Trucking | How to Secure CAT mini Tractors | LoShawn Parks

[@fyaboijay]

Thanks Lo. Years later and these videos still helping the newbie flatbedders. Been driving 5 years now but got into flat 9 months ago. Omw to get my first Cat load now. Thanks again for all the knowledge 💪🏿

[@mikemiller9119]

About time people show how to properly tie down. But don’t forget, if the unit weights 10k or more, you must tie down at four points. Two in the front and two in the back.

[@mikeiversen8295]

Up in Vancouver b.c. They want four chains on anything with tracks and a fifth chain over the bucket/forks/boom.

[@sgtrock2821]

what it you got 3 Khomatsu dozers weighing 16K ea? You'd need 15 chains. You carry 15? I took that load to Port of Seattle from FIlmore CA. I had to buy two chains. Put 4 on each dozer.

[@lawrencemacdonald9454]

Your exactly right mike.

[@rustrtal]

@@sgtrock2821 You would need 15 binders. You can use one chain and usually catch 2 points (in the lower 48). This was changed a few years ago, you just need slack between the 2 tension points. If he would have hooked his binder to the rail and chain to a tie down point on the machine, then use the slack to do the same thing on the other side... The CAT 259D does not weigh more than 10,000 pounds so in this case, 2 tie downs are sufficient and the boom does not need to be secured.

[@stickersb1236]

Hey, just wanted to say thanks for making these no BS flatbedding videos. They are really informative. I hope when I start I get a trainer as laid back and helpful as you.

[@amarjeetpooni8021]

Sir, I appreciate for your time and teaching and giving us advice!

[@6492002]

You always put out great information. I appreciate that man!

[@TruckingwithLoshawnParks]

appreciate it

[@ShannonG9mm]

I'm a O/O I live in Charlotte NC. Great securement video on those Bobcats. Shannon

[@DavidKornrumpfII]

never hauled those yet , done lots of other things for flat bed but no Kubota tractors yet, closest thing to that ive done are boats with horse shoe tie downs for the tires , if you ever see a white pro star with boyd livery, truck number 8559 is me, been playing in the carolinas all week so far , heading to south Carolina with a load of lumber

[@jonathangarcia4089]

Those are some nice tractors

[@aaronshaw6355]

instead of moving your binder to adjust tighteness, move the hook on chain by stakepocket. easier to move plus its equal to only half a link . So you can make finer adjustments.

[@goranradevski4409]

Bravo easy and simple explanation for us beginner's Thank you

[@akabigo135]

Great Video! As soon as I get my license, I'm going Flatbed.

[@TruckingwithLoshawnParks]

great choice

[@theebighoss5115]

man thats whats up ive been thinking about flat bed this was helpful i appreciate it bro.

[@Trichogg]

good video Lo, Im Learning somthing everyday about this FlatBed Gang...👍. appreciate you taking the time to show what you have learned bro..

[@TruckingwithLoshawnParks]

it's all my pleasure

[@SOCALTRUCKER]

Good Video... Cali makes us put mote points on our chain loads.. But im glad u made it to show these guys bout flatbed GanG.... lol

[@charlesrayest9653]

Very informative ty

[@bradhamilton3098]

Thanks for the information Awesome!!

[@armedrebellion47]

Great vid Loshawn!

[@TruckingwithLoshawnParks]

appreciate it

[@coreydansby4539]

Really appreciate your time bro.and you funny

[@Parvati_1]

You honestly gave us all a plethora of info. Thank you !

[@nonsequitor807]

You said, "plethora"😆👍🏽

[@chrisclements4676]

This is incorrect! People, know the regulations that govern your area of trucking BEFORE trying to educate others. This is ESPECIALLY true for open deck and oversized transport. The methods and procedures for flatbed securement are outlined in 49 CFR Part 393, Subpart I; Protection Against Shifting and Falling Cargo (U.S. Rules). Canada uses National Safety Code Standard 10. Stop relying on “trainers” as the sole informational source! EDUCATE YOURSELF!! This video is a prime example of how one trainer can create a snowball effect of bad information and practices. What did LoShawn do wrong? Trusted his trainer(s) and didn’t verify the information he received. He compounded that by posting this video. So, what’s the correct method of securing a SKIDSTEER or any wheeled or tracked piece of machinery; REGARDLESS OF WEIGHT?? AT LEAST, four tie downs (typically, those will be direct tie downs). What LoShawn has done is counted as a SINGLE, tie down. Now, he could use the single chain method with two binders (one on each end) per chain; slacked in the middle, but, he only used one binder per chain and no slack. Lastly, his chain routing “appears” to be exposed outside of the trailer rub rail. That’s a bad practice, as it exposes the tie down system to damage and potentially loosening. Anyway, that’s it. Guys, it’s important to know what you’re doing. Take pride in your knowledge just as you would in the cleanliness of your truck. If you’re an aspiring flatbed trucker….if you’re not the type to continuously educate yourself by seeking the latest regulatory guidance; DON’T DO FLATBED!! Laziness in flatbed is a recipe for killing yourself and/or others. As for LoShawn….don’t get in your feelings over this; you just didn’t know at the time you posted this, some years ago.✌🏾👍🏾

[@jemeljackson8737]

Great video LoShawn.

