What would you have done differently??

[Ricky]

(06-20-2020 )Chamberpains Wrote:  Every single state has different rules/laws on flags and strobes for overhang. I always go with dress it for success everywhere you go. Put a flag/strobe on it and then you won't get caught off guard.

As far as that dunnage, have you looked under the trailer for mounting things too? I have all my dunnage secured in between my frame rails under the trailer. Along with various other tarps and and stuff. I used to slide it through the dolly leg supports too.

I do a lot of front and rear overhang and have been for a long time. I agree with flagging and lighting for safety and to keep the man off your back. Laws for front and rear overhang very from state to state as well as enforcement. As far as loading loads, everyone can always learn something. Here are a few pictures of some loads. The first was some 75 footers, the truck in front had 73s. The other two are the last two of a bunch of loads I took to a bridge job. The last two loads were short 30s so there were nine pieces. The first one I did like you would normally, three stacks. The last load I loaded end to end which was better overall. Not so top heavy or high and the unload crew didn't have to climb way up there. I just felt it was safer overall and would take the heat if the man stopped me.