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Operating the Kubota KX057-4 Excavator loading stone and firewood into the Moritz Dump Trailer and we talk about if you have to tarp the loads by law.
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Our DOT guys around here are pretty cool. Buddies of mine have called to ask a question and the officers have offered to meet with them at the local truck stop to show what they’re looking for to clear things up. They say they’d rather teach then stop you to cite you for the issue
A lot less paperwork
A lot less revenue
I think you’ll find this true of most enforcement agencies, police, building inspector, DNR and yes even the IRS. The first priority is to get compliance thru education first then enforcement.
@@theodoredugranrut8201 Probably but better rapport with the drivers ya know? Friendlier terms on the highway.
Hi mike living in state we have to cover our load.
I haul firewood for my self often and what works really good is a piece of chainlink fense.
Put it on a pole ,metal or wood and hook the front then use a tiedown for the back,reson being the chain link conforms to anything you haul.
Great channel thanks for sharing.
Hey Mike, thanks for the video, and thanks for loading your trailer safely. As a motorcyclist I always appreciate it when people load their truck or trailer safely. Trust me, there are a lot of people who don’t. Sometimes a tarp is appropriate and sometimes it’s not necessary. Personally, I think it’s one of those things that is better controlled with good sense rather than laws. Be safe and have a day!
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I agree wholeheartedly. Common sense seems to have left the building years ago though. Better safe than sorry. 😉
Hi Mike , In my rental property business the biggest demander of tarping is the landfill, (possible fines ) the gravel and mulch yards dont require but local PD’s watch for it , I’m not a big tamper but i know that time I’m not expecting PD could pull me over , As you may remember I was From Butler until age 11, I know the State police barracks just below the high school complex about half way up hill , Elmer and wife ( the roller skating rink in the 60-70’s ) My dad was principle at High school when Terry Bradshaws #2 Hanraty was a student , My dad said he was a character , Kerr’s appliances where i think the mall is know , we used to live on LAKEWOOD DRIVE , it has its own lake , our DOT officer with the local PD has mentioned to me about getting DOT#’s for my truck , has something to do with pulling a trailer a deriving income from it, even though I only used my 8 or more trailers to supplement the property management of my own rentals , I still remember Troutmans Store , the ford dealer at the top of the hill in town before the downside to go over the bridge out of town thru the mills , Kelly Chevy out of town , US STEEL , ARMCO, Pullman steel . (HOME OF THE FIRST AND ORIGINAL JEEP ) moved to Coatesville Pa at age 11 1974 , BE safe
Mike, as a retired WV trooper who also worked for the WV PSC for a while after retirement, a tarp law can be a local ordinance but is not a state statute or federal regulation. The only time you need to tarp a load is to prevent sifting or loss of of transported materials due to wind or vibration; if you are losing material while driving down the road the citation in WV is for Insecure Load. I have an old friend who worked as a PA trooper doing DOT inspections and, as well as I can remember, the PA statutes were similar. As long as material is not coming off the load you should have no problems.
Mike that is a nice machine. It’s just the right size to get some serious work done, yet small enough to get in and get around easy. I love it. You know, that thing about needing a tarp. You’re right. You don’t need one for firewood. I’ve drove big rig for 35+ years and never heard of that. I’ve tarped lots of loads when I was flat bedding. So you’re right on what that trooper told you. We love your videos Mike and Melissa 👍👍👍❤️
Thanks for the tarp info. Large dump trucks that haul gravel have a tarp that automatically covers the whole truck top which I’ve seen. The main thing is secured your load. One time I was on the expressway and a van with ladders on top was getting on and I said for precaution I will change my lanes because I don’t know how well those ladders were tied down. As soon as the van got on the expressway the ladders fell off of it good thing I was in the other lane and had plenty of distance. The semi behind the van was slamming on his brakes. So beware to play it safe stay away from Vehicles that are carrying stuff. Just look on the side of the expressway and you’ll see all kinds of stuff that falls off. Be safe
Nice to know you looked into the legality about tarping the load. That said, my views on a number of things changed after I got my motorcycle. Now I cover all my loads. I just imagine hitting a bump in the road and having something come out in front of a motorcycle. While I may not be legally responsible if that guy on the bike is dead or in a wheelchair his/her whole life, I’m certainly not going to rest easy knowing I could have easily prevented the whole thing with a 2 minute task like securing the load with a tarp.
