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(2913, 1, '2018-07-05 06:58:40', '2018-07-05 06:58:40', '<p>[vc_row type=\"full_width_background\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" bg_image=\"2677\" bg_position=\"center center\" bg_repeat=\"no-repeat\" parallax_bg=\"true\" parallax_bg_speed=\"fast\" bg_color=\"#333333\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"light\" text_align=\"left\" top_padding=\"3%\" bottom_padding=\"3%\" enable_gradient=\"true\" color_overlay=\"rgba(10,10,10,0.2)\" color_overlay_2=\"#000000\" gradient_direction=\"left_to_right\" overlay_strength=\"1\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\" shape_type=\"\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/2\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_video_lightbox link_style=\"play_button_2\" nectar_play_button_color=\"Default-Accent-Color\" image_url=\"2805\" hover_effect=\"zoom_button\" box_shadow=\"none\" border_radius=\"none\" play_button_size=\"default\" video_url=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=He1VbTTgMy8\"][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/2\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][split_line_heading]</p>\r\n<h1 class=\"main_heading\">THE LEADING FLATBED TRUCKING COMPANY OFFERS YOU MORE</h1>\r\n<p>[/split_line_heading][vc_row_inner column_margin=\"default\" top_padding=\"1\" text_align=\"left\"][vc_column_inner enable_animation=\"true\" animation=\"fade-in-from-bottom\" column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\" delay=\"500\"][vc_column_text]</p>\r\n<h3>Where drivers come first.</h3>\r\n<p>[/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=\"large\" button_style=\"regular-tilt\" button_color=\"Accent-Color\" color_override=\"#a6854c\" icon_family=\"default_arrow\" url=\"https://intelliapp.driverapponline.com/c/lonestarllc?uri_b=ia_lonestarllc_83108081\" text=\"Fill Out Application Now\" css_animation=\"flash\"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" equal_height=\"yes\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" class=\"second_section six_box_section \" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\" shape_type=\"\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" el_class=\"boxex\" width=\"1/3\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][text-with-icon icon_type=\"font_icon\" icon=\"icon-user\" color=\"Accent-Color\"]</p>\r\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">MORE RESPECT</span></h2>\r\n<p class=\"sub_heading\">At Lone Star, drivers come first.</p>\r\n<div class=\"list_section\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Our dispatchers &amp; managers work to get you what you need.</li>\r\n<li>We give you plenty of opportunities to move up and haul higher paying loads.</li>\r\n<li>Count on us to treat you fairly.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n<p>[/text-with-icon][nectar_btn size=\"small\" button_style=\"see-through\" button_color_2=\"Accent-Color\" icon_family=\"default_arrow\" text=\"See What Drivers Say\" css_animation=\"bounce\" margin_left=\"55\"][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" el_class=\"boxex\" width=\"1/3\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][text-with-icon icon_type=\"font_icon\" icon=\"icon-truck\" color=\"Accent-Color\"]</p>\r\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"> BETTER PAY </span></h2>\r\n<p class=\"sub_heading\">Our drivers are the best, so they make more.</p>\r\n<div class=\"list_section\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>$6,000 Sign-On Bonus</li>\r\n<li>Top dollar per mile, empty and loaded miles paid</li>\r\n<li>At least $1,050 weekly – guaranteed.</li>\r\n<li>Pay range $55,000 to $90,000 - avg $70,000</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n<p>[/text-with-icon][nectar_btn size=\"small\" button_style=\"see-through\" button_color_2=\"Accent-Color\" icon_family=\"default_arrow\" text=\"Read More\" css_animation=\"bounce\" margin_left=\"55\"][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" el_class=\"boxex\" width=\"1/3\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][text-with-icon icon_type=\"font_icon\" icon=\"icon-minus\" color=\"Accent-Color\"]</p>\r\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">GREAT BENEFITS</span></h2>\r\n<p class=\"sub_heading\">You’re family, and we help you provide for yours.</p>\r\n<div class=\"list_section\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Paid vacation</li>\r\n<li>Free health insurance option</li>\r\n<li>401(k) retirement plan, with generous company match</li>\r\n<li>Basic &amp; supplemental life insurance available</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n<p>[/text-with-icon][nectar_btn size=\"small\" button_style=\"see-through\" button_color_2=\"Accent-Color\" icon_family=\"default_arrow\" text=\"Read More\" css_animation=\"bounce\" margin_left=\"55\"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" equal_height=\"yes\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" class=\"third_section six_box_section\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\" shape_type=\"\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" el_class=\"boxex\" width=\"1/3\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][text-with-icon icon_type=\"font_icon\" icon=\"icon-user\" color=\"Accent-Color\"]</p>\r\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">MORE PAY FOR EXPERIENCE</span></h2>\r\n<p class=\"sub_heading\">Do you have OTR flatbed trucking experience? Ask about our career advancement program.</p>\r\n<div class=\"list_section\">We’ll have you moving bigger loads for better pay. Haul head-turning freight with the most impressive equipment on the road!</div>\r\n<p>[/text-with-icon][nectar_btn size=\"small\" button_style=\"see-through\" button_color_2=\"Accent-Color\" icon_family=\"default_arrow\" text=\"See What You’ll Drive\" css_animation=\"bounce\" margin_left=\"55\"][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" el_class=\"boxex\" width=\"1/3\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][text-with-icon icon_type=\"font_icon\" icon=\"icon-truck\" color=\"Accent-Color\"]</p>\r\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"> TRAINING PAY </span></h2>\r\n<p class=\"sub_heading\">Are you hauling dry van or refrigerated loads? Want to move onto high paying flatbed driver jobs?</p>\r\n<div class=\"list_section\">We pay $750 a week – and travel costs – while you complete flatbed training. Begin driving – and advancing – as soon as you finish the program.</div>\r\n<p>[/text-with-icon][nectar_btn size=\"small\" button_style=\"see-through\" button_color_2=\"Accent-Color\" icon_family=\"default_arrow\" text=\"Check Out the Details\" css_animation=\"bounce\" margin_left=\"55\"][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" el_class=\"boxex\" width=\"1/3\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][text-with-icon icon_type=\"font_icon\" icon=\"icon-minus\" color=\"Accent-Color\"]</p>\r\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">COMPANION RIDER AT NO COST</span></h2>\r\n<p class=\"sub_heading\">Love the open road, but wish you could share it with a friend or family member?</p>\r\n<div class=\"list_section\">We’ll let you ride with an approved passenger at NO COST. (Your spouse - a young family member age 12 or over - or an adult age 19 or older.)</div>\r\n<p>[/text-with-icon][nectar_btn size=\"small\" button_style=\"see-through\" button_color_2=\"Accent-Color\" icon_family=\"default_arrow\" text=\"Learn More\" css_animation=\"bounce\" margin_left=\"55\"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"full_width_background\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" bg_color=\"#a6854c\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" class=\"drive_lone_slider_section\" color_overlay=\"#ffffff\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\" shape_type=\"\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][heading subtitle=\"WHERE DRIVERS COME FIRST!