This channel is teaching me most of what I need to know honestly. I have always had the work ethic but I’m literally learning all this myself while working solo at this company.
Thanks for showing us...I will be a new driver on the road soon...I just have my CDL. Thanks a lot...I know that will save our lives and family too! Thanks Thanks Thank you a lot. God bless you and all of us.
Ty ,excellent video ! I am a newbie to flatbed work securement & love to do things right the 1st time, like you! I subscribed, I hope to be working for Systems Transport this week. God bless n stay safe n strong!😅
Thank you and i hear systems is pretty good and welcome to the flatbed lifestyle and yes God Bless and be safe nd strong. if you have any other questions feel free to ask.
What's to prevent the rebar from slamming forward despite the straps? And spearing the driver through the cab? Why aren't chains and wooden spacers necessary?
You build a bulkhead in the front to prevent forward movement dunnage is already used between each row and when placing straps you insure straps are placed in front or behind the dunnage to create pinch points to keep rebar from moving. Chains can be used but will also need edge protection so the rebar does not eat through and weaken your chains
I was taught that any type of bundled load like this needs belly wrapped at least 3 points to prevent the middle rebar from coming forward in a hard brake, and that the base of the bulkhead needs to be wider than the height, so you'd need to pyramid it out for it to actually stop anything
Hi, an EXCELLENT video. TEXAS Requirements are perfect. That kind of load at 5 feet is much much safer than 10 feet. If you encounter RAIN. Check the starp often. P.Eng. And I liked your video a lot. Stay safe. HOURRA.
I do use chains on rebar depending on the customer. Some customers don’t want chains used due to drivers not protecting the rebar from the chains and getting product that has damage from the metal on metal contact eating at each other.
@@roadlifewithchris1053 Chris, thank you for your response, I have never heard of the need to protect rebar, from anything, being that rebar is steel, what a world we live in. I enjoy watching you , and explaining how and why, and you do a hell of great cooking episode . Cheers.
I appreciate you commenting and Sharing your experiences as well, yes this world we live in now is definitely changing. I will be adding new cooking videos soon I will be taking some home time to restock and reload my cooking stuff and look forward to eating better than the options provided at the current so called truck stops even they have changed over the years. Again thank you for commenting and the amazing kind compliments.
Great video🤙. I’ve been hauling cars the entire time that I’ve had my CDL, getting ready to start running flatbed next week. I’m jumping in and learning without someone there to show me, I’m curious how you ran that belly strap. Thanks for all the info
welcome to flatbed, some places will allow you the throw straps on the lower teir before they stack on the next tiers, if not you can use a pvc pipe with a t-fitting on the end and a slit cut all the way across length wise accross the t-fitting or get a gavase tool and extendable pole (method i use) and push them through. i recommend that you ask the loader if you can throw some belly straps before they add the next tier.
My biggest fear is the product coming forward is why I've never had an interest in flatbed trucking. But I will be making the move this upcoming August, and my two questions are: Does belly strapping securement are what keeps the product from coming forward?? And is it driver laziness that the product comes forward. ??
99% of the time loads shift due to driver error either lazy securement or bad driving habits as a flatbed driver i always try and get 100% load securement or above although DOT only requires 50% Belly strapping is a excellent form of securement its is used on loads that are stacked 3 or more high like pipe or steel beams. Gut strapping is another form that is wrapped around the load to hold it all together used on things like steel billets and can be used on rebar the best thing you can do to get started is get the updated FMCSA regulations book and read through section 393.
@roadlifewithchris1053 This is wonderful, and thank you so much for your reply. I wish I had a teacher trainer like you to help me with hands-on training. You have plenty of knowledge .. I've been dry van driver for the longest, and I'll be making the transition soon in August. And thanks a million for your great advice 👍
In a way your right we spend a lot to make little compared to what is spent fuel rates high and freight rates low right now it’s tough for every one right now
This channel is teaching me most of what I need to know honestly. I have always had the work ethic but I’m literally learning all this myself while working solo at this company.
OTR boys love taking all day for load securement.
Thanks for showing us...I will be a new driver on the road soon...I just have my CDL. Thanks a lot...I know that will save our lives and family too! Thanks Thanks Thank you a lot. God bless you and all of us.
God Bless you as well and wish you the best feel free to ask me questions anytime
There's a 70% chance you didn't make it a year.
Just starting out an I’ll love to get all the tips I can get so I appreciate this video.
