Flatbed101 Episode 1 *Equipment
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ต.ค. 2018
- A little series to talk about what's involved with pulling an open deck trailer.... :0)
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Hi Cindy to adjust those door latches first spray those 2 nuts on the back side down so you don’t scrape your hands. Then loosen them up. Looks like you’ll have to take the one closest to the door and turn it towards the door about 1/2 inch or so then tighten the other one up against it. See if that tightens it up. If it makes it better do it again. You’ll get the hang of it in no time. I guess all flatbedders collect lumber and all sorts of stuff! My boxes were side mounted behind my fuel tanks never could keep them clean, headache rack was the same way! Always kept everything I could carry in case I needed it on another load. I switched to an end dump nowadays don’t have to carry near the stuff with me till winter! Stay safe and keep smiling!
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PB Blaster (DRY Graphite) works great on Ratchet binders and snap binders, keeps binders from rusting and water doesn't wash it off, the only place I've found it was at HOME DEPOT, also works great on bottom of lawnmower decks when stored over the winter, and it keeps grass from sticking to it in the summer, dual uses LOL
Yeah, I've used it, works great
Cindy: A little information on what I use on my car/truck restorations. I try to remove as must rust as possible by hand, sometimes using white vinegar. (Good rust eater) Then after all is dry, I spray rust restorer ( can get at Walmart). It's made by Rustoleum. It makes rust into a hard surface for painting. Then I will coat the surface with paint. (Use ONLY Rustoleum products. I have had very poor results with other products.) Two or thee coats of paint, following instructions on the can will give you excellent results. Someone suggested drilling a hole in the floor. Be sure to drill it in a spot that doesn't get road spray on a wet day, ie: toward the inside of the box. Go to Lowes or Home Depot and get a roll of foam weatherstrip, self sticking. Remove the existing weatherstripping, clean the surface with a solvent, (alcohol lacquor thinner etc. then apply weather stripping. If you have any trouble with it sticking, go to auto parts store and get a tube of weatherstrip adhesive. I know it sounds labor intensive, but if done right, you'll be proud of the results.
Sorry to be so wordy. I hope this helps. With love, Jeff
Jeff B
Hey Jeff, good looking out for Cindy. Have you ever tried POR 15? Its a great coating for painting as long as their is no loose rust or grease it is amazing. Hey Cindy great to see you. If you get your head ache rack polished, there is a clear coating called 'Shark skin' it's really great for polished metals that are exposed to weather.
Always great to see you. Take care.
I'd like to look out for Cindy a lot more, but she's already got a boyfriend. lol
Jeff B
Yea that's true, good for her. I'd just be happy/honored to be a friend who gets to talk to her from time to time. She is really smart and very talented. I admire and have a mad load of respect for her.
All good info. Ask. If anyone is questioning about securing their load. Ask the shipper or ask another driver in the yard. That's what's great about flat bedding. There's always learning moments!
Yep
love your channel despite my never being physically able to haul due to being a wheelchair user I have always had an interest in big rigs and various aspects of hauling really insightful
Thank you
your more than welcome Cindy
This was a very interesting video and educational since I don't know a lot about trucking.
I will say that I have been a subscriber for a while I respect the fact that even though you are a lady you are not afraid to get your hands dirty or hardwork doing stuff like this. Keep up the good work
Flat bed haulers keep the bungee cord companies in business
Yay! I'm feasting on this buffet of flatbedders' how-to's on my day off.Been craving to study up on how you flatbed drivers get it done. Been on Planet Dry Van for eternity , and learning the secrets of your sector of the industry is the golden
Lol, thanks. I'm glad you found it interesting 😊
Glad to see you and the truck are still doing well, good video - thanks for taking time to make it!
Thank you
0:24 made me chuckle too. I like seeing equipment storage and efficiency solutions for flatbed work.
Lol 😂
G'day, Cindy! Nice job! I really enjoyed the great information you shared (Flatbed 101 - Equipment) talking about what is involved with pulling an open deck trailer. Obviously flatbed freight will differ greatly from reefer or dry van loads.