\"]DRIVE THE LONE STAR WAY[/heading][vc_gallery type=\"nectarslider_style\" images=\"2686,2685,2684,2681,2680,2679,2678,2670,2668,2667,2666,2665,2664,2663,2662,2661,2660\" bullet_navigation_style=\"see_through\" onclick=\"link_no\"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" equal_height=\"yes\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" top_padding=\"5%\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\" shape_type=\"\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color=\"#a6854c\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/6\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][vc_column_text css_animation=\"none\"]</p>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Aerospace<br />\r\nIndustries<br />\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2838 \" src=\"http://lonestar-llc.biz/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/AEROSPACE.png\" alt=\"CDL jobs in texas\" width=\"150\" height=\"144\" /></h3>\r\n<p>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color=\"#936926\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/6\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][vc_column_text]</p>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Building Materials</h3>\r\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2839\" src=\"http://lonestar-llc.biz/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/building-materials.png\" alt=\"flatbed driving jobs\" width=\"150\" height=\"144\" />[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color=\"#a6854c\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/6\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][vc_column_text]</p>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Construction &amp; Equipment</h3>\r\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2840\" src=\"http://lonestar-llc.biz/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/CONSTRUCTION-AND-EQUIPMENT-icon.png\" alt=\"flatbed drivers\" width=\"150\" height=\"144\" />[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color=\"#936926\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/6\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][vc_column_text]</p>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Oil &amp;<br />\r\nGas</h3>\r\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2842\" src=\"http://lonestar-llc.biz/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/oil-and-gas.png\" alt=\"flat bed trucking in texas\" width=\"149\" height=\"143\" />[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color=\"#a6854c\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/6\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][vc_column_text]</p>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Projects &amp; Logistics</h3>\r\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2841\" src=\"http://lonestar-llc.biz/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/logistics-and-projects.png\" alt=\"trucking jobs\" width=\"150\" height=\"144\" />[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color=\"#936926\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/6\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][vc_column_text]</p>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Renewable Energy</h3>\r\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2843\" src=\"http://lonestar-llc.biz/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/renewable-energy.png\" alt=\"truck driving jobs in texas\" width=\"149\" height=\"143\" />[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" class=\"customers_logo_section\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\" shape_type=\"\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][heading]OUR CUSTOMERS[/heading][vc_column_text][logo_carousel_slider][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"full_width_background\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" bg_color=\"#a6854c\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"center\" class=\"testimonial_section\" color_overlay=\"#ffffff\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\" shape_type=\"\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][heading]WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY[/heading][vc_column_text][testimonial_single id=\"2901\"][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" class=\"drive_long_content_section\" disable_element=\"yes\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\" shape_type=\"\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][vc_column_text]</p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Drive for Lone Star</b></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">Where drivers come first</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">Truckers are the driving force of our business. They’ve pulled Lone Star into the lead as the nation’s premier flatbed and specialized carrier.</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">Are you a great OTR trucker? Join us. Drive the Lone Star way.</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">Our team works together as family. We’ll never ask more of you than we demand of ourselves:</span></p>\r\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\r\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">When we make a promise, we keep it. Count on us to be fair.</span></li>\r\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">We take pride in our work.</span></li>\r\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">We do what has to be done, and we finish what we start.</span></li>\r\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">We know some things aren’t for sale. We know where to draw the line.</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">Lone Star has the most diverse, versatile flatbed trailer fleet on the road today. It includes double drops, RGNs, stretch and multi-axle equipment.</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">Our flatbed truck drivers haul the most impressive freight on the road. We serve the aerospace, building materials, construction &amp; equipment, oil &amp; gas and renewable energy markets. We pull everything from legal loads of wallboard to supersized wind turbines.</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">Because they’re supported by expert logistics, our drivers haul super loads with confidence. They can trust that all necessary permits are secured. Every foot of the route has been scouted. Someone has figured out where to refuel and park their oversize rigs.</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">It takes dedicated people to do this job right. Our drivers and support personnel live, eat and breathe their work. They love the chance to tackle a new challenge every day - together.</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">Are you ready to join the most professional flatbed truck drivers on the road?</span></p>\r\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\r\n<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s1\">If you’re a safe, experienced OTR driver, we pay you to train for our flatbed driver jobs.</span></li>\r\n<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s1\">If you’re an OTR flatbed truck driver, we give you the experience you need to move bigger, higher paying loads. We’ll help you move all the way to level 5, if that’s your goal.</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">We require only that you</span></p>\r\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\r\n<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s1\">Are at least 22 years old,</span></li>\r\n<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s1\">Have your Class A Commercial Driver’s License</span></li>\r\n<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s1\">Have 1 year of verifiable OTR experience within the last 3 years - or 2 years of verifiable OTR experience within the last 5 years</span></li>\r\n<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s1\">Are a safe driver</span><br />\r\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\r\n<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s1\">No more than 3 non-serious moving violations within the past 36 months</span></li>\r\n<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s1\">No DUI within the past 5 years (only 1 in your lifetime, and none in a Commercial Motor Vehicle)</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s5\"><b>Apply to Drive the Lone Star Way!