapadnik9335]

i noticed that too

[@Dylan-zi9ou]

My brain went cross eyed trying to compute it lol “it’s better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it” bless his heart.

[@stevemayes50]

I caught that too 😂🤦‍♂️

[@terrim.602]

I think you all got the idea clearly as it was meant to be expressed. It's always so nice to have someone pointing out every little verbal mistake. 🙄

[@abdouliekajakeh2378]

Thank you for the video nice and simple compare to other's that been scaring me.

[@JuanGonzalez-gi6jt]

Been driving for 20 years now and I've tried several time to go into flatbeds but never could. I think it's more interesting to pull flatbed as opposed to dry van

[@manjotsingh2559]

Im starting from flat beds,lets see wht hppns

[@jamesweitzel1488]

Yeah right it’s dirty, cold, hot, wet

[@tonygrate]

excellent informative video! Thanks!

[@rodderick1983]

Fairly excellent video tutorial for a lower deck yes sir. The pitch or tone when flicking the strap let's me know dang that's good.

[@jfrank4813k]

There's a KZbin video of someone that tested the tensile strength if twisted straps, it's a very small difference, a knot in the strap cut its strength in half.

[@mateo32755]

This video has helped me more with more loads than I realized 😅. When the hired help taught me to strap a load, they'd just run an end through the ratchet and start reeling her in. When there's too much strap left behind on small loads, the excess of a 30' plus strap just binds up against the rub rail. This is the only way on my opinion. When I taught this trick to a well seasoned trucker (as I'm a rookie) he asked "where the hell you learn that?" KZbin bro. Everyone oughta have access to it nowadays. Thanks for the information.

[@deadlymig123]

Not the 4” strap i was waiting for but still entertained

[@AmritSinghAuja]

You have the best video on strapping on youtube

[@Joe-pd9hj]

Lol. He did it wrong. You feed the end through the winch and pull all of the strap through to roll onto the winch. What he did is called short strapping and it's illegal.

[@jakespear7180]

Yes indeed a good video. Makes a lot of sense now that I have seen it. I do not drive these trucks, was just interested in knowing how it is done!

[@jttaylort]

Exactly how I would have strapped it. Good video!!

[@justinwilliams4918]

LOVED "MIGHT BE ABOUT A "G"!!!

[@franktrejo8880]

Thanks u have the best video out nicely done

[@Bader_K]

Great video! Small correction though.. It's better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.. this has been my philosophy in life for over 20 years now. Keep up the good work 👏🏼 👍🏼

[@Vantopbrows]

God bless you!

[@alwaysloaded4539]

Best one I’ve seen 💪🏾💪🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@kemblysotowright6219]

I love your style

[@jefffluharty2116]

You make it look simple. Thanks for the information

[@amandamary8663]

Hey handsome

[@TheShowOff2I]

@@amandamary8663 Stop simping

[@pharaoh9483]

@@TheShowOff2I it’s a bot

[@monterrionwebber]

Thank you.

[@billygibbs9866]

Good video

[@moffett.flatbed.training]

The little fellows lol. Great video!!

[@famousdex7327]

Good info

[@samyrodriguez5036]

Great job I do it differently but whatever works for you 👍🏽

[@jayrau9875]

But do you thread it all the way through on the ratchet?

[@LuisGonzalez-uu5dx]

Good. video thank you so much.

[@user-xy2cv9st4e]

very helpfull thanks

[@blairmcarthur3849]

Good video. Never throw hook ends over a load.

[@SchMasHed]

too late for that shit ;)

[@robertgray9802]

You make me want to be a flatbed driver

[@kennywong1628]

Thxs your video

[@Itsduka]

How many of us who watch this video before his 1st pick up on open deck trailers?😂😂

[@oscarr.camacho7257]

GREAT 👍

[@isakwilkinson2491]

I'm getting ready to start my trucking school and I couldn't decide whether or not I wanted to do box dry truck or flatbed and I'm a hands-on type of guy I think I'm going to do flatbed. I'm looking at working for a company called Pacific Steel here in Idaho. And that'll give me all the practical knowledge that I need. I'm just waiting on a background check it sucks waiting on background checks I freaking so sick of background checks

[@davidc.w.2908]

Legally speaking this is short strapping, which is prohibited in the USA. The strap needs to come through the full winch. Following this explanation might earn you a ticket from the DOT, if they pull you over or into a weigh station and check your straps.

[@theblock2424]

Awesome

[@reckless204]

I need help folding the strap because I have small hands and it's winter at the moment., Any tips how I can fold the straps when it comes to putting it in the ratchet?

[@billbarnes9718]

At 1:56 It's better to need it and not have it than it is to not have it and need it. Good video!

[@KINGDAVIDREINCARNATED]

He meant to say "It's better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it" still a great video though.