Example: Using rust covered chains and binders, dirt covered straps and filthy tarps get you dirty really quick at times (not all the time). Everything is heavy and when you first start flatbebding securing, and tarping loads can seem overwhelming, and exhausting. Love to see more flatbed trucking 101!! Thank you very much!
Cheers! 😊🚛❤️✌🏼
Thanks, yeah, that's why I'm so dirty in some of my videos...lol
Your welcome, Cindy! Yeah, I understand! Lol! 😉 Comes along with the territory of flatbed trucking! Hope you'll consider on doing more flatbed trucking 101!! It's a big help! Again, thank you! 😊✌🏼❤️
Ah, flatbedding/stepdecking... why do we love it so...? Doing it the last 9 years. Temporarily dragging a box with the carrier I'm at while a shipper of theirs gets things straight to add me in and give me the sleeper runs (they're mostly daycabs...). Cindy, you go on with your bad self. I thinks it's great to see a woman do this job. I'd love to cross paths and trade stories one day. Keep up the good work and much success.
G'day Cindy, great to see working and enjoying your bits of equipment you are using daily. I was looking at some of your older videos when you were out west and some country areas I love it. Thanks for sharing your good ideas on equipment on the smaller chains. See you on your next adventure. May God Bless and keep you safe always . Cheers sweetie.
Thank you, you too 😊
Ran step deck loved it kept me In shape got tired of back hauling logs in Wisconsin trying to scale it.. great to see your still alive be safe..
Thanks, I've heard logs srink
Hi just watched a few of your videos really informative opened my eyes as to all the regulations and rules truckers have to follow keep the videos coming really enjoy them !
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Great informational video, Cindy. Glad I came across this one today.
Great video! I trained at McElroy when I graduated TDI and left after training for personal reasons. Flatbed is very challenging and your kicking butt! I'm about to get a used truck 2012 Peterbilt 386 and hope it works out, have applied for Schneider IC program and may apply at Mercer. Keep up the great video's !
Awesome, best wishes. Thanks
Great video Cindy. Keep them coming.
Stay safe
Good to see you back, come to the Carolinas, got pretty good freight in SC
You got a great setup for you headache rack. I can see where you need the two sizes of hooks brackets the seals on the doors are to small I think if you look you can adjust the handles on the doors if not try taking a crescent wrench or visegrips to bend the latch a bit to tighten it up to keep the weather out cause I'm like you I hate fighting the rust cause it gets on everything. Great to see you back so keep up the great videos
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It's about time gurl! Good video... Now we need to see you actually working! Strapping down some cargo! Don't be shy!
Lol, thanks. Jones has a no video/pic at customer locations policy.....
Great job Cindy Good hearing from you again your looking great!!
Thank you
hi there, great video. I used to haul steel with a 40' goose neck and a 350 pickup, and the first thing that jumped out at me was those chain binders. I always kept mine greased, they work so much better that way
Yeah, I do too but kinda hard when every time you put them in the box they come out covered with rust... and I haven't used them lately so there not going to come out of the box all greased up and ready to go, lol......😂
Linseed oil is a good product for most metal. It typically has a drying agent included and it is relatively cheap. Also if time permits go back to the manufacture of the boxes and have them adjust the door locks as it appears you can tighten them ! Maybe add more latches? Mark
I just started watching your channel I have really enjoyed them. Thanks what a beautiful soul you have.
Thank you, that's very sweet
Get you some of the rust inhibitor remover at big box store brush it on the rusty floor then paint it with rustolium flat black spray paint. We used to use it in the oil field works good.
YOUR MORE OF A TRUCKER THAN I, I have no desire to hual flatbed, I ll keep running Tanker with Hazmat......keep putting out great videos, helps me pass the time when Im doing resets on the road....I'll buy you dinner if we ever cross paths out here..Stay safe.....