</b></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">Other keywords: flatbed driver jobs, flatbed truck</span></p>\r\n<p>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]</p>\r\n', 'Home', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2656-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-07-05 06:58:40', '2018-07-05 06:58:40', '', 2656, 'http://lonestar-llc.biz/2656-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2914, 1, '2018-07-05 07:29:52', '2018-07-05 07:29:52', '[vc_row type=\"full_width_background\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" bg_image=\"2677\" bg_position=\"center center\" bg_repeat=\"no-repeat\" parallax_bg=\"true\" parallax_bg_speed=\"fast\" bg_color=\"#333333\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"light\" text_align=\"left\" top_padding=\"3%\" bottom_padding=\"3%\" enable_gradient=\"true\" color_overlay=\"rgba(10,10,10,0.2)\" color_overlay_2=\"#000000\" gradient_direction=\"left_to_right\" overlay_strength=\"1\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\" shape_type=\"\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/2\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_video_lightbox link_style=\"play_button_2\" nectar_play_button_color=\"Default-Accent-Color\" image_url=\"2805\" hover_effect=\"zoom_button\" box_shadow=\"none\" border_radius=\"none\" play_button_size=\"default\" video_url=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=He1VbTTgMy8\"][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/2\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][split_line_heading]\r\n<h1 class=\"main_heading\">THE LEADING FLATBED TRUCKING COMPANY OFFERS YOU MORE</h1>\r\n[/split_line_heading][vc_row_inner column_margin=\"default\" top_padding=\"1\" text_align=\"left\"][vc_column_inner enable_animation=\"true\" animation=\"fade-in-from-bottom\" column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\" delay=\"500\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Where drivers come first.</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=\"large\" button_style=\"regular-tilt\" button_color=\"Accent-Color\" color_override=\"#a6854c\" icon_family=\"default_arrow\" url=\"https://intelliapp.driverapponline.com/c/lonestarllc?uri_b=ia_lonestarllc_83108081\" text=\"Fill Out Application Now\" css_animation=\"flash\"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" equal_height=\"yes\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" class=\"second_section six_box_section \" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\" shape_type=\"\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" el_class=\"boxex\" width=\"1/3\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][text-with-icon icon_type=\"font_icon\" icon=\"icon-user\" color=\"Accent-Color\"]\r\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">MORE RESPECT</span></h2>\r\n<p class=\"sub_heading\">At Lone Star, drivers come first.</p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"list_section\">\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Our dispatchers &amp; 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Ask about our career advancement program.</p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"list_section\">We’ll have you moving bigger loads for better pay. Haul head-turning freight with the most impressive equipment on the road!</div>\r\n[/text-with-icon][nectar_btn size=\"small\" button_style=\"see-through\" button_color_2=\"Accent-Color\" icon_family=\"default_arrow\" text=\"See What You’ll Drive\" css_animation=\"bounce\" margin_left=\"55\"][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" el_class=\"boxex\" width=\"1/3\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][text-with-icon icon_type=\"font_icon\" icon=\"icon-truck\" color=\"Accent-Color\"]\r\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"> TRAINING PAY </span></h2>\r\n<p class=\"sub_heading\">Are you hauling dry van or refrigerated loads? 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They’ve pulled Lone Star into the lead as the nation’s premier flatbed and specialized carrier.</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">Are you a great OTR trucker? Join us. Drive the Lone Star way.</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">Our team works together as family. We’ll never ask more of you than we demand of ourselves:</span></p>\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\r\n 	<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">When we make a promise, we keep it. Count on us to be fair.</span></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">We take pride in our work.</span></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">We do what has to be done, and we finish what we start.</span></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">We know some things aren’t for sale. We know where to draw the line.</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">Lone Star has the most diverse, versatile flatbed trailer fleet on the road today. 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supplemental life insurance available</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n<p>[/text-with-icon][nectar_btn size=\"small\" button_style=\"see-through\" button_color_2=\"Accent-Color\" icon_family=\"default_arrow\" text=\"Read More\" css_animation=\"bounce\" margin_left=\"55\"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" equal_height=\"yes\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" class=\"third_section six_box_section\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\" shape_type=\"\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" el_class=\"boxex\" width=\"1/3\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][text-with-icon icon_type=\"font_icon\" icon=\"icon-user\" color=\"Accent-Color\"]</p>\r\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">MORE PAY FOR EXPERIENCE</span></h2>\r\n<p class=\"sub_heading\">Do you have OTR flatbed trucking experience? Ask about our career advancement program.</p>\r\n<div class=\"list_section\">We’ll have you moving bigger loads for better pay. Haul head-turning freight with the most impressive equipment on the road!</div>\r\n<p>[/text-with-icon][nectar_btn size=\"small\" button_style=\"see-through\" button_color_2=\"Accent-Color\" icon_family=\"default_arrow\" text=\"See What You’ll Drive\" css_animation=\"bounce\" margin_left=\"55\"][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" el_class=\"boxex\" width=\"1/3\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][text-with-icon icon_type=\"font_icon\" icon=\"icon-truck\" color=\"Accent-Color\"]</p>\r\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"> TRAINING PAY </span></h2>\r\n<p class=\"sub_heading\">Are you hauling dry van or refrigerated loads? Want to move onto high paying flatbed driver jobs?</p>\r\n<div class=\"list_section\">We pay $750 a week – and travel costs – while you complete flatbed training. Begin driving – and advancing – as soon as you finish the program.</div>\r\n<p>[/text-with-icon][nectar_btn size=\"small\" button_style=\"see-through\" button_color_2=\"Accent-Color\" icon_family=\"default_arrow\" text=\"Check Out the Details\" css_animation=\"bounce\" margin_left=\"55\"][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" el_class=\"boxex\" width=\"1/3\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][text-with-icon icon_type=\"font_icon\" icon=\"icon-minus\" color=\"Accent-Color\"]</p>\r\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">COMPANION RIDER AT NO COST</span></h2>\r\n<p class=\"sub_heading\">Love the open road, but wish you could share it with a friend or family member?</p>\r\n<div class=\"list_section\">We’ll let you ride with an approved passenger at NO COST. 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They’ve pulled Lone Star into the lead as the nation’s premier flatbed and specialized carrier.</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">Are you a great OTR trucker? Join us. Drive the Lone Star way.</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">Our team works together as family. We’ll never ask more of you than we demand of ourselves:</span></p>\r\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\r\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">When we make a promise, we keep it. Count on us to be fair.</span></li>\r\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">We take pride in our work.</span></li>\r\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">We do what has to be done, and we finish what we start.</span></li>\r\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">We know some things aren’t for sale. We know where to draw the line.</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">Lone Star has the most diverse, versatile flatbed trailer fleet on the road today. It includes double drops, RGNs, stretch and multi-axle equipment.