My 2 cents. As usual, keep the change! 😂
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Mike, ask the trooper to send you an email with the information he gave you regarding the no tarp on the trailer so you can print it out and show it to any official if you ever get stopped. Have a productive day.
In Virginia a dump truck with a load has to be tarped. Pa not sure about dump trucks. Good to check your local, Good Job
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I always enjoyed running a backhoe or an excavator ever since I was a roustabout in the oil field, around Dickinson, in my twenties. In 76 I applied and got a position on the BN Railroad. Kind of like being in the military as far as seniority goes. Don't volunteer for anything! I talk too much. The foreman on a Monday morning, when it was climbing into the 90s already said, "I hear you have operated a backhoe before". Of course I rambled on about how much fun it was. "I have got a job for you..., the signal department has brought their backhoe down for the project". There's a fairly high grade between Chama and Sentinel Butte. It seems late Friday night 20 sheep escaped there enclosure and decided to take the easiest path to new pastures. You remember that temperature I mentioned earlier, yes the whole weekend! I buried a perfectly, brand new pair of gloves in that hole that day. The last thing the foreman said, as I left the Section House, "don't forget to count the heads".
Good information on needing to tarp firewood I was curious myself if it needed to have a tarp on it
Love the new equipment - we run a Bobcat 329 Excavator (2007) Bobcat S 550 Skid Steer (2016) & a JD 1070 Tractor (1992) - it is hard to believe how much work you can do with a little hp and hydraulic power - we use a large grapple on the skid steer that lets the dirt fall through for loading firewood - much faster!!! 58 and sunny today in Alabama - God bless! mds @ land shapes
Loved the video!..the subject of tarps..in Va wood products are exempt from the tarp law..we had a Senator back in the 70’s that owned a lumber company and had wood products exempted from the law..however if you haul gravel, dirt etc in your trailer..it has to be covered..have a great day
Today will be one of those perfect days down here in Cajun Country. Temps in the low 50s this morning and upper 50s this afternoon, humidity is in the low 40s and going down into the 20s this afternoon, and clear with no clouds in the sky. They just harvested the sugar cane behind my house and I can see the woods again on the other side of the cane field. It going to be an AWESOME DAY!!!
always someone telling you there viewpoint on how stuff is done! haha Hang in there Mike! your doing a fine job. Your plenty wise enough to handle what your doing. Keep the videos coming! I watch you daily. Kendall in southern Illinois.
Mike don't to be a care free person so he wants to be on the or trying to be on the safe side if it comes greater milisa stich up a covered the load people he ask for comments no things to turn a man off you don't have to watch right if you go to eat you are going to get what you are you used eat . I love turtle stew and Acker and salt fish let us enjoy what the Morgan's are giving up remember Comments.
I totally agree with Kendall!
The compound is looking nice Mike...just missed the kids livestream
Hi Mike, I'm a retired Trooper from N.H. Pa. may be like N.H. in this regard, not widely understood. Your trailer if the gross weight of which is over 3K pounds is required to have an inspection (with a sticker) for lights, brakes and so on. As far as the cover goes, it may prevent spillage if you were moving material that could easily blow out. Hope this helps. Best to you and yours.
The only time a tarp is required here (TN) is if the stuff you're moving "can" blow out of the truck or trailer. Applies to natural things like tree leaves too. However if you're uncovered or covered and if anything comes out you are responsible for any damages to anyone else's stuff. We love the Simpli-Safe, it took me 30 minutes to do the entire house, storage building and gates.
Mike, the Trooper is correct. Here is the PA standing on tarps.In Pennsylvania, truck drivers must be prepared to clean up any spillage at any time that comes from their loads.
In my experience running a dump trailer, the only times that I really tarp a load it when I'm hauling mulch or saw dust. Something light that is likely to get blown around easily.
Whether you need it or not has little to do with whether it's legal or not.
@@LostInThe0zone I totally agree with you on the legality issue that being said laws very from state to state, sometimes by quite a bit. I just happen to be from the same state and region as Mike, just a little farther north from him and am familiar with most trailering laws.
All that being said, as stated before I tarp my loads that are light or have the potential of becoming loose/getting caught by the air going down the road. And end it there.
