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.
@princepg4 Different places have different laws. For example, where I live, a trailer with 4 axles (a quad), truck and load (GVW) is good for 126,500 lbs. With a 5 axle trailer, it's 140,000 lbs. All are legal without extra permits. Even a tandem trailer is 93,500 lbs, which means a load of approx. 54,000 lbs
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 !
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.
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
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
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.:
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.👍👍👍👍👍
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 💪
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
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💪🏾
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.
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!!!
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.
@@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 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
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..
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 !!!
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
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!!!
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.
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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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.
Starting out with step deck how many chains and binders do I need ..? Coming from end dump
16 of each should cover you for almost anything @@MindUpG
@@MindUpG10 of each should be good
What are the rules on multi axles in terms of weight limit. How can he have 60k back there?
@princepg4 Different places have different laws. For example, where I live, a trailer with 4 axles (a quad), truck and load (GVW) is good for 126,500 lbs. With a 5 axle trailer, it's 140,000 lbs. All are legal without extra permits. Even a tandem trailer is 93,500 lbs, which means a load of approx. 54,000 lbs
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 !
I'm new to flatbed , I appreciate this video in a big way
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.
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
Thank you for showing folks that you hook the chain to itself instead of to the rail or stake pockets!!
Both ways are legal and accomplish the same exact thing.
I’ve pulled reefer currently pulling port containers. Always down for some new knowledge within the industry, good video 🤘🏼🫡
Damn. That load straightened the shit out of that trailer’s arch. 😮
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
Hahahaa man!!!! You already know! Ain’t going no where
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.:
I love my old snap binders, some customer won’t let you use them. NICE RIG
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.👍👍👍👍👍
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 💪
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
That truck and trailer are CLEAN. Personally I prefer ratchet binders though, the yellow ones allow the handles to fold in as well.
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.💯👊🏾🤙🏾
High key the neatest toolbox ive seen. need that chain hanger!
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💪🏾
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.
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!!!
I love watching you chain down a load
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.
She’s so dirty! Lol gotta get her back right
@@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
@@spoolinsvt6489 yeah we had a bunch of rain last week here and there I’ll probably wash tomorrow morning
Thanks for the video. New to flatbed. I have a SD. Thanks for the knowledge. 💪🏾👊🏾
Great video !!! I liked how simple your box is 😎🚛
I wish everywhere had a good lift that was actually made for what they are doing.
What size chain you hucking over that load? I'll be soar tomorrow just watching this.
Haha 5/16 baby’s
I always call those kind of lifts Big Red they are so nice.
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
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
Beautiful Pete cab. Great educational video. Safety first. Love the blues music at the end. Who was that ???
I subscribed too.
I don't like snap binders but you doing the fantastic job
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 👍👍👍
I was taught a little different but a good video none the less
You make it look easy.appreciate the video
Awesome! I drive à dump truck but useful considering I want to change to flatbed
That was awesome brother 👏 That's a nice stretch On the Pete 320????,awesome 👌
Nothing to stop load from sliding forward in a sudden stop or accident.
Check the color pins make sure they look good. carry on😊
Awesome, video brother👍👍👍
Learned something new in the trade. Thanks for showing us how it’s done
What about the spinning k8ng of binders...? How do they work...?
You ever tried rachet binders?
bro you literally a pro at that man
love the video and im only 7 mins into it XD
Where did you get the rails that are mounted in the side boxes that you hang your chains and binders on?
Very cool and informative video I appreciate you.
Awesome video bro.
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 ???
Love the videos! I have a question. How many miles on average do you go in a day?
Coming from hauling dump bucket how many chains and binders do I need starting out with step deck ?
great info bro drive safe
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
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.
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
I may have missed it in a previous video but what suspension do you have on the rear of the truck
It’s low low air leaf
@@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
Bro, your the best 🔱…
Can those "cylinders" (I don't know how they're called) above the box be moved back and forth on the trailer?
The winches I think you mean. Yes those are for straps and they are fully adjustable
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.
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..
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Nice video really appreciate the video.
How are you able to haul 60k? Do you need a permit for those, or are you still under 80k?
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
Awesome lesson! Thank you.
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 !!!
Thank you
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
Brunt work wear.
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Like your videos. Wish you’d invest in a headache rack.
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Why not use screw binders on your load ???
Good Video
Cool video😊😊
Interesting! Thank you for sharing
Why your trailer has 4 axles ?
What size chain?
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!!!
Thanks bro❤
Where is your headache rack
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.
Bro post a vid on your race cars
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What brand boots 🥾 are those?
Brunt boots
Yes Sir I always wanted to know how to tie down a trailer. Thank You.
I hate snap binders. I only use ratchet
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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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