</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">Our flatbed truck drivers haul the most impressive freight on the road. We serve the aerospace, building materials, construction &amp; equipment, oil &amp; gas and renewable energy markets. We pull everything from legal loads of wallboard to supersized wind turbines.</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">Because they’re supported by expert logistics, our drivers haul super loads with confidence. They can trust that all necessary permits are secured. Every foot of the route has been scouted. Someone has figured out where to refuel and park their oversize rigs.</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">It takes dedicated people to do this job right. Our drivers and support personnel live, eat and breathe their work. They love the chance to tackle a new challenge every day - together.</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">Are you ready to join the most professional flatbed truck drivers on the road?</span></p>\r\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\r\n<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s1\">If you’re a safe, experienced OTR driver, we pay you to train for our flatbed driver jobs.</span></li>\r\n<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s1\">If you’re an OTR flatbed truck driver, we give you the experience you need to move bigger, higher paying loads. 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Ask about our career advancement program.</p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"list_section\">We’ll have you moving bigger loads for better pay. 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Want to move onto high paying flatbed driver jobs?</p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"list_section\">We pay $750 a week – and travel costs – while you complete flatbed training. 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They’ve pulled Lone Star into the lead as the nation’s premier flatbed and specialized carrier.</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">Are you a great OTR trucker? Join us. Drive the Lone Star way.</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">Our team works together as family. We’ll never ask more of you than we demand of ourselves:</span></p>\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\r\n 	<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">When we make a promise, we keep it. Count on us to be fair.</span></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">We take pride in our work.</span></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">We do what has to be done, and we finish what we start.</span></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">We know some things aren’t for sale. We know where to draw the line.</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">Lone Star has the most diverse, versatile flatbed trailer fleet on the road today. 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Ask about our career advancement program.</p>\r\n<div class=\"list_section\">We’ll have you moving bigger loads for better pay. 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They’ve pulled Lone Star into the lead as the nation’s premier flatbed and specialized carrier.</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">Are you a great OTR trucker? Join us. Drive the Lone Star way.</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">Our team works together as family. We’ll never ask more of you than we demand of ourselves:</span></p>\r\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\r\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">When we make a promise, we keep it. Count on us to be fair.</span></li>\r\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">We take pride in our work.</span></li>\r\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">We do what has to be done, and we finish what we start.</span></li>\r\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">We know some things aren’t for sale. We know where to draw the line.</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">Lone Star has the most diverse, versatile flatbed trailer fleet on the road today. 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They love the chance to tackle a new challenge every day - together.</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">Are you ready to join the most professional flatbed truck drivers on the road?</span></p>\r\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\r\n<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s1\">If you’re a safe, experienced OTR driver, we pay you to train for our flatbed driver jobs.</span></li>\r\n<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s1\">If you’re an OTR flatbed truck driver, we give you the experience you need to move bigger, higher paying loads. 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They’ve pulled Lone Star into the lead as the nation’s premier flatbed and specialized carrier.</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">Are you a great OTR trucker? Join us. Drive the Lone Star way.</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">Our team works together as family. We’ll never ask more of you than we demand of ourselves:</span></p>\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\r\n 	<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">When we make a promise, we keep it. Count on us to be fair.</span></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">We take pride in our work.</span></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">We do what has to be done, and we finish what we start.</span></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">We know some things aren’t for sale. We know where to draw the line.</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">Lone Star has the most diverse, versatile flatbed trailer fleet on the road today. 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They love the chance to tackle a new challenge every day - together.</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">Are you ready to join the most professional flatbed truck drivers on the road?</span></p>\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\r\n 	<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s1\">If you’re a safe, experienced OTR driver, we pay you to train for our flatbed driver jobs.</span></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s1\">If you’re an OTR flatbed truck driver, we give you the experience you need to move bigger, higher paying loads. We’ll help you move all the way to level 5, if that’s your goal.</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">We require only that you</span></p>\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\r\n 	<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s1\">Are at least 22 years old,</span></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s1\">Have your Class A Commercial Driver’s License</span></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s1\">Have 1 year of verifiable OTR experience within the last 3 years - or 2 years of verifiable OTR experience within the last 5 years</span></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s1\">Are a safe driver</span>\r\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\r\n 	<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s1\">No more than 3 non-serious moving violations within the past 36 months</span></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s1\">No DUI within the past 5 years (only 1 in your lifetime, and none in a Commercial Motor Vehicle)</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s5\"><b>Apply to Drive the Lone Star Way!</b></span></p>\r\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">Other keywords: flatbed driver jobs, flatbed truck</span></p>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]', 'Home', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2656-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-07-05 08:05:14', '2018-07-05 08:05:14', '', 2656, 'http://lonestar-llc.biz/2656-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(2926, 1, '2018-07-05 11:39:54', '2018-07-05 11:39:54', '', 'inner_bg', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'closed', '', 'inner_bg', '', '', '2018-07-05 11:39:54', '2018-07-05 11:39:54', '', 2823, 'http://lonestar-llc.biz/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/inner_bg.