@@johndarraugh3817 certainly good of you to be considerate of your fellow drivers and not dump trash while you're driving.
Mike I found this with Google search I thought Illinois law was any loose load abave the side walls had to be tarped & I was surprised to find I was wrong because Illinois pretty much likes to make laws about everything. I do know for sure the city dump (Springfield) will not accept a load unless it's tarped. Which makes since to keep papers & stuff from blowing out. It seems to me it is probably wisest to tarp any loose load just for liability reasons.
Federal Regulations for Cargo Securement
Regardless of whether or not a state has a law stipulating tarps for cargo securement, the federal government does. Furthermore, commercial truck drivers are mandated to follow the regulations of the FMCSA above all others. Those regulations state that a securement system, such as tarps and tiedowns, must be used whenever necessary to protect a load.
To be compliant, keep up to date with both your home state and federal rules. In addition, take into consideration specific rules in states where your fleet frequently travels.
Enjoy your site! The tarp question I have always wondered about as well but I'll tell you a couple of years ago I brought a dump trailer that looks like a twin to yours except it has a roll-up tarp cover at the front and boy is it handy! Not sure if you can install one after market but it is really nice and convenient for dump runs or loose material. Keep the great programs coming...
Awesome video shots! Magnificent editing! About 15 minutes in after saying you were surprised by the answer you... finally give us the info. Thank you for all your efforts!! Marcus from Chesapeake VA.
I agree Marcus, the editing on this video was great. I was going to comment directly but you nailed it.
I bought my dump trailer in Sharpsville,Pa from my brother in law. He gave me a load a firewood and I drove it back to Bucks Co. Pa. 400 miles all in Pennsylvania no tarp. Love the vids !
Good job. Great equipment for getting work done. I am sure tarp laws vary from state to state, or perhaps even county to county.
This is what keeps this real - - Mike does his homework & doesn't take any post with a grain for granted. Great going Mike.
Guess this would depend on what state you are in.. I have been in 1 wreck to where my trailer flipped over (the truck flip over did not thank God I did not need that kind of ride) and wood went all over the place. Washington State Patrol (WSP) did say a thing about firewood being all over but they did ask to see registration on the trailer.. I do cover it depending on how far I am going as I don't want to attention from WSP ..
Good topic Mike..
You didn't know the written law on tarping firewood. You do have good common sense. Don't blame you one bit for finding out though, better safe than sorry. Common sense, a great thing to have! My first cousin, retired now, was head manager of all ICU equipment at Fry Hospital here in Hickory. An electronic genius. But the man would walk around with his pants unzipped or his shoe untied, no common sense. Today you just proved you are equipped w great common sense, a quality great professionals have! Awesome that you had your drone recording as you worked. Another good professional video! Thanks Mike!👍🚜
Mike it's very easy to build a tarp roller & a coverer . I built mine & it works great . I bought my mesh tarp off of Ben the tarp man , he's Amish & in Jackson Center . It's just safer to tarp a load & not worry .
Hi Mike, I roll the dice too, my loads are heaped higher then yours, I've never lost any and never been bothered by local authorities for it. However I was told by HP that if my lost cargo causes an accident I would more than likely get sighted for unsecure load even if it was tarped or strapped because the way they look at it is if it fell off it obviously wasn't secure enough, basicly someone has to be sighted for the accident and would still be blamed on my load.
MY dump box has a handy factory roll up netting that's simple and fast to use, but I rarely use it.
In New York it is up to the officer you are dealing with>. There is so many places in the "Vehicle and Traffic Law' book a cop could give any uncovered load a summons. I have seen a ticket writen for garbage cans in a pickup with the covers on get ticketed. Basically any thing could be interpreted as a needing covering with a tarp.
49 CFR 393.116 (3) Firewood, stumps, log debris and other such short logs must be transported in a vehicle or container enclosed on both sides, front, and rear and of adequate strength to contain them. Longer logs may also be so loaded. Your are good to go with a dump trailer and no further securment.
A friend drives for a roll-off container company they had a driver fined by the Transport Police
for having a 2' section of a 4x4 sticking out from under the tarp. $1200 fine. It was reduced
to $100 in court and the driver was liable for the fine and received points against his CDL.
