Sitting here at the Ft. Campbell Pilot. Literally bought a 4g mobile hotspot, so I could watch your securement videos during my 34(s). Thanks for putting these together.
Awesome job! I leave for orientation at TMC in a week. I am so motivated to be at my very best and change my life. I’m watching every tractor and trailer that I see with an attention to detail like never before. It may sound corney but I want to make TMC THE BEST in the south...period. I see that this video was a year ago, and I plan to match what you did or better it in 2020. Thanks for setting the bar so very high.
That looks nice! I'm a new driver. 4 days into my 8 day orientation (new driver flatbed training) with Melton trucking. I like the way those bungies look.
I don't miss this part of working for TMC at all. Daily rolling tarps and then retarping the next load got old. Nothing like a good tarp job on a load of rusty steel. The whole experience wasn't bad, they had good equipment and I made decent money at the time but you had to earn it.
james grimes I worked there as well. I was a member of the safety team for two years. I came off the road 10 years ago , now looking to go back. But it won't be with them....lol.
You did real good,one thing i got from you that i wasn't doing that was turning them hooks out.thats a good idea ,i'm glad i didn't puncture the tarps .but them canvas tarp of old was hard to puncture anyway .but if i was 🚚 flatbed i would do that all the time.I'm the singingpreacher retired pavement pounder,i approve this video.keep on 🚚 baby.10/4
Looks good but you didn’t mention those straps that you put over the tarps. How many of those do you put on? Just one in the front and one over the middle where the two over lap? Thanks bro 😎 ✌🏽
Yes sir. Tarp a load, work like a dog. Always fun in high winds, snow and rain. TMC gives you what $25 bucks and they charge $125. WHo's the dummy? Conastoga's or van's.
Back in 88 before I started flatbedding,i was in Tx i met Bosshog of Style trucking he taught me how to tarp,in 92 i started doing flatbed thanks to bosshog i was good at it.Some of you old trucker may have known him because he traveled with his dog Fred.
Good video. Just left the oil field. Have also done flatbed loads during slow times and cant avoid tarp loads anymore so i ordered a set of 3 ultralight tarps from Carolina Tarps. Hitting the road with them Monday, i can't wait to tarp a load in South Dakota while its snowing!!!
I upgrade to my truck this week, and will be implimenting your extra 4" & 2" over the tarps + the 5 extra bungees down the side from the top row of D-rings to keep those annoying bubbles from blocking the view of the rear of the trailer and trucks behind me. Thanks for the video.
tmc drivers always been making me impressed how they tarp.. when you see a cube load not moving even one inch well thats tmc.. I'm a different small company O/O :)
Man I started pulling flat bed about a month and a half ago local, but after seeing all this extra work about tarping I'm thinking of going back to dryvan
@@truckeraxelmunoz4939 that's the main reason I decided to go flatbed. I just got done with orientation and am hoping I can tough it out through the sucking part.
Im going be doing flatbeding this month the question is do they make you tarp in bad weather like heavy rain and snow? Or do the shippers have a shelter to protect the load?
El wray Very few have shelters. You will tarp almost every load at TMC , in all kinds of weather. There are easier ways to make a living driving a truck. Whatever you choose , I hope it all goes well for you. 👌🏻
watch and learn is what the video title should be , great job... quick question for ya ... working for TMC , do you make your pick ups & deliveries mostly during the daytime ?
bosco358 it's weird when you pick up a load at night but yes there is I've picked up a coil at 9 p.m. and deliveries I've delivered at 12 a.m. I delivered at 3 a.m. but not all the time probably once or twice a year
@@truckeraxelmunoz4939 oh wow! I really, really appreciate that!! It would be quite a trek, I'm from Arkansas and I don't think TMC even hires from here.
What is that yellow electrical light do ? I am 16 and looking forward to getting my cdl when I turn 18 I know a lot about semis but I never seen the yellow cord before
geez man and u gotta be on time for deliver? like i know some times u guys get loads that may be 13'6 like how the heck do u climb up a load like that and safely get down?
When you are training with TMC do they teach you how to tarp like that to make it look good and not like a 5th grader did it. I did some hot shot with a buddy of mine and we never tarped before and we had to do it a couple times and it always looked like shit. Also do they provide the bungies and tarps
Axel Munoz The only time I strap it, is when I'm almost at the end of the tarp. Not much overlapping! But if you have more than 4 feet overlapping, I don't strap it.
@@truckeraxelmunoz4939 its all good brotha. Just popped up. Was just messing with yA😂Used to be in 91325 the last of the 379 short nose 13 speed cat. Still tarping the same way; with PRIDE. Be safe👍✌
@@truckeraxelmunoz4939 nice work! I've been driving for several years but I'm thinking about giving a flatbed a try. I've mainly hauled construction equipment to and from our job sites so tarping loads will be about the only new thing for me.
