I currently have a load of 8"x22' plastic pipe on my trailer. 288 total pieces, 144 in the front and 144 in the rear. Because it's a step deck I have one bunk chained up. The load is secured 100%+ to the letter of the law. The problem is because the straps are longer on the back half of the front load, they flap. I should've put a twist in them, but I didn't think of it because I thought the straps would get tight enough. Because they flap, the load is pulling to that side. The load has shifted 8"+ at the top.
Oh and speaking of smoke tarps, this load requires it. Except you're not allowed to do it at the shipper. Oh and the pipe is completely covered in frost. If you've ever stepped on plastic pipe with frost, you'd know it's like a skating rink. Messaged dispatch "I'm absolutely not smoke tarping this unless you find me a fall safety system". They messaged back OK. Didn't hear back so off I went.
They wouldn't allow me to tie up the ends of the pipe either.