Hello from the U.P. of Michigan. I guess some people just don’t get it. You did your due diligence and checked with the D.O.T. and got the answer to your question. End of conversation. Enjoy the new excavator. It looks like a dandy.
Great comment on the tarp. In our area going to the dump. They want to see a tarp on your load at the scales? Legal or dump requirerment??
Hi, Mike...
Even without knowing the exact requirement for tarping, my feeling is that it's a good idea for safety/liability reasons, entirely apart from the law.
I've found that a cargo net is more convenient than a tarp for containing pieces of a load of whatever you're hauling. They're made of bungee cords, so will stretch to cover any shape, they have hooks on all corners plus additional hooks along the sides for secure coverage. The only problem is that if you're not careful when you put it away, you end up with a real tangled mess the next time you want to use it.... Gary
So here in Calif if you are hauling TRASH as in what we have been hauling away after the fires you MUST have a tarp over it to keep it from flying out . I Believe that is true in all lower 48 states . When I bought my Trailer it came with a roll up tarp built onto it . They told me they could not sell one without it . I don't know about having to cover firewood but if you are clearing up the yard and lots of TRASH it must be covered . Hope that helps .
Im a trucker and what i can tell you for sure is laws vary from what’s written as law and police discretion so you may get different answers from different people bottom line is if they want to pull you over and check they will. But i can tell you if you ever upgrade to a 1ton truck you might need dot numbers some states require that for plates now specially if its a business and it wouldn’t matter if its a dually or single axle 1 ton
Good morning everyone. 30º in Kansas City now. Snow started an hour ago, just to the north there is a blizzard warning in place. Stay safe, be humble & kind and have a day.
Im in Southern Missouri hope the snow stays up your way
Yeah I’m in Maryville which is far northwest mo and we are getting snow and 30-40 mph winds. We are expecting 2-4 inches last I checked.
Y’all hunker down and stay warm up there!
We are near Warsaw, and are seeing a few flakes, but not expecting much.
Clear and dry in North Texas going to 52° today.
The laws covering tarps over loads in trailers are typically local, or based on state.
I was going to say the same thing. I am 2 hours east of the Morgan's in Clearfield County, PA. I know of Townships and Boroughs in my area that have Tarp Ordinances.
Hi Mike, Some states have regulations about covering loose content in the trailer such as this one from NY: It is unlawful to operate any open truck or trailer transporting loose materials, unless the truck or trailer has a cover, tarpaulin, or other device that covers the opening on the truck or trailer to prevent the falling of any material. However, if the load is arranged so that no loose material can fall from or blow out of the truck or trailer, the covering is not necessary. PA doesn't appear to have this rule. trailers.com covers the regulations in every state.
Good video Mike. Nice polite push back. Loving your adventures. More than a little jealous. Thank you for sharing.
Up here in northern California they are very strict. No one covers firewood. The main focus is covering Rock loads. As long as nothing is flying out it doesn't need to be tarped.
Hi Mike, In New York you have to have your load covered. I know you're not in NY. I love that see you later excavator!!
Section 380-a of New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law requires that loose cargo must be covered so as to prevent the falling of any such substances from the truck or trailer. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon to see debris scattered along the highway, especially on the routes to the landfill or the transfer stations.Aug 8, 2016
Hi Mike, been enjoying all the new content. Congrats on the excavator purchase. If your willing to cover it sometime, I'd like to hear you talk about the towing specs on your truck. As I understand it most F150s are limited to 7-8K lbs on the class IV hitch without a weight distribution hitch. I know your trailer is registered for 9950. Thanks much.
same here in Canada , all loads have to be tarped unless the top of the load is more than two ft below top of sides of box
In Australia, we are required to cover the load no matter what it is. Some use cheap plastic tarps but most use the more durable safety net type. Some of these have a stretch cord right around the edge to attach on to hooks around the trailer or Ute (Pick-Up). Others have a number of ratchet straps built in which can be tightened down more.
I never used them at all until one day I'd bought a three ton truckload of wood into town, unloaded it, and on the way back out, I saw a block of wood sitting in the middle of an intersection on the State Highway I was travelling! Yes, it was one of mine, so from that day on I covered all my loads no matter what. Imagine if that block had bounced and went through someones windscreen at 50 mph?