Thank you if you have any questions feel free to ask and I’ll help out as much as I can
Trust me I will, there’s no better way than to learn from a season pro.
Not sure how I got into these videos but Very informative , very well thought out , nice !
Thank you or watching and the amazing comments hope I can Keep making videos that you enjoy.
Ty ,excellent video ! I am a newbie to flatbed work securement & love to do things right the 1st time, like you! I subscribed, I hope to be working for Systems Transport this week. God bless n stay safe n strong!😅
Thank you and i hear systems is pretty good and welcome to the flatbed lifestyle and yes God Bless and be safe nd strong. if you have any other questions feel free to ask.
Good job
Thank you
What's to prevent the rebar from slamming forward despite the straps? And spearing the driver through the cab? Why aren't chains and wooden spacers necessary?
You build a bulkhead in the front to prevent forward movement dunnage is already used between each row and when placing straps you insure straps are placed in front or behind the dunnage to create pinch points to keep rebar from moving. Chains can be used but will also need edge protection so the rebar does not eat through and weaken your chains
@@roadlifewithchris1053 WLL of a fake bulkhead = 0. WLL for bungee cords = 0. You're running illegal brother
I was taught that any type of bundled load like this needs belly wrapped at least 3 points to prevent the middle rebar from coming forward in a hard brake, and that the base of the bulkhead needs to be wider than the height, so you'd need to pyramid it out for it to actually stop anything
Hi, an EXCELLENT video. TEXAS Requirements are perfect. That kind of load at 5 feet is much much safer than 10 feet. If you encounter RAIN. Check the starp often. P.Eng. And I liked your video a lot. Stay safe. HOURRA.
Thank you I am glad you liked it. I hope it helps people to make us all safer
@@roadlifewithchris1053 Yep and I learned how to do a bulkhead.
Awesome I am happy I was able to share
I have Hauled 100's of load of Rebar, Doesn't anyone use Chains anymore, I have Never used Straps to Haul Steel.
I do use chains on rebar depending on the customer. Some customers don’t want chains used due to drivers not protecting the rebar from the chains and getting product that has damage from the metal on metal contact eating at each other.
@@roadlifewithchris1053 Chris, thank you for your response, I have never heard of the need to protect rebar, from anything,
being that rebar is steel, what a world we live in. I enjoy watching you , and explaining how and why, and you do a hell of great cooking episode . Cheers.
I appreciate you commenting and Sharing your experiences as well, yes this world we live in now is definitely changing. I will be adding new cooking videos soon I will be taking some home time to restock and reload my cooking stuff and look forward to eating better than the options provided at the current so called truck stops even they have changed over the years. Again thank you for commenting and the amazing kind compliments.
Great video🤙. I’ve been hauling cars the entire time that I’ve had my CDL, getting ready to start running flatbed next week. I’m jumping in and learning without someone there to show me, I’m curious how you ran that belly strap. Thanks for all the info
welcome to flatbed, some places will allow you the throw straps on the lower teir before they stack on the next tiers, if not you can use a pvc pipe with a t-fitting on the end and a slit cut all the way across length wise accross the t-fitting or get a gavase tool and extendable pole (method i use) and push them through. i recommend that you ask the loader if you can throw some belly straps before they add the next tier.
This video was dope
My biggest fear is the product coming forward is why I've never had an interest in flatbed trucking. But I will be making the move this upcoming August, and my two questions are: Does belly strapping securement are what keeps the product from coming forward?? And is it driver laziness that the product comes forward. ??
99% of the time loads shift due to driver error either lazy securement or bad driving habits as a flatbed driver i always try and get 100% load securement or above although DOT only requires 50%
Belly strapping is a excellent form of securement its is used on loads that are stacked 3 or more high like pipe or steel beams. Gut strapping is another form that is wrapped around the load to hold it all together used on things like steel billets and can be used on rebar
the best thing you can do to get started is get the updated FMCSA regulations book and read through section 393.
@roadlifewithchris1053 This is wonderful, and thank you so much for your reply. I wish I had a teacher trainer like you to help me with hands-on training. You have plenty of knowledge .. I've been dry van driver for the longest, and I'll be making the transition soon in August. And thanks a million for your great advice 👍
Thank you for your amazing compliment and i am here if you have any questions i will be more that happy to answer and help
Who do you drive for
Bowers trucking and logistics in ponca city Oklahoma
Looks like gold rush
In a way your right we spend a lot to make little compared to what is spent fuel rates high and freight rates low right now it’s tough for every one right now