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(2927, 1, '2018-08-26 19:46:37', '2018-08-26 19:46:37', '[vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" top_margin=\"3%\" width=\"3/4\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1535153273543{margin-bottom: -15px !important;}\"]\n<h1>Flatbed Truck Drivers Terminology</h1>\n<h2><em>Learn the Lingo</em></h2>\n[break]\nBefore you <a href=\"http://lonestar-llc.biz/otr-flatbed-driver-job-describe/\">pull open deck</a>, you need to understand the words and ways of flatbed truckers. You have a lot to learn, even if you\'re an experienced OTR dry van driver. With that in mind, we created a flatbed training program just for drivers interested in high-paying flatbed trucking jobs.\n\nWe pay you to train. Of course, we cover your travel expenses, too. (Our paid flatbed training is Reason #8 to <a href=\"http://lonestar-llc.biz/flatbed-driver-jobs-apply/\">Drive for Lone Star.</a> Be sure to see the details.)\n\nWe\'ve prepared the following guide to get your flatbed training started.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/4\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][toggles style=\"default\"][toggle color=\"Accent-Color\" title=\"1. STANDARD FLATBED TRAILER\"][vc_row_inner column_margin=\"default\" text_align=\"left\"][vc_column_inner column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/2\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][vc_column_text]OTR drivers begin flatbed training by learning to pull \"legal loads\" on standard flatbed trailers.\n\nStandard flatbeds share the following characteristics:\n<ul>\n 	<li>Flat, level beds <em>(with no sides or roofs, they\'re often called “open decks”)</em></li>\n 	<li>Width less than or equal to 8’6”</li>\n 	<li>Height 60” from the ground before loading</li>\n 	<li>Length 48’ to 53’</li>\n 	<li>Carry loads of up to 46,000 lbs.</li>\n</ul>\nFlatbed trucks haul cargo that won\'t fit on standard pallets or in box vans. A flatbed trailer can transport any bulky item its bed will hold. It\'s especially suited to carry wrapped stacks of construction materials, oddly shaped parts or heavy equipment. Flatbeds are best for weather-resistant cargo that won\'t be damaged by extreme conditions.\n\nThe flatbed trailer\'s chief advantage is quick and easy loading. Cargo comes on from the back at a dock, from the side by forklift or from overhead by crane or helicopter. For that reason, flatbed trailers are perfect for pickups and deliveries at off-road or unconventional locations.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/2\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][vc_column_text]<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4259\" src=\"http://lonestar-llc.biz/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/standard-flatbed.jpg\" alt=\"flatbed training\" width=\"700\" height=\"309\" />[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/toggle][toggle color=\"Accent-Color\" title=\"2. LEGAL LOADS\"][vc_row_inner column_margin=\"default\" text_align=\"left\"][vc_column_inner column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"3/4\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][vc_column_text]A \"legal load\" meets all federal size and weight rules, as well as those of the states through which it passes. Generally, the loaded truck is no more than 13’6” tall and 8’6” wide. However, legal lengths and weights vary from state to state.\n\n<a href=\"http://lonestar-llc.biz/heavy-haul-trucking-jobs-guide/\">Specialty trailers</a> often offer the flexibility to ship very tall or long items as legal loads. That\'s important because loads that exceed legal dimensions are subject to many federal, state and local restrictions. (See \"Over-dimensional Loads\" below.)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/4\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/toggle][toggle color=\"Accent-Color\" title=\"3. FLATBED TRAINING, OR SECUREMENT TRAINING\"][vc_row_inner column_margin=\"default\" text_align=\"left\"][vc_column_inner column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"3/4\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][vc_column_text]A skilled flatbed driver knows it\'s critical to prevent loads from shifting. Obviously, freight must remain on the open bed and off the roadway. It also should stay put, so the trailer always is balanced and stable.\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><strong>Flatbed Training</strong></span></h3>\nThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issues detailed regulations on how to keep cargo safely in place. Many states and municipalities have requirements as well.\n\nConsequently, flatbed training focuses on securement. Drivers learn to prevent freight from tumbling off the deck or piercing the cab during a quick stop. Equally important, they practice fastening down cargo of all shapes and sizes.\n\nNew drivers learn to avoid other hazards unique to flatbed driving as well. For instance, securement often involves the concentration of great weight or pressure in a small area. Hence, loosening winches or binders requires caution. Released too quickly or in the wrong order, straps and chains whip with dangerous force. Suddenly released, the load comes tumbling off the truck, endangering the driver and any bystanders.\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><strong>Securement Devices</strong></span></h3>\nTo contain a load, some flatbeds have “drop sides,” hinged to fold down for loading. A “stake truck” uses steel uprights, often removable, for the same purpose. As an alternative, a carrier can install a “side kit.\" (Scroll down for a detailed description.)\n\nMost flatbed training concentrates on means of securing freight to open beds with nylon straps or steel chain.\n<ul>\n 	<li>Flat webbing straps are more user-friendly and less likely to damage freight. They\'re available in longer lengths for taller loads.</li>\n 	<li>Chains are stronger. While nylon has a 5,000-pound working load limit, chains handle up to 12,000 pounds. They\'re more suitable than straps for heavy steel products. Chains also are less susceptible to abrasion on sharp corners. (Nylon straps need extra padding there.)</li>\n 	<li>A driver attaches straps to one side of the trailer with a metal hook. They connect the other side with a winch, which tightens down the load.</li>\n 	<li>Chains loop through a “rub rail” on either side of the trailer. A load binder takes up the slack in the middle of the chain to tighten down the load.</li>\n 	<li>Drivers also use rope, bungees or coil racks to secure loads.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><strong>Dunnage</strong></span></h3>\n“Dunnage” fills open spaces between cargo items and prevents shifting. It can create space under or between cargo items, so a forklift blade slides in for easy lifting. Wood, matting, drywall strips and air-filled bags commonly serve as dunnage.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/4\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/toggle][toggle color=\"Accent-Color\" title=\"4. SIDEKIT TRAILERS \"][vc_row_inner column_margin=\"default\" text_align=\"left\"][vc_column_inner column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"3/4\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][vc_column_text]A \"side kit\" equips a standard flatbed trailer with removable plywood or fiberglass side panels.\n\nThese sidewalls provide a protective barrier when installed around heavy equipment or freight. They also offer structure and support for uncrated, unpackaged cargo. For instance, a flatbed equipped with a side kit can carry granular material like soybeans. It also can haul small, loose objects like watermelons - or oddly shaped pieces like scrap metal.\n\nA \"covered wagon\" is a tarp and bow system installed over a side kit. It provides additional protection from the elements.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/4\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/toggle][toggle color=\"Accent-Color\" title=\"5. TARPING\"][vc_row_inner column_margin=\"default\" text_align=\"left\"][vc_column_inner column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"3/4\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][vc_column_text]Some flatbed loads are covered with tarps to protect against weather, wind, dirt or moisture. Tarp securement is a critical part of flatbed training.\n\nUsually made of heavy vinyl or PVC, tarps are water and tear resistant. Rows of D-rings and grommets run its length. They’re used to accommodate the ratchet straps, bungees, ropes or chains that pull a tarp tight over cargo.