I had a woman at my orientation that did not make it because she could not pick up a tarp. It is a tough part of the job but so very necessary. If you believe you can do it, you should totally go for it. I've seen woman do shit men can't. TMC is a good company. Good luck👍✌
Thank you for the info. I'm trying to get a Job Driving with TMC. Nice to know you may be a future brother on the road! I hope they accept me. My application is in and under review! Thanks again for the info. I hear TMC is one of the best to train Flat Bed Drivers. I hope it's true and hope they accept me into the family.
I answered honestly about an old back injury that I was cleared of over five years ago with zero recurrence. Got answer back that despite NO criminal record not even traffic points. Zero lifetime points and zero lifetime at fault accidents. They are not going to accept me. They want honesty, then penalize you when you are honest even though it is a non-issue now.Hope you got it. I will not be there.
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Just tested out and got my truck Friday! Your the reason I’m at TMC!
Jason T Manual or Automatic?
Congratulations JT. How has it been so far?
Sitting here at the Ft. Campbell Pilot. Literally bought a 4g mobile hotspot, so I could watch your securement videos during my 34(s). Thanks for putting these together.
Awesome job! I leave for orientation at TMC in a week. I am so motivated to be at my very best and change my life. I’m watching every tractor and trailer that I see with an attention to detail like never before. It may sound corney but I want to make TMC THE BEST in the south...period. I see that this video was a year ago, and I plan to match what you did or better it in 2020. Thanks for setting the bar so very high.
That looks nice! I'm a new driver. 4 days into my 8 day orientation (new driver flatbed training) with Melton trucking. I like the way those bungies look.
I’m a door swinger looking to get into flatbed I’m seriously considering TMC and your videos are selling me even more on TMC
Thank you Axel for the instructional video. That's a good looking load! Very informative!
Might want to wear safety glasses. When them bungees snap!!!!!
I don't miss this part of working for TMC at all. Daily rolling tarps and then retarping the next load got old. Nothing like a good tarp job on a load of rusty steel. The whole experience wasn't bad, they had good equipment and I made decent money at the time but you had to earn it.
james grimes I worked there as well. I was a member of the safety team for two years. I came off the road 10 years ago , now looking to go back. But it won't be with them....lol.
Good job tarping and explaining. Helped me out a lot.
Good job bro.I’m new to flatbed it’s been helpful
Thank you for making these videos to help us noobs! It is very much appreciated!
Thanks for the info I'm still learning about doing flatbed and I'm in three months of doing flatbed work.
You did real good,one thing i got from you that i wasn't doing that was turning them hooks out.thats a good idea ,i'm glad i didn't puncture the tarps .but them canvas tarp of old was hard to puncture anyway .but if i was 🚚 flatbed i would do that all the time.I'm the singingpreacher retired pavement pounder,i approve this video.keep on 🚚 baby.10/4
Just put in my application for TMC today. Love all the videos you put out. This one gained you a new subscriber! Hope we meet out there soon, Axel.
Great job! You have basically just created a dry van lol.
Will be working on tasking Saturday at TMC orientation. Thanks for the tips.
Was tarping hard
Even that shadow looks good! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Thank you Axel for the video, I am a new driver and going to be doing flatbed, any and all tips are very helpful.
Kevin Browning no problem
It’s like wrapping a big ass Christmas gift. Lol.
Thanks for the video, I just started with gypsum and am new to tarping this is very helpful dude.
TMC always has good looking tarp jobs. Well, usually.
they must teach that "snap your finger" thing at orientation.. great video
That is how you tarp dam perfection
Looks good but you didn’t mention those straps that you put over the tarps. How many of those do you put on? Just one in the front and one over the middle where the two over lap? Thanks bro 😎 ✌🏽
Thanks Mike...it shows me what I was doing wrong.
Im watching this video as I wait on my load.
1st time tarping, thanks!
Thanks for watching im glad I can help
Tyvm loved the show God Bless you bro
Yes sir. Tarp a load, work like a dog. Always fun in high winds, snow and rain. TMC gives you what $25 bucks and they charge $125. WHo's the dummy? Conastoga's or van's.
sachmo omhcas I worked there when it was $50. Still not enough...lol. It's a good place for a student driver just starting out. Then move on.
Conastoga's are the only way to go !
i am a new broker, keep hearing from other brokers that "tarping is a part of the job" would love for all brokers to watch this video.
What always killed me was why we have to tarp a load of water pipe
$250.00 for tarping should be the norm.
Excellent bro, ponle!!!
