Honestly! I appreciate hall,I work for a well known flatbed company one of the top 3😂. Yet I still come here to learn. I might as well apply with y’all.❤
@@WesternExpressIncTrucking I’ll certainly keep that in mind. I have a few favorites I’m thinking about and watch your videos help make the decision easier.
Hey, I got a quick question. You mentioned on 03:15 that DOT says you hae to have 50% of the weight secure. Can you please elaborate on that? What about the other 50%? Thank you
One time she says no straps then she says 6 straps are you saying the X chains can not be straps it was a little confusing on the way it was stated. Im assuming what meant to be said is you cant use straps to make the X securement
wtf ? I changed like 3 company and none of them let me put chains or strap like that .... chains shuld pass for at lease 2 round thing on dot bar and straps do not roll over dot bar to cover dot reflection tape not more then 2 ...
How come in this video you put somwthing between the chains but yet when you did the coils you had two chains on top of each other with nothing between them in another video I'm confused
No edge protectors under the straps. Those ingots eat the hell out of straps. Guess the mega carriers have special straps that don’t need protectors over sharp edges
I’ve always used felt pads. But but some of them depending on where you get them from are actually smooth on the corners. If they’re rough or square then yea
@@bobbygable3891 chains dig into the ingots better than straps. Straps just put pressure on it but the ingot in an extreme situation can slide from under the strap, at least with chains the added friction helps keeping it from sliding. Depending on how long or how many pieces I either use all chains or a combination of chains and straps.
No, the big ingots (AKA rocks) are not like sows. The edges are smooth. What you need to be more concerned with is heat when they're fresh. However, if they are requiring a tarp, these rocks would be cool enough that straps melting is not a concern. I used to pull these 60k+ (permitted) from Greensboro GA to Russellville KY regularly.
No need for 9 chains and 5 straps in all when you exceeded what you needed with 9 chains...more work than needed unless you want to overwork yourself all the time..
You must have missed where he said he was securing it as if the rock was 60k. Different companies have more stringent securement standards that go above the DOT minimum. I've NEVER seen an OVER-secured load come off a deck. I've seen a lot of drivers with dumb looks when the load shifted because they did the minimum or less "trying not to work so hard."
@@aldridge950 They did just fine. The company I ran for pulling those loads (Metal) had all aluminum 48 x 102 Ravens and East with sidekits. Ours were all no tarp, so sidekit up or down depended on your own preference at the time. It was a little bit of a PITA if you had the kit up because you had to pull all the left side and the middle boards on the right, plus drop the tarp down all the way in the middle for the clamp in Russellville.
Don't ever run a strap outside the rub rail and hook it outside like he did its actually illegal to do that your straps and strap hooks have to be inside the rub rail and hooked underneath otherwise you and the d.o.t are going to have a conversation
Only some trailers specifically say not to use the rub rail “tarp bar” for securement. Some trailers also don’t have hook points to the frame so you have to go to the rub rail which is rated. And I’ve done my straps like that with dot inspections never had a problem that’s the way I was taught especially if the trailer doesn’t have hooks or other securement points under the rub rail or to the frame. As long as the strap on the which side isn’t outside the rub rails then you’re good, but this is flatbedding nothing ever perfect sometimes you don’t have a choice but to go outside the rub rail on both sides if the strap/winch may get in the way of your turn signal or if you have a step deck and your wheel well doesn’t have a securement point
To try to answer your question we have a guy that worked for DOT for 27 years and we have never had any problems with the way we hook our straps some States may say this is a legal but never give us any problems with it. So if my head safety guy that works for Western express Says that is OK then this is the way we're going to do it. And I really appreciate your positive comments.
Honestly! I appreciate hall,I work for a well known flatbed company one of the top 3😂. Yet I still come here to learn.
I might as well apply with y’all.❤
appreciate u taking the time to teach u strapping rules and techniques, u the best sir!!!
This guy is incredible 😊 I am so ready for flatbed when I graduate 💕
We hope to see you at Western Express! We have a great training program for new graduates.
@@WesternExpressIncTrucking I’ll certainly keep that in mind. I have a few favorites I’m thinking about and watch your videos help make the decision easier.
You're awesome sir! You do a really good job at explaining what you're doing, and in your demonstration techniques.
You are the man joe been watching all your videos... Shouldn't have to call you with these here for me. Stay cool brother 👍
I never sone flat bed but love watching your videos....yu know your stuff!!
Thanks bro
Another great video. I appreciate all the work you do!
These videos are Awesome! I feel like I could go out there now and secure that load. You do a great job, and thank you!
Thank you for the video, it is very informative.
No problem! Thank you for watching.
Thanks for the lesson and time u put in
I appreciate your vids bro, help me out A LOT when starting my hot shot biz. 💯💯
You said 30k X 4,700 = 6 chains? Is not a division instead of a multiplication? With or without a little mistake, your video is gold...!!
Awesome brother thank you
Nice job
Hey, I got a quick question. You mentioned on 03:15 that DOT says you hae to have 50% of the weight secure. Can you please elaborate on that? What about the other 50%? Thank you
Very nice video!!!
No edge protectors..??
Wow I remember I had pulled aluminum blocks just using straps
I was told never to tarp or use straps if the ingot was too hot. Does the foundry allow more time for the ingot to cool down?