Thanks, you too :0)
Thanks for another great video. You are one of the ones that inspired me to get my CDL - taking test tomorrow! But was ROTFLMAO when you said "My box is full of rust". Come on, admit it - you hesitated after you said it the first time, realizing what you just said. :)
Lol
A clean box is a healthy box. Lol! Stay safe out there!
I don't know how much you know about power tools but you could make those holes for your binders and chains by grinding them out with a grinder , just a a little bit would probably help a lot thank you so much for sharing .I completely agree rust sux
Love the video it was very informative but you might look into putting some small drain holes in the bottom corners of the box to allow Tian water to run out hopefully allowing the chains to dry and possibly slow down the rusting issue and keeping the box free of extra rust in the bottom. Hope that helps out a little. Be safe beautiful and stay sweet and give Myna a hug from me. Safe travels and hope to see more videos soon.
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Hey Cindy, take a file and reem out those hangers so your binders fit better. If it aluminum,it'll file pretty easy or use a reeming bit in a cordless drill.
Yeah, it's on the to do list, lol. I need to tackle the inside of my truck too..... what a mess little Myna dog left me with
Probably the biggest issue with that box getting water in it is where they have the seam located at. First they put the break in the rubber at the top instead of the bottom. Second they didn’t glue that seam together to prevent moisture from entering the gap.
Other than that, it looks like a well made box.
I use old rubber mudflaps for larger coils. And if you tighten the bolt behind your lock. It will tighten. The lock. Inside of your door.
Seeing what you carry in that truck makes me realize just how many chains and straps that I have jammed in my box.
Dang girl. This vid makes my back hurt. You are a tough cookie. Thanks for sharing. Be careful.
Lol, thanks
I do the same thing like you do but not an owner operator. Kudos to you I don't see a lot of women doing this kind of work keep up the good work and be safe and keep on trucking!!!
Thanks, you too
When are you going to do more videos I like the info u put out there.
Future FYI. Ask Household Movers or Enclosed Auto Haulers if the have old moving blankets. Harbor Freight runs ads for 2" straps. Only downside is their only 27ft long straps instead of 30ft. But they cost 9.99 on sale/coupon. Hope this can help you out or anyone else. Harbor also sales moving blankets as well.
Great info. Flatbedding seems like a lot of work lol
Thanks, it can be
Great video Cindy ... I use ALOT of those items with my flatbed but we haul lumber so no chains here but the 2,3 & 4" straps are a staple for us ..
Thanks, you too
Cindy I have learned and enjoyed your videos and Supertruckerdan's videos too. I look forward to your future videos and although we are not exactly neighbors since I live in Niceville I hope you are enjoying Pcola.....
Thank you 😊
A woman that’s not scared to get her hands dirty, awesome!!!!!!!!!! 👍🏼👍🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼👍🏼💪🏼
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Great Video Girl!! Love the working woman hands! 😄😘😘 Be sage and keep up with the video’s. 👍🏼🤙🏼
Thanks 😊
Stay safe, that's real work. Best regards.
I did the exact same thing to my winch bar! left it on the drive tire and made a U out of it!
Cool to see your tools of the trade. But I gotta be honest, that bent winch bar made me laugh! Be safe! Give Myna dog a scratch for me. ☮️
You know, the latch is easily adjusted to make the door seal more tightly.. That's why the (rusty) threaded stem is there. Just loosen the jam nuts and slide in a bit.
Thanks again For this wonderful video
Great...
Take care and be safe upthere.
See you in the road.
Do you ever listen to "Trucking Answers" on TH-cam? The guy is super informative and he just did a great review on Central Oregon Truck Company. Thanks for your helpful answers. Stay safe, have fun and keep making your awesome videos. 😎👍
Cindyyyyyyy!!!! We Love You!!!
Awe, thank you. I love ya'll too :0)
I think you can adjust the latch on the compartment door. By loosening one nut &tightening the other , that allows you to move the latch bar in or out
I've already done that, it never got tight enough
When I'm laid over with nothing else to do, I watch reruns of CHiPs on Prime.