Voy a empesar un canal en español para que me apoyes hoy lo empieso El Trailero Azteca
I am not a trucker but i like information even though i will never use the information lol great job
Thank you bro I'm with system transportation and idk how I do the front like that and the back differently
Thanks Sir! I'm on load securement so im trying get a visual of what I'm looking for
Truck driver/magician lol. Only if that worked getting to the consigned. Great video
David Smith lol yup
Love the video .how long from start to finish does it usually take you .I'm in the process with a recruiter to get into TMC
Back in 88 before I started flatbedding,i was in Tx i met Bosshog of Style trucking he taught me how to tarp,in 92 i started doing flatbed thanks to bosshog i was good at it.Some of you old trucker may have known him because he traveled with his dog Fred.
Damn I was 8 years old
Good video. Just left the oil field. Have also done flatbed loads during slow times and cant avoid tarp loads anymore so i ordered a set of 3 ultralight tarps from Carolina Tarps. Hitting the road with them Monday, i can't wait to tarp a load in South Dakota while its snowing!!!
I upgrade to my truck this week, and will be implimenting your extra 4" & 2" over the tarps + the 5 extra bungees down the side from the top row of D-rings to keep those annoying bubbles from blocking the view of the rear of the trailer and trucks behind me. Thanks for the video.
Lol gotta love rolling up tarps in the rain then a week later they still wet😂😂😂😂 lol
cotton patch sucks more in the snow lol
Yeah, especially when you can't ge all the snow off and then a week later you've got solid ice and the tarps are crunchy...lots of fun.
BUHAHAHA 3:24 “Shit no wait a minute!” That was awesome
Good video. You done a very good job
tmc drivers always been making me impressed how they tarp.. when you see a cube load not moving even one inch well thats tmc.. I'm a different small company O/O :)
Nikola Monev I ran TMC 4 years. My tarp jobs were the bomb. Not all their drivers do a great job. He started out with a wet tarp :(
Do you have a video on the 4 foot drop tarp those end corners are troublesome for me
Thank you for this awesome video.
Good job, I feel like I can do that
Great video!
nice video I'm just starting cdl school and tmc is company I plan to go with. I wanna do flat bed to learn the ropes and get foot in door.
Nice information for starters...... from india.
Your method is good.
A Go Pro camera on your head would make it easier and seamless.
Thx for the video brother Muñoz. Be safe out there.
Man I started pulling flat bed about a month and a half ago local, but after seeing all this extra work about tarping I'm thinking of going back to dryvan
Lol its easy bro plus you stay In shape
@@truckeraxelmunoz4939 that's the main reason I decided to go flatbed. I just got done with orientation and am hoping I can tough it out through the sucking part.
Im going be doing flatbeding this month the question is do they make you tarp in bad weather like heavy rain and snow? Or do the shippers have a shelter to protect the load?
El wray Very few have shelters. You will tarp almost every load at TMC , in all kinds of weather. There are easier ways to make a living driving a truck. Whatever you choose , I hope it all goes well for you. 👌🏻
So that’s how you do it! How often do you find yourself putting a tarp on a 13’ 6” tall load? Do you carry a ladder?
flewnvy right now I have one once a week they have ladders in the shippers
Axel Munoz thank you sir! Keep it safe out there!
watch and learn is what the video title should be , great job...
quick question for ya ... working for TMC , do you make your pick ups & deliveries mostly during the daytime ?
bosco358 it's weird when you pick up a load at night but yes there is I've picked up a coil at 9 p.m. and deliveries I've delivered at 12 a.m. I delivered at 3 a.m. but not all the time probably once or twice a year
Axel Munoz yeah I spoke to a recruiter and he said they have a regional spot available ... east coast
I just gotta decide now what I’m doing
I would LOVE to come to TMC & have you as a trainer!
Armstrong 3:16 any time bro I live in Massachusetts
@@truckeraxelmunoz4939 oh wow! I really, really appreciate that!! It would be quite a trek, I'm from Arkansas and I don't think TMC even hires from here.
Great video thank you sir!
What is that yellow electrical light do ? I am 16 and looking forward to getting my cdl when I turn 18 I know a lot about semis but I never seen the yellow cord before
Not sure if your still looking for the answer to this but that's the ABS line to the trailer.
Are those 8ft tarps
how long does tarping and strapping normally take? cause i know its kind of time consuming and u gotta be ready to roll for on time delivery
35 to 50 min
geez man and u gotta be on time for deliver? like i know some times u guys get loads that may be 13'6 like how the heck do u climb up a load like that and safely get down?
great job brother. thanks
When you are training with TMC do they teach you how to tarp like that to make it look good and not like a 5th grader did it. I did some hot shot with a buddy of mine and we never tarped before and we had to do it a couple times and it always looked like shit. Also do they provide the bungies and tarps
How was it when you started?
👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 great videos
You had a little extra on the bottom did you just roll it up behind the v bungee tie
Yup just fold it behind and Bungie it
If you do it right, you won't need any straps over the tarp! I never do and I've never had any problems with the tarp blowing or flapping around.