My advice Mike is unless you are just going down to a neighbours place not far away is to "tarp up". It might be a nuisance having to do it, and not required by law, but even so, just for piece of mind.
Hey Mike this is Darryl down here in Central Texas the laws varies from state-to-state and here you have to tarp everything
Mike,
I’m sure the DOT rules vary from state to state much like they do here in the north between provinces. I know in Ontario, for instance, if the load is above the walls of the trailer (if it’s a loose load item like firewood) then a tarp is required. I’d suspect folks are commenting with the knowledge of the rules in their area not taking into account they may vary by region.
Stay safe
Cool start to the video today Mike scratching piant off the 4 foot bucket cool. Goodmorning Morgans and everyone watching. Again great start to the video that would have been a perfect time to have Melissa learn more on the excavator. Here in New Mexico we have to tarp a trailer when any loose material is to high in a trailer. Great video Mike and thanks for sharing see you tomorrow
whether it is required by law or not i found it best to be safe than sorry, you may think a log is a little too heavy to fall off a trailer but i've seen a piece of wood like a split log and it flipped a car on the highway... since then any time i use my trailer for any reason, i always put a tarp over it, but at the end of the day anything you carry could fall of and be a potential hazard on the road, from a rock the size of a marble to a barrel, its down to the operator/owner of the trailer to make sure the content is secured safely...
also thinking about it, what would the insurance claim be if and i say if a log fell off and say went through a persons windscreen, or flipped their car? is it really worth the risk?
When I bought my dump trailer (in NC) the tarp wasn't on the trailer, it was offered as an "option". I took the option and put one on it because I figured it couldn't hurt, a "better safe than sorry" kind of thing.
Good afternoon Morgan's! It's granddaughter day today here. Weather advisory ended @ 1pm for snow which there was none. Now it's snowing like a banshee. Lol. Have a day and we'll see ya down the road or on the next Saturday night live.!!
Hey Mike. Fairly new fan of your show. Word to the wise about swinging your bucket over your truck when loading your trailer. Not the best idea. Swing your bucket coming in from the end of the trailer to avoid damaging your ford..
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That is Mike's nice way of saying STFU! Oh hey Mike. I had to warn Adam from Hometown Acres that he might not want to watch your channel anymore, because it might really cost him alot more money! Once he gets a look at that new excavator and how useful it is, he might find himself needing one! Love the channel and watch or look for a new video everyday. Tell Hunter hi for me please. Have a day!
BINGO - That was my first thought also!
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Mike I get a kick out of you tractor with its little bucket on the AW900 our small bucket is 54 yard the uncle had a 100 yard bucket made how much #3 could you spread to cover your ground with one bucket, stand is loving it build the new roads on the property in Wyoming first he uses the D12 with 25 ft blade to cut then the AW900 to clean up the road using the 54 bucket, he's like a puppy with you know what it's kind of funny he's 72 years young looks alot like Sam Eliot but with what he's using now he's 16 again its great.
The excavator looks great Mike, I wouldn't worry so much about a tarp on firewood. I know up here in NY we need to tarp our construction debris. I would look into the weight ratings on you truck and trailer. I have herd of some nightmares with people getting weight tickets with 1/2 ton trucks with dump trailers!
thats new york for ya.
Did you try the long bucket on the firewood ?
Tarping a load is different in every state and different on what's carried and if its commercial or small business and private citizen in every state.
Like with any law or activity just because you cant do it in your state doesn't mean you cant do it in another.
The tarping of loads varies from one jurisdiction to another. Here in Washington it's a county thing. Some landfills will not allow you to enter to dump your load of garbage unless it is tarped.
Safety is paramount
Good morning all! Now that the holiday rush has settled, I’m starting to think about farm projects again. For one, I’m going to acquire a pole saw to help trimming back from fences. Fighting my way in to the trunk of a honey locust, Osage Orange, or even a cedar tree isn’t fun, and getting to the base of a bunch of multiflora rose stems isn’t either. I’m looking forward to fixing some of that. I had a guy dump some base rock and cover it with the crusher run around our shed, and he left me a stockpile of each, so that project can happen. I need to get the power line to the well house buried, and get power extended to the shed. With the money from the logging comes the ability to get some things done!