\n\nTarps come in a variety of shapes, weights and sizes to cover specific types of freight. The largest weigh up to 80 pounds when dry - far more when wet or icy.\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><strong>Common Tarps</strong></span></h3>\n<ul>\n 	<li><strong>Lumber tarps</strong> originally were used for specialized lumber hauling. They’ve become all-purpose covers to protect pallets and other bulky cargo. Commonly 24’ wide and anywhere from 26’ to 30’ long, they cover large, high loads. The lumber tarp features a flap that folds down over one end of the load. The flap provides a tighter seal and prevents “parachuting” <em>(when the wind fills and billows a tarp)</em>.</li>\n 	<li><strong>Steel tarps</strong> are smaller than lumber tarps – typically either 12’ or 16’ wide and 24’ long. They are four-sided, without flaps. Steel tarps protect heavy loads with a low profile, such as steel rods, sheet steel and cables. They also provide “top only” protection for loads of crated material.</li>\n 	<li><strong>Smoke tarps</strong>, at 10’ or 12’ by 12’, are much smaller. Also known as nose tarps, they cover the top front of a load, protecting against exhaust, bugs and road debris. They block wind from whistling through long pipes, too. Smoke tarps can cover small portions of cargo on the open bed as well.</li>\n 	<li><strong>Coil tarps</strong> also are called bag tarps, because of their shape. They fit like snug caps over steel coils or cable spools, keeping them dry and tightly wound.</li>\n 	<li><strong>Machinery tarps</strong> protect valuable manufacturing or machine equipment from weather and road vibration. They cover the oversized, odd-shaped loads carried on specialty trailers. Many are custom sewn.</li>\n</ul>\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/4\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/toggle][toggle color=\"Accent-Color\" title=\"6. BULKHEAD OR HEADACHE RACKS\"][vc_row_inner column_margin=\"default\" text_align=\"left\"][vc_column_inner column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"3/4\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][vc_column_text]Bulkheads and headache racks are safety barriers. They protect the driver from cargo that breaks loose during a sudden stop.\n<ul>\n 	<li>A headache rack is a reinforcing panel attached directly to the tractor’s frame, behind the cab or sleeper. If the cargo pushes forward, it knocks the cab off its frame rather than penetrating it.</li>\n 	<li>A bulkhead is attached to the trailer itself, on the end of the deck closest to the tractor. It blocks the cargo’s forward motion. Upon impact, the bulkhead bends, forcing cargo up and over the cab as it moves forward.</li>\n</ul>\nHeadache racks are standard equipment on many OTR cabs. On the other hand, flatbed trailers used for local deliveries commonly use bulkheads.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/4\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/toggle][toggle color=\"Accent-Color\" title=\"7. OVER-DIMENSIONAL LOADS\"][vc_row_inner column_margin=\"default\" text_align=\"left\"][vc_column_inner column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"3/4\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][vc_column_text]Drivers begin flatbed training by learning to pull legal loads. After that, they advance by hauling oversized freight. With experience, many OTR flatbed drivers develop the skill and concentration necessary for super heavy hauling.\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><strong>Permitted Loads</strong></span></h3>\nWhile flatbed trailers are flexible, the road system is not. For that reason, delivering oversized loads presents many technical, legal and logistical challenges. Lane width, bridge strength, signal height, ramp curvature and traffic patterns are just a few. It takes great care to drive safely in traffic without damaging your surroundings.\n\nThat’s why it takes <a href=\"https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/freight/sw/permit_report/index.htm\">special permits</a>, too.\n\nTo travel legally, an oversized load must obtain a permit from every state through which it passes. Many cities and counties require permits, too. All permits are load-specific and valid for a limited number of days.\n\nOver-dimensional truckers only move large and/or heavy units. In other words, if you can divide an oversized load into smaller legal loads without decreasing its value, your shipment will not receive a permit.\n\nPermitted loads are subject to federal, state and local safety restrictions. They might include any or all of the following:\n<ul>\n 	<li>In most jurisdictions, permitted loads may move only during daylight hours, Monday through Friday, and not on holidays.</li>\n 	<li>The driver often must follow pre-approved travel routes.</li>\n 	<li>The load may require paid police escorts along designated stretches.</li>\n 	<li>The hauler may need to arrange the movement of overhanging signals or wires en route.</li>\n 	<li>The load may have to be marked by red safety flags, banners and amber lights.</li>\n 	<li>Loads wider than 11’6” and/or taller than 13’6” typically require pilot/pole/escort cars from origin to destination.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><strong>Super Loads</strong></span></h3>\nExtremely wide, tall, long or heavy loads are known as “<a href=\"http://lonestar-llc.biz/heavy-haul-trucking-jobs-guide/\">super loads</a>.” The definition varies from state to state. A loaded truck that is over 16’ wide, 16’ tall, 160’ long and/or 200,000 lbs. qualifies in most. Super loads are subject to extensive permitting processes.\n\nSpecialized trucking companies like Lone Star often handle over-dimensional cargo. Our specialty trailers and expert drivers can handle the complex challenges of a permitted load.\n\nWant to be paid as you train to pull open deck, and then <a href=\"http://lonestar-llc.biz/flatbed-company-driver-jobs/\">paid more</a> to haul oversized freight?[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/4\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/toggle][/toggles][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"center\" top_padding=\"4%\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\" shape_type=\"\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"Join Our Family\" font_container=\"tag:p|font_size:28pt|text_align:center|line_height:30pt\" google_fonts=\"font_family:Seaweed%20Script%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal\"][vc_column_text][button open_new_tab=\"true\" color=\"accent-color\" hover_text_color_override=\"#fff\" size=\"large\" url=\"https://intelliapp.driverapponline.com/c/lonestarllc?r=ride4lsws\" text=\"Fill Out Application\" color_override=\"\"]\n<div style=\"padding-top: 10px;\"]\n</div>\n[button open_new_tab=\"true\" color=\"accent-color\" hover_text_color_override=\"#fff\" size=\"large\" url=\"tel:+18667508520\" text=\"Call Now: 866-750-8520\" color_override=\"\"][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]', 'Flatbed Truck Drivers\' Terminology', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2823-autosave-v1', '', '', '2018-08-26 19:46:37', '2018-08-26 19:46:37', '', 2823, 'http://lonestar-llc.biz/2823-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2928, 1, '2018-07-05 11:46:36', '2018-07-05 11:46:36', '<p>[vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"STANDARD FLATBED TRAILER\"][vc_column_text]Standard flatbed trailers that carry \"legal loads\" share the following characteristics:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>A flat, level bed with no sides or roof. (That’s why they\'re called “open decks.”)</li>\r\n<li>Width less than or equal to 8’6”</li>\r\n<li>Height 60” from the ground before loading</li>\r\n<li>Length48’ to 53’</li>\r\n<li>Carries aload of up to 46,000 lbs</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Flatbed trucks carry cargo that won\'t fit on standard pallets or in box vans. A flatbed trailer can transport any bulky item its bed will hold. This includes wrapped stacks of construction materials, oddly shaped machine components and big equipment. Flatbeds are best for cargo that can withstand extreme temperatures or conditions.</p>\r\n<p>The flatbed trailer\'s chief advantage is quick and easy loading. Cargo is brought on from the back at a dock, from the side by forklift or from overhead by crane or helicopter. Flatbed trailers are perfect for pickups and deliveries at off-road or unconventional locations.