[@user-ut5ld7ri6g]

6:30 I always do that when tying down loads 😅 trying to guess the tones.

[@OlafurKG]

I’m sure the folded strap dissipates the load on the load bar side. Is the upper edge above the crank rounded or would it be a good idea to use an edge protector of sorts there as well

[@coreyblaser]

If the load is 19,470lbs and the straps are 5,000 each, wouldn’t you need 4 to match the 0.8g (15,567lbs) forward force and an extra (5) for the headboard penalty?

[@shadiahmad4848]

I was taught to double your WLL. 20K LB= 8 straps

[@shakewell1264]

Having a twist on your strap does not matter there was a video on this it actually held more pressure and reduced the vibration it only weakens with a knot in it

[@dominicnelson7448]

Good to see some one that knows haha

[@mifa891]

Super

[@4EverrBroke]

I was stressed out watching this until he plucked the strap and said "this ain't going anywhere"

[@thewatcher611]

It ain't done till you say that!

[@2012whatthehell]

Was just thinking that too 🤣

[@akbarshoed]

How much force can a typical guy apply to a typical 4 inch strap?

[@JustMe-uf6dc]

Should’ve pointed/zoomed in on specific locations as you were discussing them. If this video is being viewed by a new driver somethings would not have been so easy to understand. Otherwise good video.

[@deeznutzz101]

Shut up stupid

[@damasandrei1262]

Is this method DOT legal? Everybody that has a strapping video seems to have their own way of doing it and they are against other methods.Can you please confirm this method will not result in a DOT violation nationwide?

[@thecensoredchef3272]

Asking for a friend. Wouldn't 4 straps be needed because of the weight of the counter weight? 5k per strap x 3 would be 15k load is 19470lbs. Thanks!!!

[@jonathon437]

That's fast strapping which you can get a ticket for lol.

[@zionisimkills1098]

Been at it 40 plus years, Low Boy Work as well as industrial steel, Pig Iron, Rebar , Pipe, I-Beams, H-Beams , Coils, always used chains, multiples over as well as at least TWO Gut Wrap Chains, Not sure when it became fashionable to use straps on Rough finish steel. Sign of the times, along with Automatic transmissions, Not for me. Three and half years to 70, and Done. made it this far without an at fault accident, or incident , Knock on Wood.

[@E3fieldservices7144]

I haul alot of new oilfield pipe and they won't let us use chains on it same with the heater separators they don't want any scratches on it

[@ArianOriginal21]

i just waited for „aint goin nowhere“😂

[@johnathanalford5866]

I chain them weight two chains and roll

[@taekwondokid66]

you guys need to watch.. how strong is a twisted strap.. one twist in a strap does not weaken the strap.. i highly recommend you watch the video.. i do not twist mine , how ever i may now.. watch the video..

[@nilton1044]

I don’t care what the client wants,those counter weight should never be strapped down with nylon straps...I’ve had that same with four of those nylon straps and they sheared off like butter when somebody cut me off and I had to brake hard.Guys don’t piss around with straps chains all the way.

[@moises10783]

Client is not behind the wheel. Good point.

[@ryanohara462]

Only chains for those things, I believe it's crane counterweight

[@TacoDrill78]

Is there ever a load where it’s softer on top where the straps make contact and it prevents you from really tightening it down because if you do it may damage the load?

[@BigLeagueDrew]

Yes, things like drywall or plastic pipe, for example.

[@youtubepremium1694]

I hauled giant bags of flour and other types of bulk materials. Usually the shipper doesn't care if the stap damages the pallets as long as they don't fall out. I tarp the load and do an X cross in the back to avoid any loads from sliding out thru the back

[@Sergey322]

Hello, is it OK to feature your clip in a my chanel for educational purposes (so-called temporary copyright.)? You can stop me from using your content at any time and it will be deleted immediately. It will be credited in the description & comments section with your name. Thanks, MM

[@sasazapadnik9335]

Is that you, Strong Solo Sergey?

[@sweetness2689]

What's the technique to not mess up your shoulder when tightening? I already messed up my shoulder trying to strap down a load

[@Joe-pd9hj]

Lean over the bar. Use body weight instead of arm strength.

[@AlonzoWest]

lol, i fucked up my fore arm, but i run conastogas and think i did that with the crank handle when opening the trailer ;\

[@truckerforever]

Double layers in whincher it's definitely a dot violation.🤔

[@bartman8876]

Good video but strap in winch don't that crease the strap end

[@dan_youtube]

Only 3 straps for a 20k load?

[@dixinormus6101]

Would you recommend a half twist to help prevent the wind from flapping the strap and over a long haul loosening the strap

[@robertheinkel6225]

I always pit a twisting my straps, to prevent that buzzing.