[@TruckingwithLoshawnParks]

appreciate it

[@lukeroybal9897]

Very good video, thanks Loshawn

[@TruckingwithLoshawnParks]

appreciate it

[@FiberLaserSales]

Yesssuh, thanks

[@b.altorany791]

Daaam good bro!!! Awesome job. I have a question, what do u skip two pockets for when u hook it to the bed?? What happenes if u dont?

[@aaronshaw6355]

nothing lol

[@bobbybernaldes3137]

Also you're really not supposed to use the guard rail Pole whole And put any kind of pressure on it because it's not dealt regulated for the strength of Actual securement rail you'll learn you're doing a good job though I'll give you that

[@aliaziz695]

Thank you for great 👍 information

[@newyorkcitymilkman6358]

good looking be safe keep up the good work

[@TruckingwithLoshawnParks]

appreciate it

[@V0IW]

These babies are "Skid steer"

[@GroveLand_AD]

beautiful man keep it coming bro good game.

[@mikehoncho658]

I work for this cat plant, and its Sanford NC not Stanford, this is the only cat plant that makes these models, this is in deep river industrial park so you know I’m not lying

[@jamesblack6227]

I noticed that on the one chain you put the hook to the pocket on the rail. Why didn't you just hook the hook back to the chain itself like you did on the back end or front end? I thought you always have to have the hook go back to the chain please just tell me

[@jack7174717431]

Might want to slow down the videos with the flatbed TB going to get jealous and mad at you. lol Great info.

[@TruckingwithLoshawnParks]

Lmao. I know right

[@jeff7764]

I like this guy

[@elmichoacanomx7641]

i just get this load. Good job

[@mrwild1800]

Great video

[@gabep6160]

Damn iight doing minis n this I've been seeing u since the trailer days lol where Is ya boy with the dreadlocks lol

[@jorgeportillo5590]

Very good video

[@johvonsearcy1882]

Loshawn, I looked for Richard Dyer's facebook page (Darkside flatbedders), but I can't find it???

[@t9190kp]

Me neither......

[@matt_waddy]

Same here...

[@danielsweeney226]

You need to do more of these videos!

[@TruckingwithLoshawnParks]

daniel sweeney more coming soon

[@Jjason601]

how many chains and binders do you keep on your truck, and or the length of your chains?

[@mikecowan5786]

DOT requires 4 seperate chains for ANY tracked equipment. And anything over 10k also needs 4. I deliver equipment for a living and my parents have before me.

[@TruckingwithLoshawnParks]

Mike Cowan good luck with putting 4 damn chains per track skid steer. Ain't nobody putting 16 chain on a skid steer. Sorry. I don't give a damn if your parents was tought by Jesus himself, nobody in the word puts 4 chains on a skid steer that weighs all of 4k.

[@mikecowan5786]

Trucking With LoShawn Parks I'm just saying if DOT stops you and wants to really ruin your day they will.

[@Ramdodge582]

he's right. 4 chains needed, also you can put your binders into the pockets plus those weight 9k each, not 4k

[@fairshake1518]

Thank b

[@joevega5477]

Hey homie does your trailer have red and white reflective tape

[@JuggernautTrucking]

good job brother!!

[@robertfrench7596]

How about a headache rack organization vid?

[@TruckingwithLoshawnParks]

yep that's next week's video

[@jerryc.9163]

Thanks champ.

[@tfinesse7062]

Good shit!!

[@TruckingwithLoshawnParks]

you already know homie

[@25blacksnow]

😅 at John Deere about to get 4 of those

[@662Dee]

I start CDL training Monday and I’m thinking about going flatbed.. Do you have to drive the loads on and off the trailer too?

[@mikecowan5786]

662Dee no cat or bobcat who ever makes the machine load them and the dealer off loads them.

[@miguelcarrillomunoz8605]

thanks very much

[@hardeepsingh9580]

good job bro

[@bendenny4860]

Loshaw in the oilfield they are known as skidsteer

[@compwhiz2000]

Securement handbook will tell you this is chained wrong. Lol

[@TruckingwithLoshawnParks]

compwhiz2000 explain how please

[@compwhiz2000]

Trucking With LoShawn Parks securement handbook clearly states all 4 corner must be done individually. Not that I’m saying I don’t do it the way you showed though mind you ;) lmao as do most all of us.

[@Searching4Knowledge]

Nice

[@justgonnatruckit1127]

any reason why you didn't do a triangle with the chain on both sides with some cats?

[@TruckingwithLoshawnParks]

no. no reason. that's another way of doing it, it's just not the way that I was taught. That's all

[@justgonnatruckit1127]

+OnPoint Trucking Concepts With LoShawn Parks that's what I had thought. thanks for the reply

[@austinnorman784]

so did this guy throw the 4 points of contact regulation out the window or somethin?