Felt bad when I went from stepdeck to rgn, no tarps, no straps, 10 1/2 chains 10 foot long, 10 1/2 ratchet binders, some rubber chain protectors, oversize signs, flags and got rid of the headache rack, all to reduce weight before loading dozers, cranes, etc. Pull toy said so.
cool :0)
Thank you for this video - informative!
"my box is full of rust......"
Might better check on that... LMFAO!!!!
Lol
You can adjust the latches to tighten the doors.
Already have
Just FYI 😊 some box latches can be adjusted I can't tell if yours is but may be. Also to avoid water collection I drilled a 1/4 holes in my box seems to work ok.
Silent Eater Productions that was the first thing I tried it didn’t work
@@TheFlatbedChick well I hope you find a solution and share it with us via video love your Chanel see you on the road ma'am.
nice to see your pretty face again, I did flat bed for 6 years and rgn 4 axles for 26 years, bull dozers, cranes, etc. Happy to be retired and enjoying lfe, pull toy told you that.
That's awesome. Thanks 😊
I haven't done flat top (flatbed) work for a LOOOOONG time, and never intend to again any time soon, but this was nonetheless very interesting. We actually use "gates" which y'all don't, and tarp quite differently as well, but still of a lot of interest to me.
Cool, thanks
Hey FBC, thank you.
You are welcome
Headache rack should be like a car door holes in the bottom for drainage, plus a rubber grommet for rust protection. Your so cool...grins
thanks :0)
Good afternoon Cindy
Good to see ya great video
Keep up the great work be safe
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Great video I loved it! A good way to solve you hook problem is grind out you pockets or the hooks to fit. I've done both works Great! Keep it up I injoy watching you videos. Maybe 1 day I'll run into you on the road!
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Im a rookie flatbedder KEEP THIS UP PLEASE!!
Glad you liked it... more to follow, but remember no matter what anyone says (including me) always check the FMCSA guidelines and keep out of trouble and keep safe. 😁
Thanks
big jim from bonny scotland..new to your channel. sure did enjoy it cant wait for the next one.you sure are a bonny bonny lass with a bonny acsent...keep on trucking..
Thanks, welcome aboard. :0)
The Flatbed Chick
Bonny?
Nice leg shot there!
00:35... those cute dimples....peach! 👍🌹⚘🌻❤❤❤❤
All that looks really familiar I worked for ATS out St. Cloud Mn. For 4 yrs even the Headache racks
Truckn Holmes @Truckn Holmes I start there next week at ATS. Why did you leave ?
Very interesting tools of the trade and how handy you are with them that darn girl I wouldn’t want to see anybody get on your bad side. 😯 😆 take care.
Lol, thanks. You too
Cool I learnt a lot 👍
So many thirsty dudes on here 😂 you can show respect to another driver without saying how cute she is
I just ran a 300+ miler yesterday in a lot of rain and found my passenger side box carrying a small load of H²O. I think I'm going to punch a drain hole in the deepest spot. not sure how the water entered, but I'd like it to leave after the shortest visit possible.
I run lowboy & haul concrete pipe , Just an '' idea '' that I use when Im not able to get my strap or chain thrown over , I went to a hardware store & got a 26foot long piece of rope. I got one that s like that plastic like & I have a few chain hooks that fit the size of chain im usen one like a 1 foot piece of chain with a shakle or you can tye it onto the rope, have something kinda heavy on the other end so when you through it over load it helps it over.Then hook to you strap/ chain , walk to other side use the rope to pull over you strap/ chain & it save on your shoulder too.
lol, that’s kinda how I get straps over a tall load. I use 2” straps to pull the 4” straps over 😊👍
@@TheFlatbedChick there you go, think outside of the box.
You still in the '' freightshaker'' , Freightliner?? Or the w900?
Thank you....well done
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Nice video!
AND SOMEONE STOLE MY GOOD LIGHT FROM CHARLIE, I am pissed off about that.
Or Coca-Cola on the bottom that I’ll eat the rest out. Stop at any convenient store like Home Depot or something like that and get some exterior weatherstripping for the inside of your door. This way when you close your door and the two weatherstripping is me and your door will be harder to close.