[@SchMasHed]

only on tall loads

[@jamesgivens9997]

I always put a twist on both sides of the load if it is tall to prevent the straps from vibrating and sounding like a chorus line going down the road, putting a twist in the strap doesn't weaken the straps, there is a video on KZbin demonstrating this and it only weakened the strap by like a 100lbs, so him saying it weakens it with a twist is him talking out his butt

[@JohnC-yx5tq]

On tall loads, where there is a lot of free strap to catch air, a half twist will prevent flapping, which can loosen the strap or rub or flap against an abrasive surface, causing wear.

[@SVTJD]

I used to work a drywall humping place and they never taught us to not throw the hook end. If anything that was literally the ONLY way we did it. In 4 years I only hit one guy in the head 😂 he was already dumb 😝

[@arireid1245]

LOL!

[@10177]

did you also tarp the loads or just strap them ,was that job hard ?

[@stevesemar7106]

Haha

[@sontpsk]

Why didn't you show us how to secure the hook end?

[@richardr2362]

I know he probably wants to keep it as a secret or bad video 📹 producer 😆

[@skyeram]

That's a fontaine trailer, the way the hooks sets is different than most other brand trailers

[@cymaz100]

Surely the load should be tight up against the goose neck if you can. Stops flying forward if you need to stop quick

[@BC4150]

Depends on axle wt restrictions

[@truckinwithkev5713]

6:44 I think you forgot about the saying “ I rather have too much than not enough” 1:53 … 3 straps equals to 16,200 lbs when the load is 19,470 lbs 🤣🤣 good video tho

[@sandasturner9529]

@ 01:55 The uploader said it wrong but we all know what original uploader means.

[@15ryancloak]

1:59 "It's better to need it and not have it than to not have it and need it." 🥴

[@lammy9733]

😆

[@keithcarter8813]

🤣 yeah, I had to rewind and listen to that again. I knew he said it wrong.

[@seanm3226]

WTF did he just say?

[@lammy9733]

@@seanm3226 if you have it and not need it you can not need and have it when having it and needing it and then not needing to have it to need it.

[@stevesemar7106]

Some people say that's short strapping and illegal. That's the way I do it too. Just dont do it in new Mexico. They will fine ya

[@BigLeagueDrew]

My company says the winch has to have 1 1/2 wraps in it minimum.

[@danluepke3066]

Wisconsin will also fine you for folding the strap in the winch. Run it all the way through. With that kind of weight you are better off anyway

[@stevesemar7106]

Yeah I started doing that. Carry a flat head screwdriver during load secure ment

[@ClayDeezyBeats]

I used to "short strap" for a while, because that was the "quick way" that I was taught. After a year I realized that I was rusty on the correct method. After a few straps of doing it right, (pulling fully through), I found it was just a quick as the short cut with practice. Plus it gets tighter, quicker. Only cost you about 5 seconds more to pull it out when un-securing. DOT will get you if they want to.

[@sherazkahlon2542]

"Two more straps and we're done" how do you come with that? You have a load that ways 19,470 lbs and a each strap rated for 5400 lbs. Since you are making an educational video im sure you want to explain what the requirements of downward force are on a 19,470 lbs load.

[@brownh2orat211]

Because that is whats called an indirect securement, 19470 ÷ 5400 lbs = 3.60555 round up to 4, ÷ 2 = 2 the item is over 10 feet in length so a minimum of 3 required. FMCSA 392.9

[@ProductionsJoe]

The total WLL needs to be equal at least half the weight of your load. So 3 straps of 5400WLL is 16 200lbs. 50% of 19470 is 9735lbs. He could've gotten away with only 2 straps if the load is small enough.

[@BigLeagueDrew]

If the load can roll you need 100% working load limit, if the load cannot roll you only 50% wll. The company I drive for has a wll for their trailers at 5,000lbs (at the weakest point). So if an indirect securement is used it counts as 5,000lbs wll (even though the straps and chains are rated higher, you must use the weakest point), a direct securement is half that of an indirect and would be worth 2,500lbs wll. DOT requires a minimum of 2 securements within the first 10 feet of the load, and 1 for every 10 feet thereafter. This load, technically, only needs 10,000lbs aggregate wll to be compliant… depending on length maybe 3 straps for a total of 15,000lbs wll. Front and rear cross chains may be a good options here as well. If front and rear cross chains are used, and one chain across the center, you’d be secured for 25,000lbs and secured from movement in all 5 required directions.

[@Alf_4]

1:55 they're the exact same thing!

[@tombstoneshadow7455]

I heard that too...thought my ears were playing tricks on me

[@chrisbachman7838]

But you know what he means lol

[@bert29]

Hahaha I didn't catch that at all. Hilarious!

[@seanm3226]

@@chrisbachman7838 Yes, but does HE know what he means?