CONTAINERMAN68 I've never had a problem but you never know
Axel Munoz The only time I strap it, is when I'm almost at the end of the tarp. Not much overlapping! But if you have more than 4 feet overlapping, I don't strap it.
CONTAINERMAN68 I agree there
How often(percentage wise) do you have to tap your own loads?
Well last week I had 1 tarp load i cant really tell you on percentage there's weeks when I dont get a tarp and some when I tarp all week
Thanks for the information looking forward going tmc
How long does it take to tarp a load and how long to un tarp and roll everything up? And how much do most carriers pay for tarping?
AJourneyOfYourSoul 30 mins to 1 hour. Some co. don't pay for tarping. TMC pays $50.
Wylie pays 75 for tarping. Highest I've seen yet.
This is a developed skill. How many bungees do you have
A lot of them lol
Beautiful job
Why doesn't the company use Cramaro tarp systems?
Yo bro, your on top of a load. SAFETY FIRST! Use a Go Pro. But good video. Look away from the bungee👍✌
Thats an old video now i have 2 gopros plus a vlog camera and yup Safety aways first!!
@@truckeraxelmunoz4939 its all good brotha. Just popped up. Was just messing with yA😂Used to be in 91325 the last of the 379 short nose 13 speed cat. Still tarping the same way; with PRIDE. Be safe👍✌
How long did it actually take to do that complete securement?
less than an hour
@@truckeraxelmunoz4939 nice work! I've been driving for several years but I'm thinking about giving a flatbed a try. I've mainly hauled construction equipment to and from our job sites so tarping loads will be about the only new thing for me.
very nice tarping axel
Can you say Conestoga??
TRUTH!
That’s part of the final test of you can’t say it you aren’t hired
Thank you that helped a lot
The Military Company.
Huuaaa!
Good job
Kiddo
nice bro ,thank you. god bless you too
Thanks. Brand new at tarping.
need to put one in the middle before doing the second tarp
That shipper looks familiar. North Charleston area ?
I dont remember
@@truckeraxelmunoz4939 appreciate the video. This is my first week solo with tmc. And my tarp jobs definitely need work . But each has gotten better.
Thank you
Use lilweggie tarp clamps
Wow thats a tough job!!btw i hve a question and its out from flatbed trucking...are u a filipino?
Adventures of Tsinelas lmao you just made my day no brother I'm Mexican
Thank you for sharing!👍
So you actually have to do all that even if is raining?
Zeus Empire yup so you need a rain coat
Axel Munoz I think I just keep doing dry van but nice video
do you get paid extra for tarping the loads sir? thank you, great tarp job btw!
Darius Miller we get 25 for lumber tarp and 20 for steel tarp
Axel Munoz TMC recruiter just told me $50.
Not urbiz nope its 25 and 20
I worked there when it was $50. My friend still does. I'll have to ask him. Hope they are not screwing you...lol.
Easy 6ft drop tarp
Flatbed look like it's fun to do
Its awesome
I have my CDL permit now here in Memphis TN do tmc have a trucking school in Tennessee
@@elohiymofknowyah9993not in Tennessee but they can send you to Iowa to get your cdl talk to a recruiter
I just applied to tmc is it hard considering I’m a woman 🤦🏾♀️🤔
There are some girls that work with tmc
Trucker Axel Munoz Ook I appreciate that because every one keeps telling me it’s not for me 🤦🏾♀️
I had a woman at my orientation that did not make it because she could not pick up a tarp. It is a tough part of the job but so very necessary. If you believe you can do it, you should totally go for it. I've seen woman do shit men can't. TMC is a good company. Good luck👍✌
Best video
You have Sargent fisher teach yo that ??
Nope lol
I would expect more from TMC !!!
That has to be the easiest load to tarp.
Thank you for the info. I'm trying to get a Job Driving with TMC. Nice to know you may be a future brother on the road! I hope they accept me. My application is in and under review! Thanks again for the info. I hear TMC is one of the best to train Flat Bed Drivers. I hope it's true and hope they accept me into the family.
Rescue3EMS I just applied last friday. Hoping to hear from them soon as well
I answered honestly about an old back injury that I was cleared of over five years ago with zero recurrence. Got answer back that despite NO criminal record not even traffic points. Zero lifetime points and zero lifetime at fault accidents. They are not going to accept me. They want honesty, then penalize you when you are honest even though it is a non-issue now.Hope you got it. I will not be there.
Rescue3EMS I worked there for 4 years. They run that place like a military boot camp. There are better places to work. Hope you find a good job!!
To much work for cheap freight or for drivers getting pay by hour
Awesome
How about driving the load, delivering the load. That would be insane.
Great!!!!