A few things I've learned doing decking...
#11
02-06-2009, 03:52 AM
The more I chain the more I like it, I was intimidated at first but now that I've done it a few times I'm starting to like it more than straps. Look out rank I'll be getting a step or double drop and coming after ya!
 On a side note: would everyone please leave the light and low (4' high or less) flatbed freight alone, that's what I like to do and there's not enough to go around. Thanks guys you're the best. 
#12
02-06-2009, 01:22 PM
Bring it on. We'll interline and control the eastern seaboard. We'll go halves on a warehouse in SC so we can cross dock. You run south I'll run North. Better yet, if you get an RGN, we don't need a warehouse. We'll just cross dock 55,000 lb excavators in truck stop parking lots.
#13
02-06-2009, 02:34 PM
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I'll help with the big loads
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#16
02-08-2009, 01:32 AM
Bring it on. We'll interline and control the eastern seaboard. We'll go halves on a warehouse in SC so we can cross dock. You run south I'll run North. Better yet, if you get an RGN, we don't need a warehouse. We'll just cross dock 55,000 lb excavators in truck stop parking lots.
Second thought, lets just stick with controlling the eastern seaboard.
#17
02-08-2009, 02:47 AM
I do more size then weight. I have read some of the provisions and usually the heavier loads (up to a certain point) can travel at night, But that varies by the state. But usually the heavier loads are on wider or longer trailers with all the axles which makes them an oversize load. I think Eagles trailer is 10 or 11' wide empty. I've had 2 loads that were up over 100,000 lbs. gross but both were 13' wide also.
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#18
02-08-2009, 08:39 AM
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I think I have the strap throwing down pretty good. It's more about technique then strength. Had a load of styrofoam insulation, very high.
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#19
02-08-2009, 09:50 AM
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Depends on the state but what get's you is, even if it is legal width, with all wheels on the ground you are way over length and that puts a stop on you in most states. I am about 125 feet.
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#20
02-08-2009, 11:37 AM
Yeah, I like to roll my straps up in a ball and toss them over and try to get them to roll over the product and down the other side. I also now try to pull just enough strap to hit the rub rail on the other side and not fall all the way to the ground.
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