I noticed you switched back to the 30” bucket to load the firewood. I also would like to see if the thumb can hold it in the 48” bucket.
I think you will wind up using that 4 foot smooth bucket a lot, it is very handy. I find having a plate compactor is also very handy but you can compact quite well with the back side of either of your buckets. As long as all your lights and brakes are working you probably won’t get stopped for not having the load covered....although I’m basing that on the way the normal world used to be.
i did mention about the tarp with the tree pieces falling from the guys truck in front of me but also like you said the guy was kind of over loaded but here in Florida in majorities of the county it is the law mainly because of scrappers over loading and loosing stuff on the road also gravel stone every thing that is can not be totally tied down need's a tarp and if you want to make sure of things ask your insurance company what they got to say
On #978 i mention a little something about your saw dust i also wanted to mention if you got plenty of slat and that apply to all if you got a bad wet area { or a small swampy area } you can use those across your road next to each other to make kind of a bridge you put a couple of row thick and cover every thing with the saw dust but it is also good to put a"calvet" or pipes for draining from one side to the other
i am new to your video and yes i do like them
hello Mike, We have thought of getting a security system here on the farm, but just haven't found the right one. I will have a closer look to see how we can secure the barn, garage and the house all from the same base. You asked the community about laws regarding transporting trailers with cargo. In Manitoba, Canada we are required to cover the load with a tarp/mesh or something that will secure it and keep it in place. Long logs need to be strapped so they don't roll. Here is the link to the Manitoba regulations. web2.gov.mb.ca/laws/regs/current/_pdf-regs.php?reg=37/2005 I know that this is not the general rule of thumb for other provinces/territories and I am sure states are all different. Anyway, just thought I would share that.
I mentioned the trap to you as a safety precaution on your behalf. You are a smart guy Mike, you take things to extent in pretty much what ever you do, this could be your Achilles Heel that takes you down. Hey, ask your insurance agent and what he thinks. As I've always said, "you ever love it or hate it, the internet that is". You expose yourself everyday showing what you do, so be extra careful. Accident chasers, chase the dollars!
I assume there are people like me that simply enjoy your videos. Thank you for that.
On the other hand i am surprise at how many must sit and watch videos and critique them. Keep up the great work.
Here in So. Ca., only aggregate type material, if above the rim of the bed, needs to be tarped. With that said, every driver is responsible for their load, no matter what it is. Nothing can be in danger of falling out.
Depends on your state, Some states require tarps on loaded trailers and some require tarps and loaded pickup trucks with loose material in the bed.
Great video mike! Love the kubota you got! Monday last day fintlock
Only on loose loads, like gravel/sand, do you have to have it tarped here in Texas. But you do have to have it secured.
The laws on that subject are different in different States, and Provinces here.
Here in Nova Scotia, you could be fined with an unsecured load. But they have to prove that the load could blow out, or fall out without the tarp.
We will just say for instance a piece of bark blows out, and is going towards an oncoming vehicle, said vehicle may think it is a rock and swerves to avoid it, causing an accident. We are really reaching all the what if's and maybe's but, there is a chance of being held responsible for said accident. But in most cases of this type, very hard to prove, and will be dropped.
we have to cover any loose load, if it's something that may blow away a net will suffice, however firewood, stone, etc must be tarped. The reason being it only takes one piece of wood, stone through a windscreen to cause a fatality. You do what you are comfortable with.
Great info, Mike! Now I need a dump trailer to haul firewood. :)
As long as Nothing is escaping the trailer your safe. In NH small trailers are exempt. Commercial vehicles are required by law to tarp the load.
Got some Beef Stew in the crock pot, battery charger on the tractor, getting ready for some snow to come tomorrow. I sent you an email with a portion of the Covering of loads statute from the great state of NH! I hope everyone has a good weekend!!
Mike, I`ve had a boxed chair fly out back of pickup that was not secured, thank god nobody drove into it on 2 lane highway traveling at 60mph, scary thought of what could have happened, I would tarp wood whether required or not to be on safe side.
That tarp law probably changes from state to state. Many years ago, we used to have tractor trailors that would haul steel from NYC to the plants in our town that didn't want to go back empty. So they would come up to our operation & we would fill them up with firewood and they always covered them up with tarps. However, we never did that when we were delivering! That was upstate NY.