Coke is good on bumper etc. that can be washed off with a hose or pressure washer. Her boxes are enclosed and would be hard to get the "sticky" out.
You are so awesome I love your videos
I'm wondering about your rachette chain straps....do you lubricate them for ease of operations and/or protection? Also, for your storage box, would it be helpful to drill a few drain holes at the bottom so that water can drain if it gets in due to small sealing rubber?
You can the best I've found is chain lube!
you are the definition of a real woman!
Thanks, lol
that little JJ Kellar card is about 6-7 bucks a piece so grab one when you can.
Niceeee Miss Flatbed
hi cindy hope your doing well hope your having a wonderful week and myna is doing good as well :)
I'm well thanks, and Myna is at home running in the yard, lol,.... Thanks
If you take your straps off trailer and put them out of the weather, when not in use they will last longer, and if you roll them with the hook .on the outside then they are easier to throw and you don't have to worry about knocking out a fellow driver on the other side of the trailer, just a strap doesn't hurt as bad as a hook on the end of the strap does, I know from experience after walking beside a trailer when someone was tying down there load
I dont have room in my box for those straps, I need more storage
I kept mine in the passenger side, side box on the truck that way I wouldn't have to walk around the truck every time I needed a strap, my winches were on the drivers side of the trailer, storage on a truck is always limited but your are a good organizer, keep up the great work
@@keithmyers1454 every storage space is full, lol
Don't forget yer Snow gear !!!
And rain coat.... yuck! LOL
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Drill holes in the bottom of the box it won't rust as bad
Cindy take a hand held grinder and grind the slots out just a thought
The handle is adjustable so door will fit tightly against the rubber seal
Weaver Kevin that’s the first thing I tried
Hi Cindy, I noticed your door seal has the joint at the top which is a straight path for water into the box. It should be at the door base. Door lock can be adjusted to tighten door against the seal. Nice set up otherwise. Love how women think and organize themselves. Wondering do you have a strap winder ? Saves a boat load of time whilst being unloaded. I ask because you have yours wound up on the truck so you are throwing the hook end over your load which is illegal here in Canada. Also up here so much snow in winter the straps get messed up big time if left on the ratchet anchor.
That was the first thing i tried when i noticed it wasnt fitting tightly, i tightened the latch but it wont get tight enough. I do have a winder but not enough room in my box for more straps. I need a box on my trailer. ty
Green welder's sleeves, stay cool stay compliant :-)
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Hi Cindy. Check out Ron Prats channel. He is a tow truck driver in MO that has all kinds of chain hanging equipment within the tow truck compartments that might help with keeping your chains and straps in order. Just a thought. Is there a market for collected rust? Grinning! It is amazing what you have to tie down loads and you even know what they are used for and how to tie them down. Outstanding. Need a co-driver that you would have to train how to tie down all that stuff? Just kidding. It is always better to have more than enough than not enough. You are doing great. Have a wonderful day.
Thanks 😊
I bent one also same reason, now that’s funny. I keep it just because
Keep saying I'm going to fix it but when I get home work is the last thing on my mind..... 😅
Hi ..! Thanks for answering and sow my comment I’m so happy ..! I have many question to make you ..! Really I’m so happy ..!!
Go to "STEAL RUBBER PROD" and get bigger Seals.... The tie down calculator sells for $6.00 on line, from J J Keller.
Nice vid, I'll stick with my curtain van lol..
Thanks, lol
Just wanted to say that you are an awesome trucking chick and I have so much respect for you. And you are very cute.
Thank you
Hey sugar I need headache rack if you want your change the fit all you have to do is get someone with a saws all to cut deeper and water holes like every other hole and then to prevent all that rust in your headache box you go to your nearest Linux dealer and have it sprayed with a Linux line excess of material that will not rust and stronger than anything you could ever imagine and I’ll save your headache box for your under trailer boxes you always have them reinforced before you purchase them or after you purchase them if you’re not sure if something is somebody that’s been in the business longer than you have have a great day they call me beer can