HOW TO use chains and binders on flatbed load of steel beams

Peterbilt 389 292” wheel base 53’ Mac flatbed all aluminum 4axles with my set up i can put about 64,000 pounds on the deck of the trailer.
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[@bradleyhightower4668]

I'm new to flatbed , I appreciate this video in a big way

[@thomaskirk9341]

Long time Heavy Haul/Oversize guy, those are some pretty good tips for any new Flatbed or Lowboy guys. Myself, I pull a lot of multi-axle lowboys, step decks and multi-axle flats with lift axles, and I run a 4 axle daycab Star 49Xwith a big Palfinger knuckleboom crane and a Protech headache rack with LED strobes and work lights and a 6ft tall chain and binder locker. A couple other thoughts that may help some guys, NEVER use a pipe to put over the winch bar to get the snap binders tighter, unless you want to dive under the trailer when the releasing binder launches the pipe 20 ft in the air, and because I haul anything Public Utility related (heavy cable reels, plug and play generator sets or switching stations and heavy equipment), I do a lot of loading or unloading on the roadside, I put all the binders and winch straps on the passenger side. I use a combo of snap and ratchet binders, but in the winter, stick with the snap binders, the ratchets will freeze from road spray. If you haul any big cable reels, get yourself about a 10ft long maybe 3/4 inch diameter rod threaded on one end with a bolt to provide grip, drill a hole at the end of the opposite end and make a loop through it with a length of heavy duty nylon strap, then you can pull the chains through the reel eyes without getting on the trailer. If you have something that may slide on the deck, use rubber fricton mats, and never put the chains or straps outside the rub rails, and never let a binder handle go outside or below the deck. If you're ever in doubt how to secure anything, look it up in the DOT manual, any cargo you can imagine is in there with instruction. I use high grade chains in 3/8, 1/2 and 5/8 sizes, and along with checking the hooks, also check the chains for bent links, if you find any, replace the chain, same goes for straps, the label has a "replace by" date, and if a strap has any lateral tears, replace it. I've done this a long time, and I've never had a DOT violation for anything.

[@MindUpG]

Starting out with step deck how many chains and binders do I need ..? Coming from end dump

[@theTBwearsducktape]

16 of each should cover you for almost anything ​@@MindUpG

[@jeffreycairns767]

​@@MindUpG10 of each should be good

[@vicpetrishak7705]

Always had the habit of slapping the chain binder with the binder bar after the tightening . Never wanted the binder’s handle to interfere with the chain hook . Good Looking Peterbilt !

[@jamesnelson5700]

Thank you for showing folks that you hook the chain to itself instead of to the rail or stake pockets!!

[@Noir_mvp]

Both ways are legal and accomplish the same exact thing.

[@ToddStokke]

I know it's been said many times already, but what an awesome set up. Im an airline pilot full time , and bob tailed for used truck dealers part time. I would love to get out there part time and flat bed.

[@404Trucking]

Gawd damn, that phone ate shit 😂😂. I currently do food service just for the cdl experience but flatbed is definitely the end goal. Your videos have taught me so much. Lets keep on truckin

[@tnine3]

I’ve pulled reefer currently pulling port containers. Always down for some new knowledge within the industry, good video 🤘🏼🫡

[@markanthony6092]

That was a good tutorial on organization and how handle your gear for rookies just enter the business and older drivers alike, i really appreciate your approach to this business i wish there was more young drivers out here like you and your brother and hopefully with this channel you will be blessed with more views showing the next generation how it's done, once again great video keep up the good work and will see you in passing on the 5 driver.👍👍👍👍👍

[@jorgecruz2370]

Great tutorial for the new drivers or someone who has never done flat bed or dealt with chains and binders but you forgot one crucial step brother. Smacking each binder at the end and saying this ain’t going anywhere 😂😂. Love the vids man

[@trucking4racecars]

Hahahaa man!!!! You already know! Ain’t going no where

[@michealhohenberger589]

I like how you called it a half a link, and a full- link when you were talking about your binders and chains. I do the same thing myself and I was always taught that when adjusting the chain it was a half a link plus or minus, and when adjusting the binder itself it was a full link adjustment. I'm glad I'm not the only one that thinks this way. Awesome video, love the truck I to drive a custom Peterbilt everyday down the road, maybe one day we can get our trucks together take a couple of photos. You keep being meat and your seat, and I will be cool on my stool.