[@chrisbachman7838]

@@seanm3226 hmmmm🤔

[@gschady]

dropping a load and strapping one take the same amount of time .. next video "what really goes on at Truck Stop shower rooms"

[@timhimmelspach4444]

The way he put the strap in the winches is not legal. The strap should always go completely through the winches. By doing it all the way through locks the strap in 2 positions instead of one. This guy is a pro. Just hasn't been taught the right way

[@treypelham5515]

The strap needs to go all the way through the winch slot and double back on itself. Folding it and pushing it in halfway is not a good habit.

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[@derosier1993]

I was wondering the same thing I was doing all my loads like that until I had to switch trailers and driver told me it was illegal called speed strapping is it really?

[@BC4150]

I'm not going to waist 45 seconds going around to the other side, before you throw the hook look under the trailer for any feet/legs approaching, if all clear let it rip!

[@nathanstrange168]

Am I just crazy or did he just go on a big rant about wanting to have more protection than he needs, and then proceed to use 3 5500lbs straps for a 20k load?…. 🤔

[@chadcoughlin9567]

If I want chains, I'll put chains. This is the reason that they made chain protectors duh

[@billcook5068]

Horseshit!...a half twist makes the strap tighter and load more secure, it does NOT weaken the strap..... heavy haul truck driver 32 years

[@dixinormus6101]

Why have the ratchet on driver side iv always thought if the trucker needed to tighten a strap they would rather do it on the passenger side father away from traffic? Especially spotting on a freeway or highway

[@treypelham5515]

Yes, I agree with you but the way I set my straps up is I alternate the direction I’m winching the best I can. In a perfect world, there should be 12 winches on each side of the trailer.

[@robertheinkel6225]

I always put the ratchet on the drivers side, since I can monitor it easier.

[@dixinormus6101]

@@robertheinkel6225 yes I see how that can make sense but you do have mirrors on both sides of your rig. Personal I’d rather keep them on passenger side because I’d rather tighten them as far away from traffic as possible. Sometimes you can’t take an exit and have to stop on the side of the road

[@seldomsceen]

Ive never once seen anyone throw the hook LOL

[@seldomsceen]

@@TimeServed. it's fun it's funny after I made this comment I actually met a guy who keeps his straps rolled up into the winches and then he just throws the hook over and when he's done he rolls them up back into the witches and they stay there 😄

[@Y_MX_C]

Rather not get hit at all

[@Havoc4Hire]

Stay strapped or get clapped

[@nickadams4359]

Wow 3 straps ? Out of service 19 000 + pounds need 4 minimum. Motto should be do as i say not as i do

[@BigLeagueDrew]

Wrong. Only a 50% aggregate working load limit is required. Remembering dot requires 2 securement within the first 10 feet and 1 every 10 feet thereafter. So if this load has 3 securement with a wll of 5k lbs each, it is legal. You only need 100% wll for loads that can roll ie. Suicide coils.

[@grairoganisian4802]

Everything was good in this video, except that your straps are 5400 to 5600 lb each, and you put only three of them on 20,000 lb load. I thought you will go with at least 4 or even with 5 straps.

[@skyeram]

DOT requirements for the number of straps and other securment devices are that you are (*only required to secure half the weight). Example; a 19500 lbs load ÷ 2 =9750 lbs that needs to be secured. Each strap is worth 5400, 5400 X 3 = 16200 lbs. Easiest way to remember is to just think of each strap is worth 10 thousand pounds, or 8 thousand each if you want to have some extra protection. FMCSA 393.106d

[@grairoganisian4802]

@@skyeram Got it. Thanks!

[@whowhat3679]

No it's better to have it and not need . Not need it and not have it

[@DJSTOEK]

😷🕺💀💀

[@Loadedgoods]

@1:56 mistakes were made. Says i'd rather have too much than enough than not enough then says it's better to need it and not have it than Have it and not need it WTF? Am i the only one that caught that?

[@JS-nf3lx]

Ratchets need to be on the opposite to the drivers side.

[@williamledwardsjr]

Yeap, I was going to mention that and I'm glad you did. Ratchets ALWAYS go on the curb side, never on the road side. As he compared getting hit with the hook or the strap let's compare the sides; would you rather slip in a ditch or get run over by some idiot texting and driving? MUCH safer to have the ratchet on the curb side.

[@stevesemar7106]

Dont be throwing it at anyone.

[@raymondgarcia9729]

It's better to need it and not have it, than not have it and need it... that's the same shit.... 🤔

[@JDAW9999]

How will a twist weaken your strap. 🤣😂🤣. In 25 years flatbeding that the first time hearing that. Putting a twist in it will make strap tighter

[@chartreuse1641]

That aint going nowwhere As a man I had to say it

[@djkirby7711]

Could have been a good video -- camera guy did poor job capturing pictures of some of the stuff you were doing.

[@ponylifestyle5995]

It’s won’t go no where

[@boyrally2144]

less talking bro more actual