Jus left class he look like Denzel in person💯
strap are backward the wear indicator must be visible at all time
Yes exactly
I just wish he'd stop strapping to the rub rail
No... when the wear indicator is not shown/visible then the working load limit of the 4in strap is 4000lb vs 5400lbs
@@JohnnyCadillac1994strapping to the rub rail is not DOT ILLEGAL... it just may not be the safest method
This Guy right here.... is one of the best in the business!
never seen a mobile platform. nice tie down
Thanks bro
Guys for X style chain I need 1 chain and 1 chain binder correct?
2 chains 2 binders
One time she says no straps then she says 6 straps are you saying the X chains can not be straps it was a little confusing on the way it was stated. Im assuming what meant to be said is you cant use straps to make the X securement
I think it's better to put it under the chain than over it
wtf ? I changed like 3 company and none of them let me put chains or strap like that .... chains shuld pass for at lease 2 round thing on dot bar and straps do not roll over dot bar to cover dot reflection tape not more then 2 ...
Hello Sir your videos are great.
Poor voice quality. Plz use a mic to make video
denzel can teach...
I thought she said no straps
How come in this video you put somwthing between the chains but yet when you did the coils you had two chains on top of each other with nothing between them in another video I'm confused
It was just a mistake I forgot I'm in a process of redoing that video over
@@josephmassey6372 do the chains chaff quickly if not using rubber separators?
This video made me realize we do come from apes thanks mr. Sheppard
No you come from wet dogs which are called bitches, just smell yourself wet yourself you smell just like one.
Hi how’s it going, does Western Express have any courses available to 3rd party companies? Courses on securement.
I believe we can work something out you can always contact me 615 556 4892
No edge protectors under the straps. Those ingots eat the hell out of straps. Guess the mega carriers have special straps that don’t need protectors over sharp edges
I’ve always used felt pads. But but some of them depending on where you get them from are actually smooth on the corners. If they’re rough or square then yea
why would he even use chains anyways ?
@@bobbygable3891 chains dig into the ingots better than straps. Straps just put pressure on it but the ingot in an extreme situation can slide from under the strap, at least with chains the added friction helps keeping it from sliding. Depending on how long or how many pieces I either use all chains or a combination of chains and straps.
This company isn't a mega carrier but gas a MEGA TURNOVER RATE....YOU CAN MAKE A LIVING JUST CHASING ABANDON TRUCKS !
No, the big ingots (AKA rocks) are not like sows. The edges are smooth. What you need to be more concerned with is heat when they're fresh. However, if they are requiring a tarp, these rocks would be cool enough that straps melting is not a concern.
I used to pull these 60k+ (permitted) from Greensboro GA to Russellville KY regularly.
No need for 9 chains and 5 straps in all when you exceeded what you needed with 9 chains...more work than needed unless you want to overwork yourself all the time..
You must have missed where he said he was securing it as if the rock was 60k. Different companies have more stringent securement standards that go above the DOT minimum.
I've NEVER seen an OVER-secured load come off a deck. I've seen a lot of drivers with dumb looks when the load shifted because they did the minimum or less "trying not to work so hard."
60k load. Alot of weight for a flatbed must be over 80k gross
Yep, well over 80k. The heavy loads are run under permit. Usually the permit is good up to 100k.
@@RobCalhounPGH no tag or push axle
@@aldridge950 Correct. IIRC, it was max 20k per axle X 5 axles = 100k gross.
@@RobCalhounPGH how the trailer doing with that weight
@@aldridge950 They did just fine. The company I ran for pulling those loads (Metal) had all aluminum 48 x 102 Ravens and East with sidekits.
Ours were all no tarp, so sidekit up or down depended on your own preference at the time. It was a little bit of a PITA if you had the kit up because you had to pull all the left side and the middle boards on the right, plus drop the tarp down all the way in the middle for the clamp in Russellville.
No
how much does western express pay flatbed drivers
That's going to depend on the fleet you will be running and your experience. To learn more, give us a call at 888-960-5670.
I thought the x chain was supposed to be done in the front to keep it from shifting toward the driver in case of a emergency stop🤔
You are right! We do have the x chain on there sir. :)
Its aluminum where are your chain protectors. This is no training video
You lock them before you get up on them,
Don't ever run a strap outside the rub rail and hook it outside like he did its actually illegal to do that your straps and strap hooks have to be inside the rub rail and hooked underneath otherwise you and the d.o.t are going to have a conversation
Only some trailers specifically say not to use the rub rail “tarp bar” for securement. Some trailers also don’t have hook points to the frame so you have to go to the rub rail which is rated. And I’ve done my straps like that with dot inspections never had a problem that’s the way I was taught especially if the trailer doesn’t have hooks or other securement points under the rub rail or to the frame. As long as the strap on the which side isn’t outside the rub rails then you’re good, but this is flatbedding nothing ever perfect sometimes you don’t have a choice but to go outside the rub rail on both sides if the strap/winch may get in the way of your turn signal or if you have a step deck and your wheel well doesn’t have a securement point
To try to answer your question we have a guy that worked for DOT for 27 years and we have never had any problems with the way we hook our straps some States may say this is a legal but never give us any problems with it. So if my head safety guy that works for Western express Says that is OK then this is the way we're going to do it. And I really appreciate your positive comments.
Fmcsa recinded the rub-rail requirement in 2006
She is fine.
Wow he skip’s showing how to completely do the x chain thanks now I see why this is a rookie company
Chain hooks 🪝 should be facing upwards