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"LEGAL LOADS\"][vc_column_text]A \"legal load\" meets all federal size and weight rules, as well as those of the states through which it passes. In general, the loaded truck is no more than 13’6” tall and 8’6” wide. Legal lengths and weights vary from state to state.</p>\r\n<p>Oversized cargo may be carried on specialty trailers to stay within legal dimensions.</p>\r\n<p>Loads that exceed legal dimensions often requirepermitting and may be subject to federal, state or local restrictions. (See \"Over Dimensional Loads\" below.)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"SECUREMENT\"][vc_column_text]Freight must be properly secured to prevent shifting. It has to stay on the trailer and off the roadway. It also has to remain in place on the bed, distributed over the axles as originally loaded. This keeps the trailer balanced and stable. It prevents dangerous stress on any one tire or section of the bed. In the event of a quick stop, it prevents cargo from pushing into the cab and injuring the driver.</p>\r\n<p>The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issues detailed regulations on properly securing cargo. Many municipalities have their own requirements, too.</p>\r\n<p>To help retain a load, some flatbeds have “drop sides” that are hinged to fold down for loading. A “stake truck” uses steel uprights, often removable, for the same purpose. Or a “side kit” can be installed. (Scroll down for adetailed description.)</p>\r\n<p>Flatbed truck drivers most commonly secure freight to open beds with nylon straps or steel chain.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Flat webbing straps are more user friendly and less likely to damage freight. They\'re available in longer lengths for taller loads.</li>\r\n<li>Chains are stronger. While nylon has a 5,000-pound working load limit, chains handle up to 12,000 pounds. They\'re more suitable than straps for heavy steel products. Chains are also less susceptible to abrasion on sharp corners. (Nylon straps need extra padding there.)</li>\r\n<li>Straps are attached to one side of the trailer with a metal hook. They’re attached to the other side with a winch, which tightens down the load.</li>\r\n<li>Chains are looped through a special “rub rail” on either side of the trailer. A load binder takes up the slack in the middle of the chain to tighten down the load.</li>\r\n<li>Drivers also use rope, bungees or coil racks to secure loads.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>“Dunnage” fills open spaces between cargo items and prevents shifting. It can create space under or between cargo items, so a forklift blade slides in for easy lifting. Wood, matting, dry wall strips and air-filled bags commonly serve as dunnage.</p>\r\n<p>Securementmay involve concentrating weight or pressure in a small area. Removing securement devices requires caution. If done incorrectly, strong forcessuddenly are unleashed, destablizing the load and endangering everyone in the vicinity.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"SIDEKIT TRAILERS\"][vc_column_text]A standard flatbed trailer can be equipped with a “side kit.” Removable plywood or fiberglass side panels form the trailer\'s sidewalls. They provide structure, support and extra protection for the load.</p>\r\n<p>With a side kit, a flatbed truck hauls loose cargo that’s not crated or packaged. That includes granular material, like soybeans - small objects, likewatermelons - or oddly shaped pieces, like scrap metal. A side kit forms a protective barrier, too. It can be built around heavy freight or equipment that’s already loaded on the deck.</p>\r\n<p>A tarp and bow system may be installed over asidekit to protect cargo from the elements. Then the trailer is called a “covered wagon.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"BULKHEAD AND HEADACHE RACKS\"][vc_column_text]Bulkheads and headache racks are safety barriers. They protect the driver from cargo that breaks loose during a sudden stop.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>A headache rack is a reinforcingpanel attached directly to the tractor’s frame, behind the cab or sleeper. If the cargo pushes forward, it knocks the cab off its frame rather than penetrating it.</li>\r\n<li>A bulkhead is attached to the trailer itself, on the end of the deck closest to the tractor. It’s meant to block the cargo’s forward motion. Impact causes the bulkhead to bend and push the load up, over the cab.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>OTR cabs often are equipped with headache racks. Bulkheads are more commonly used on local routes.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"TARPING\"][vc_column_text]Some loads need protection from weather, wind, dirt or moisture. Flatbed truck drivers cover them with tarpaulins, or tarps.</p>\r\n<p>Tarps usually are made of a heavy vinyl orPVC for water, weather and tear resistance. Rows of D-rings and grommets run its length. They’re used to accommodate the ratchet straps,bungees, ropes or chains that pull a tarp tight over cargo.</p>\r\n<p>Tarps come in a variety of shapes, sizes and weights to cover specific types of freight. The largestweigh up to 80 pounds when dry, and far more when wet or icy. These are a few of the most common types:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Lumber tarps</strong> originally were intended for specialized lumber hauling. They’ve become all-purpose covers to protect pallets and other bulky cargo. Commonly 24’ wide and anywhere from 26’ to 30’ long, they cover large, high loads. The lumber tarp features a flap that folds down over one end of the load. The flap provides a tighter seal and prevents “parachuting” (when wind fills and billows a tarp).</li>\r\n<li><strong>Steel tarps</strong> are smaller than lumber tarps – typically either 12’ or 16’ wide and 24’ long. They are four-sided, without flaps. Steel tarps protect heavy loads with a low profile, such as steel rods, sheet steel and cables. They also provide “top only” protection for loads of crated material.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Smoke tarps</strong>, at 10’ or 12’ by 12’, are much smaller. Also known as nose tarps, they cover the top front of a load, protecting against exhaust, bugs and road debris. They can be secured over the front of a load of pipes to prevent wind from whistling through. Smoke tarps can cover small portions of cargo on the open bed, too.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Coil tarps</strong> also are called bag tarps, because they’re sewn in a bag shape. Like a fitted cap, they’re pulled over steel or aluminum coils or cable spools to keep them dry and tightly wound.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Machinery tarps</strong> protect valuable manufacturing or machine equipment from weather and road vibration. They cover the oversized, odd-shaped loads carried on specialty trailers. Many are manufactured to custom specifications.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"OVER DIMENSIONAL LOADS\"][vc_column_text]There are more than 14 different types of flatbed and specialty trailers. The weight and dimensions of their loadsrange from \"legal\"to extremely oversized. (See \"Legal Load\" above.)</p>\r\n<p>Flatbed trailers areflexible. The road system is not. Delivering an over dimensional load presents serious technical, legal and logistical challenges. Lane width, bridge strength, signal height, ramp curvature and traffic patterns are just a few.</p>\r\n<p>It takes skill and concentration to deliver an oversized load on time. It takes great care to travel safely in traffic without damaging your surroundings.</p>\r\n<p>That’s why it takes specialpermits, too.</p>\r\n<p>To travel legally, an oversized load needs a permitin every state through which it travels. Many cities and counties require permits, too. All permits are load-specific and valid for a limited number of days.</p>\r\n<p>Over dimensional trucking is meant for the transport of large and heavy units, not small units combined into an oversizedload. A permit is issued only if a shipment can’t be divided into smaller legal loads in less than 8 hours without decreasing its value.</p>\r\n<p>Permitted loads are subject to federal, state and local safety restrictions. They mightinclude any or all of the following:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>In most states, permitted loads may be moved only during daylight hours, Monday through Friday, and not on holidays.