This Is One Of The Most Fun Loads I've Hauled

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Daniel B.'s Comment
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Sounds like a fun run. I am wondering why I don't see more of those on flatbeds. confused.gif

Many reasons actually. First and foremost, these loads are usually temperature controlled. In my case, the temperature cannot get below 60 degrees and my reefer is on 65.

Also, the straps would destroy the cage that is encased around the liquid. If you look at my picture closely you'll see the wires.

Reefer:

A refrigerated trailer.

HOS:

Hours Of Service

HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Wilson's Comment
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Ahhh! Temperature controlled. That would be the show-stopper for flat beds. I always thought those wire cages looked pretty strong though. Hmmmm.... You get all the fun!

HOS:

Hours Of Service

HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Bud A.'s Comment
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My brother drives an ag grade tanker. Today he was telling me that when he gets on the scales, once he's stopped he lets off the brakes and the truck rolls forward and backward three feet each way about six times before it settles so he can get weighed. He said if he left the brakes on it would take minutes before it would settle, the energy moving the truck stops the surge. If I ever get to where I can't do flatbeds any more, I think I'll try tankers.
Pat M.'s Comment
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Ahhh! Temperature controlled. That would be the show-stopper for flat beds. I always thought those wire cages looked pretty strong though. Hmmmm.... You get all the fun!

You can bend those cages with a 2" strap and ratchet.

The key to securing them on a flatbed is to run the strap under the cage and onto the plastic tank. We haul a few once in a while for construction companies but they are empty water tanks they use on job sites.

HOS:

Hours Of Service

HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Josh S.'s Comment
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I hauled a trailer full of 55 gallon drums when I was PSD and there was a lot of surge with those, so I'm sure those totes were a blast, lol

HOS:

Hours Of Service

HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.

PSD:

Prime Student Driver

Prime Inc has a CDL training program and the first phase is referred to as PSD. You'll get your permit and then 10,000 miles of on the road instruction.

The following is from Prime's website:

Prime’s PSD begins with you obtaining your CDL permit. Then you’ll go on the road with a certified CDL instructor for no less than 75 hours of one-on-one behind the wheel training. After training, you’ll return to Prime’s corporate headquarters in Springfield, Missouri, for final CDL state testing and your CDL license.

Obtain CDL Permit / 4 Days

  • Enter program, study and test for Missouri CDL permit.
  • Start driving/training at Prime Training Center in Springfield, Missouri.
  • Work toward 40,000 training dispatched miles (minimum) with food allowance while without CDL (Food allowance is paid back with future earnings).

On-the-Road Instruction / 10,000 Miles

  • Train with experienced certified CDL instructor for 3-4 weeks in a real world environment.
  • Get 75 hours of behind-the-wheel time with one-on-one student/instructor ratio.
  • Earn 10,000 miles toward total 40,000 miles needed.
Heavy C's Comment
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Dammit Daniel you came east of the Mississippi and I didn't know! In fact I've been in PA the last couple days. If you leave your comfort zone again we need to know!
PJ's Comment
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Daniel I sure find your sense of FUN different from mine, lol. I hauled 15 of those things from Atlanta to Denver a few months ago. IF you forget you got liquid back there mountain roads will sure remind you. Glad you got to experience it

HOS:

Hours Of Service

HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
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