Happy Friday All! Be great today!
It depends on the state you live in some states all loads have to have a tarp regardless of what it is that you are carrying
Great video Mike, in Wisconsin you have to tarp your load whether dump truck or dump trailer if you are driving on the highway hauling sand or gravel! Other than that Wisconsin really doesn’t have a tarp law!
I would think not only a state thing but also dot rules can change according to weight class. About to rent one of those excavators wish you could do some fancy camera work showing what happens outside while showing hands on joysticks inside. I know you demonstrated this in the video when it was new but would love to see that camera work while actually doing a job with the machine. Ok gotta go watch off the leash now. Thanks Mike
I drove a dump truck here in IN. Its a local thing some cities have laws that all loads have to be tarped some dont, as far as the state I dont think it's a law our company to be safe required us to tarp all loads. But all we had to do was flip a switch so was no big deal. But these poor guys with the transfer trucks going to the dump that was by hand !!!!! And landscapers had to tarp everything in the city close by here. You sure Love that excavator don't you? I would too. Have a day Mike
Yes, might be by state. I know from working on construction sites that the dumpster's can't be higher than the top edge. That's called the spill level, the trucks have a tarp system that rolls back to cover load. Especially if they are running the interstate. If anything comes out and hits someone or damage, they are liable.
The tarp thing varies by State, what you're hauling, where you're hauling.
It’s a NYS law.
I believe that is true too that it's a state-by-state situation.
However any load that is above the sides of a trailer, I would just think that common sense justifies using some kind of netting or tarp to prevent a piece coming loose...... if you hit a pothole. I've seen stuff bouncing off a trailer before and going down the highway at 55+ mph, that log bouncing up and going through somebody's windshield could kill them!
Hey Mike I know here in Oklahoma the only thing You have to tarp is small stuff like Any type of debris or rocks gravel dirt but that’s the first time ever heard about anything about maybe firewood course I know that the big trucks have tarps on them so whenever they hollowed they have to tarp it that’s the only thing I’ve ever heard of.
Here in W Ky the rock quarry will not load your trailer without a tarp to cover the load . I believe that a trap is required with any truck or trailer loaded with anything .
Mr. Morgans, there is a solution to prevent the firewood from falling on the way to delivery. Place the lateral height extensions, you have a sawmill and the wood, also it does not look difficult to do so.
you need a tarp over a load In Ontario the only time no is if its prewrapped like lumber lifts ( we are talking trailers ) 1/2tonners do what they want . Also hauling machinery like farm tractors and excavators you need binders and chains and the number is depended on the weight . I'd stop at a weigh scale and ask they will tell you . Be safe
I have been selling firewood in newyork ,nj,pa for 25 years, never been sighted for a uncovered wood load .my wood loads are not over the sides. now dirt ,stone and mulch must be covered have been warned to tarp or ticket a few times i forgot to roll tarp over the load.
I think your DOT guy is right, same thing in Oklahoma but our roads are so rough it could bounce out of the trailer here.
Yep... we live in east Texas and go to OKC a couple of times a year, to visit sis-in-law. I dread those roads. Take Indian Nation turnpike sometimes as it’s not quite as bad. But some of those highways are so bad it can make you want to hurl. Lol.
Hey mike just a recommendation when loading your dump trailer with stone or dirt if at all possible try to have your truck and trailer parked the other way that way your swinging over the back of the trailer instead of over the backside of the truck just in case anything falls out of the bucket while the machine is turning
Yep, different jurisdictions have different requirements regarding load restraints. In Oz some states mandate covering a load, others don't, but in any of them if you lose any part of the load then expect a heavy fine. One state even mandates the length of a rope or strap that can be left unsecured, go figure.
Here in Calif I don't see loads of fire wood being trapped, but leaves and brush yes!
Morgan’s I enjoy your channel. I learned about the Wolfe Ridge splitters on your channel and ordered one recently. Thanks.
I’m curious to know what you do with the poly tanks from the IBC totes.
I really enjoy your videos and the lifestyle y’all have made for yourself.
Good luck, thanks for sharing with us. 👍👍👏🏻👏🏻
Every state,county,local jurisdiction is different from the same state to each individual state's.
As Mike said in his area he's good to go. Always call instead assuming.