[@timj3587]

Man i appreciate the refresher course, ive been thinking about getting back into flatbed again its been a long time, ive just been a door swinging window licker

[@bobbyhamilton7751]

High key the neatest toolbox ive seen. need that chain hanger!

[@SteveofAbsense]

Great video!!! I haul precast concrete myself and prefer snap binders so much i went and bought my own because I didn’t like the safety binders that the company provided me… I run my chains the same way as you do and it’s perfect to get that half a link adjustment for the perfect tightness on a chain Super clean setup!!!

[@vmark911]

Good deal bro just started on Flatbed not to long ago always ran dry van and reefer I’m gonna look for those binders, I have the crank binders they tend to get stuck alot I’m gonna get a set of what you have, appreciate the content nice set up keep on trucking driver💪🏾

[@abdelaliennasry2278]

Great video!! Very good tips! If I were to do it I would make sure that the chains are not caught at the edge of metal bars before tightening them. Keep it up 💪

[@Noir_mvp]

That truck and trailer are CLEAN. Personally I prefer ratchet binders though, the yellow ones allow the handles to fold in as well.

[@MarkBerg-tk8js]

U have no headache rack? I always cris cross my long chain across the front of every load of steel plate, beams, or pipe like this load, and I always use ratchet binders on steel, rubber tied machinery. I carried. 8 under the bunk in. A box to keep em fresh.:

[@draysfordayz2743]

Way to look out for lil Bro, gotta keep your eyes peeled in this industry, don’t assume anything! Try to stay outta harms way at all times.💯👊🏾🤙🏾

[@cdlshorty74]

I love watching you chain down a load

[@ANDREASRIAL]

I love my old snap binders, some customer won’t let you use them. NICE RIG

[@fakez253]

DUDE NOT GONNA LIE I WAS ABOUT TO START SPAZZING IN YOU LAST VIDEO. BEEN CHEKIN EVERYDAY FOR A VIDEO FROM YOU FINALLY YOU BACK

[@TheBigOrangePumpkin]

I don't like snap binders but you doing the fantastic job

[@evander1971]

Thanks for the video. New to flatbed. I have a SD. Thanks for the knowledge. 💪🏾👊🏾

[@spoolinsvt6489]

I think I finally saw you yesterday 8/8/23 on I5 by exit 88 around 8 in the morning. You were headed north , I was heading south. Red pete with 8" stacks , empty log truck.

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She’s so dirty! Lol gotta get her back right

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@@trucking4racecars shoot I feel that. 3 hours of washing a pig truck and watching it get filthy the first trip out of the woods, it’s heart breaking really lol

[@trucking4racecars]

@@spoolinsvt6489 yeah we had a bunch of rain last week here and there I’ll probably wash tomorrow morning

[@jackhowlett7413]

Great video !!! I liked how simple your box is 😎🚛

[@MIv-g6l]

I really love your channel so much because you are teaching me so very much. And you seem to be so professional and serious about doing things very safe and solid. I am an older guy yet new as an owner operator so I truly value the knowledge that you are teaching. Thanks a BILLION !!!

[@jeffreycairns767]

I was taught a little different but a good video none the less

[@jaydunbar7538]

I wish everywhere had a good lift that was actually made for what they are doing.

[@junaidbhatti2453]

You make it look easy.appreciate the video

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Awesome, video brother👍👍👍

[@nandostransport7958]

Nice video really appreciate the video.

[@michaelasteladamson7798]

I always call those kind of lifts Big Red they are so nice.

[@fakez253]

bro you literally a pro at that man love the video and im only 7 mins into it XD

[@dequesabor]

Awesome! I drive à dump truck but useful considering I want to change to flatbed

[@ProviderGrind]

great info bro drive safe

[@smokeu600]

Thank you

[@falcowo139]

Very cool and informative video I appreciate you.

[@cnm690]

Awesome lesson! Thank you.

[@nitrofish1974]

That was awesome brother 👏 That's a nice stretch On the Pete 320????,awesome 👌

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Bro, your the best 🔱…

[@broncotex8033]

Good Video

[@DONELIASELCAMIONERO]

Excelente trabajo 👏 👍 💪, saludos desde Chile 🇨🇱

[@carlosaguirre1313]

My Friend Good evening Those snap binders are dangerous I prefer to use the ratchet binders Have a safe trip Best regards 10 September 2023

[@mikeprestige1168]

Learned something new in the trade. Thanks for showing us how it’s done

[@TRUCKEROFDAYEAR]

Cool video😊😊

[@justonechance1679]

Thanks bro❤

[@adventureswithsteve4278]

Awesome video bro.