[@stevenlindhorst7579]

Under 10k pounds so you Makin stuff up

[@JuggernautTrucking]

where you at? Ritchie brothers??

[@mikecowan5786]

Mykie Hollywood Ritchie doesn't sell new machines they sell used.

[@raymondharlall]

how did u load them onto flatbed

[@mikecowan5786]

Raymond Harlall loading dock lol

[@44MHughes]

What you don’t seem to understand is Roll Tide! #17

[@melvinmcmichael1840]

damn loshawn kt should have been training with u

[@TruckingwithLoshawnParks]

lmao hell yea

[@oversizedshipping]

TWO CHAINZ!

[@lancehollum857]

It may be the name of your favorite Rap Master. It may be the name of your future favorite two chains candy wrapper. However I think you may wrong if you use two chains for your dot or machine tie down testing answer

[@jack7174717431]

let me try this again. Might want to slow down on the flatbed educational videos, Trucker Brown going to get pissed because he has not been on the new job yet. lol

[@ajmcintire1446]

Good video but thats the cheating method most DOT dont like this they mostly want one chain per tie down point not being negative or anything

[@stevenlindhorst7579]

The equipment is under 10k pounds so that rule does not apply

[@bighank6493]

Well technically you only have to 50% of the load weight

[@boricualeague3205]

loshawn could I ask you something

[@TruckingwithLoshawnParks]

yes

[@boricualeague3205]

+OnPoint Trucking Concepts With LoShawn Parks can you get periscope app and do live broadcast

[@SpecializeHeavyHauling]

Sorry bro that’s not the right way to tie down those cats. If DOT see how you use only 2 chains to tie down one machine you can get fine for that. It’s 4 chains and 4 binders on each machine

[@markbush3937]

Hooks go under the chain

[@amaurimorris6967]

Are you a tnt trainer Mr. Loshawn?

[@BrazucaNY]

Pushing against the paint... You should be away from the paint as you sad. 11:23

[@raulhogland7309]

Totally wrong!! Bad video! Check FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER and DOT regs. Need 4 binders for 10,000 pounds or more. Your chain loses tension and you have lost two sides. Bad move.

[@TruckingwithLoshawnParks]

RAUL HOGLAND man u know how old this damn video is man? And that federal motor carrier book u reading dont know shit. Go read a TRUE load securement book from a person that does load securement.

[@meds4all]

10,000 wheels or tracks require four tie downs. IE four binders. So the original comment made is correct, now they may not be heavy enough to fall under that provision in the green book or double talk and fines. Also a aluminium rub you can not hook the hook to the pocket as you did. You can with steel pockets. Now plenty of drivers do it and get away with it, I never have and never will.

[@davecalvo1939]

LoShawn, you my man don't know shit Raul is 100% correct, ask any DOT official, you NEED 4 separate points of attachment for a load over 10,000lbs

[@dougkennedy1]

Not only that, when he was done snapping his binders the chain angle had changed and the chains were up against the paint. Stupid video.

[@chrislangdell117]

The 299d is over 10,000 pounds for sure. It needs a minimum of 4 tie downs. Also saw a 259d on there. Not sure on weivht believe its around 9500 pounds. And as much as those machines cost? Most over 100 grand. I would put as many chains on them as I could for sure. Glad you werent towing a D9. 😆

[@billygomez4073]

You did alot of unnecessary crap that isn't needed like 3 spaces crap..and then you stick your arm to grab the chain and what happens if that arm leaks down at that time..and then none of those arms are down all the way either.. whoever taught you how ..taught you wrong..and you didn't do the front like you explained bc it's under the arm instead of between the arm and the track..that's wrong for sure...ROLL TIDE

[@lonniemccovery4750]

👍

[@lancehollum857]

Rap Artist 4 chains. Ahhhhhhh ha ha ha

[@robertallred2368]

Those are skip loaders .

[@bobbybernaldes3137]

Works smart not hard and what I mean by that is you double worked if you would have took your chain Wow you was down on the ground and And took the majority of it except maybe 5" and just Threw it to the other side then you could elude your hook and your firstpulled what slack you need out then by the time you walked over your chain was already on the other side to loop the other hole without 2 go down in the middle like that just saying

[@shaunb2753]

what's up bro. I come to prime the 23rd of may flatbed division. I'm in dallas. what's your email in case I have any questions bro.

[@flatbeddriver500]

those are skid steers

[@TruckingwithLoshawnParks]

Absolutely correct

[@karlsantos8126]

its called skit steers

[@renzo7503]

"skid" steers.

[@mikecowan5786]

karl santos actually tracked ones are called compact track loaders or ctl's.

[@Jayburg-v7z]

Wrong all wrong

[@HectorMartinez-bv6il]

at 351 truuu lol

[@Trkdriver74]

Call BS