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RostyC 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. :D

rank 02-06-2009 01:22 PM


Originally Posted by RostyC (Post 437460)
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! ;)

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.

Walking Eagle 02-06-2009 02:34 PM

I'll help with the big loads :) :)

rank 02-06-2009 05:04 PM


Originally Posted by Walking Eagle (Post 437545)
I'll help with the big loads :) :)

...and I'll pilot for ya. :)

rank 02-06-2009 05:09 PM

Here's a question for you and Jumbo. I don't do weight so help me out.......if you're permitted for weight and not size, do you still have signs & curfews? I'm thinking no.

RostyC 02-08-2009 01:32 AM


Originally Posted by rank (Post 437536)
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.

You think big my friend, I like that. If we achieve that though, then why stop there. World freight domination? or perhaps world domination of all things? We'll rule the world and then one of us will get greedy and want total control and kill the other and since I'm not that bright I'll be the dead one for sure.

Second thought, lets just stick with controlling the eastern seaboard. :D

Jumbo 02-08-2009 02:47 AM


Originally Posted by rank (Post 437559)
Here's a question for you and Jumbo. I don't do weight so help me out.......if you're permitted for weight and not size, do you still have signs & curfews? I'm thinking no.

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.

allan5oh 02-08-2009 08:39 AM

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.

Still constantly learning. Every commodity is different, some guys that have been out here 30+ years still learn things.

Walking Eagle 02-08-2009 09:50 AM


Originally Posted by rank (Post 437559)
Here's a question for you and Jumbo. I don't do weight so help me out.......if you're permitted for weight and not size, do you still have signs & curfews? I'm thinking no.

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.

RostyC 02-08-2009 11:37 AM


Originally Posted by allan5oh (Post 437784)
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.

Still constantly learning. Every commodity is different, some guys that have been out here 30+ years still learn things.

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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