[@fordracing5oh]

You are in the correct spots with the chains, depending on state your in. They also look at how your load stacked as well so straps may not be required. If it was me I would’ve added at-least 3 straps for extra security and safety!!!

[@visualsBV]

Interesting! Thank you for sharing

[@lukaszl66]

Next time put binders on passenger side cause if they opened or just loose always this side is safer than where there is traffic. Good luck 👍👍👍

[@gerardedgar5961]

Check the color pins make sure they look good. carry on😊

[@Sanjko87]

You don’t like cross the chain over the binder so it doesn’t open up and the chain don’t come of the trailer and hang in air ???

[@RicardoProut-k6u]

Hey are you going to Matt's Would love to see truck in person I don't what's is about your ride to me it's just Class

[@waynekarjala2032]

Nothing to stop load from sliding forward in a sudden stop or accident.

[@TruckMechaAddicted]

Can those "cylinders" (I don't know how they're called) above the box be moved back and forth on the trailer?

[@trucking4racecars]

The winches I think you mean. Yes those are for straps and they are fully adjustable

[@MLDIYSH]

B/c I don’t know any better but why not 3/8 chain? 5/16 g70-80 wll 4700lbs with breaking at 20k lbs. thanks

[@donaldmoore6345]

Where did you get the rails that are mounted in the side boxes that you hang your chains and binders on?

[@GaryMcvey-j6d]

Like your videos. Wish you’d invest in a headache rack.

[@bobbyespinoza4872]

Never done chains only straps but im starting a new job. So with chains how many presure pounds like the straps that are 2500 pounds each one.

[@marklaske2911]

badass ......

[@MindUpG]

Coming from hauling dump bucket how many chains and binders do I need starting out with step deck ?

[@andrewcox7416]

I may have missed it in a previous video but what suspension do you have on the rear of the truck

[@trucking4racecars]

It’s low low air leaf

[@andrewcox7416]

@@trucking4racecars I bet that rides super smooth, my truck has AirTracks 46k and she’s a little rougher than our NeWay truck or my previous KW 8bag 46k set up

[@traveltrucker561]

my boy!!! we live on KZbin!! lol

[@Gtown9011]

whats your HP, Torque, gear ratio and rear end suspension weight rating bro? Thanks. I am looking to buy a truck that do upto 105000 lbs gvwr.

[@jasoncureton3364]

You ever tried rachet binders?

[@ParzTheDon]

Gawdamn.. So a load like that will always need chains? This is what im so confused about with flatbed, is it up to the driver to pick and choose what to use. Thats alot of steel so the smart option is chains cause straps will snap type shit..

[@jaydunbar7538]

No such rule on having 2 in 2 feet, 2 in the first 10 is the actual law with one every 10 feet after unless it’s against a bulkhead then you can just do 1 every 10 feet. Of course weight is another factor but in my experience length is almost always the factor that determines the securement required and usually ends up being far more than required for the weight.

[@jamesmasson2815]

Love the videos! I have a question. How many miles on average do you go in a day?

[@DANsTrucking_Outdoors]

What size chain you hucking over that load? I'll be soar tomorrow just watching this.

[@trucking4racecars]

Haha 5/16 baby’s

[@pierresmith3793]

Yes Sir I always wanted to know how to tie down a trailer. Thank You.

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Bro post a vid on your race cars

[@trucking4racecars]

Coming soon 🤘🏾

[@keenankelley187]

👍🏻

[@cesarquintero1662]

What’s up man if you don’t mind me asking what kind of boots do you use I’ve been looking everywhere and can’t seem to find them I’m also a driver and would love to try them out they seem comfortable for driving and secureing load let me know please and much appreciated

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[@alexgonzalez3875]

hey bro what grade are your chains and where you get them at and those squares to secure loads please needs some for one of my trucks going flatbed

[@duaneyounker7649]

Why not use screw binders on your load ???

[@kurtisstutzman7056]

What about the spinning k8ng of binders...? How do they work...?

[@kelseywedge7167]

Where is your headache rack

[@kyleomar3420]

What size chain?

[@sterlinmorel8533]

🔥🔥

[@JoshsTruckingadventures]

I hate snap binders. I only use ratchet

[@royalcpnut]

What brand boots 🥾 are those?

[@trucking4racecars]

Brunt boots

[@fakez253]

yoo that forklift like moving in them beams like its just 2 pounds each XD. i could tell he nice with it but chill bro dont gotta be going fast like that XD

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First

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