</li>\r\n<li>The driver often is limited to the use of pre-approved travel routes.</li>\r\n<li>Paid police escorts may be required along designated stretches.</li>\r\n<li>The hauler may need toarrangeto move overhanging signals or wires enroute.</li>\r\n<li>The load may have to be marked by red safety flags, banners and amber lights.</li>\r\n<li>Loads wider than 11’6” and/or taller than 13’6” typically require pilot/pole/escort cars from origin to destination.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Extremely wide, tall, long or heavy loads are known as “super loads.” The definition varies from state to state. A loaded truck that’s over 16’ wide, 16’ tall, 160’ long and/or 200,000 lbs. qualifies in most. Super loads are subject to special, extensive permitting processes.</p>\r\n<p>Over dimensional loads often are handled by specialized trucking companies. They have fleets of specialty trailers. 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(2929, 1, '2018-07-05 11:50:19', '2018-07-05 11:50:19', '<p>[vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"STANDARD FLATBED TRAILER\"][vc_column_text]Standard flatbed trailers that carry \"legal loads\" share the following characteristics:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>A flat, level bed with no sides or roof. (That’s why they\'re called “open decks.”)</li>\r\n<li>Width less than or equal to 8’6”</li>\r\n<li>Height 60” from the ground before loading</li>\r\n<li>Length48’ to 53’</li>\r\n<li>Carries aload of up to 46,000 lbs</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Flatbed trucks carry cargo that won\'t fit on standard pallets or in box vans. A flatbed trailer can transport any bulky item its bed will hold. This includes wrapped stacks of construction materials, oddly shaped machine components and big equipment. Flatbeds are best for cargo that can withstand extreme temperatures or conditions.</p>\r\n<p>The flatbed trailer\'s chief advantage is quick and easy loading. Cargo is brought on from the back at a dock, from the side by forklift or from overhead by crane or helicopter. Flatbed trailers are perfect for pickups and deliveries at off-road or unconventional locations.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"LEGAL LOADS\"][vc_column_text]A \"legal load\" meets all federal size and weight rules, as well as those of the states through which it passes. In general, the loaded truck is no more than 13’6” tall and 8’6” wide. Legal lengths and weights vary from state to state.</p>\r\n<p>Oversized cargo may be carried on specialty trailers to stay within legal dimensions.</p>\r\n<p>Loads that exceed legal dimensions often requirepermitting and may be subject to federal, state or local restrictions. (See \"Over Dimensional Loads\" below.)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"SECUREMENT\"][vc_column_text]Freight must be properly secured to prevent shifting. It has to stay on the trailer and off the roadway. It also has to remain in place on the bed, distributed over the axles as originally loaded. This keeps the trailer balanced and stable. It prevents dangerous stress on any one tire or section of the bed. In the event of a quick stop, it prevents cargo from pushing into the cab and injuring the driver.</p>\r\n<p>The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issues detailed regulations on properly securing cargo. Many municipalities have their own requirements, too.</p>\r\n<p>To help retain a load, some flatbeds have “drop sides” that are hinged to fold down for loading. A “stake truck” uses steel uprights, often removable, for the same purpose. Or a “side kit” can be installed. (Scroll down for adetailed description.)</p>\r\n<p>Flatbed truck drivers most commonly secure freight to open beds with nylon straps or steel chain.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Flat webbing straps are more user friendly and less likely to damage freight. They\'re available in longer lengths for taller loads.</li>\r\n<li>Chains are stronger. While nylon has a 5,000-pound working load limit, chains handle up to 12,000 pounds. They\'re more suitable than straps for heavy steel products. Chains are also less susceptible to abrasion on sharp corners. (Nylon straps need extra padding there.)</li>\r\n<li>Straps are attached to one side of the trailer with a metal hook. They’re attached to the other side with a winch, which tightens down the load.</li>\r\n<li>Chains are looped through a special “rub rail” on either side of the trailer. A load binder takes up the slack in the middle of the chain to tighten down the load.</li>\r\n<li>Drivers also use rope, bungees or coil racks to secure loads.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>“Dunnage” fills open spaces between cargo items and prevents shifting. It can create space under or between cargo items, so a forklift blade slides in for easy lifting. Wood, matting, dry wall strips and air-filled bags commonly serve as dunnage.</p>\r\n<p>Securementmay involve concentrating weight or pressure in a small area. Removing securement devices requires caution. If done incorrectly, strong forcessuddenly are unleashed, destablizing the load and endangering everyone in the vicinity.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"SIDEKIT TRAILERS\"][vc_column_text]A standard flatbed trailer can be equipped with a “side kit.” Removable plywood or fiberglass side panels form the trailer\'s sidewalls. They provide structure, support and extra protection for the load.</p>\r\n<p>With a side kit, a flatbed truck hauls loose cargo that’s not crated or packaged. That includes granular material, like soybeans - small objects, likewatermelons - or oddly shaped pieces, like scrap metal. A side kit forms a protective barrier, too. It can be built around heavy freight or equipment that’s already loaded on the deck.</p>\r\n<p>A tarp and bow system may be installed over asidekit to protect cargo from the elements. Then the trailer is called a “covered wagon.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"BULKHEAD AND HEADACHE RACKS\"][vc_column_text]Bulkheads and headache racks are safety barriers. They protect the driver from cargo that breaks loose during a sudden stop.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>A headache rack is a reinforcingpanel attached directly to the tractor’s frame, behind the cab or sleeper. If the cargo pushes forward, it knocks the cab off its frame rather than penetrating it.</li>\r\n<li>A bulkhead is attached to the trailer itself, on the end of the deck closest to the tractor. It’s meant to block the cargo’s forward motion. Impact causes the bulkhead to bend and push the load up, over the cab.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>OTR cabs often are equipped with headache racks. Bulkheads are more commonly used on local routes.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"TARPING\"][vc_column_text]Some loads need protection from weather, wind, dirt or moisture. Flatbed truck drivers cover them with tarpaulins, or tarps.</p>\r\n<p>Tarps usually are made of a heavy vinyl orPVC for water, weather and tear resistance. Rows of D-rings and grommets run its length. They’re used to accommodate the ratchet straps,bungees, ropes or chains that pull a tarp tight over cargo.</p>\r\n<p>Tarps come in a variety of shapes, sizes and weights to cover specific types of freight. The largestweigh up to 80 pounds when dry, and far more when wet or icy. These are a few of the most common types:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Lumber tarps</strong> originally were intended for specialized lumber hauling. They’ve become all-purpose covers to protect pallets and other bulky cargo. Commonly 24’ wide and anywhere from 26’ to 30’ long, they cover large, high loads. The lumber tarp features a flap that folds down over one end of the load. The flap provides a tighter seal and prevents “parachuting” (when wind fills and billows a tarp).</li>\r\n<li><strong>Steel tarps</strong> are smaller than lumber tarps – typically either 12’ or 16’ wide and 24’ long. They are four-sided, without flaps. Steel tarps protect heavy loads with a low profile, such as steel rods, sheet steel and cables. They also provide “top only” protection for loads of crated material.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Smoke tarps</strong>, at 10’ or 12’ by 12’, are much smaller. Also known as nose tarps, they cover the top front of a load, protecting against exhaust, bugs and road debris. They can be secured over the front of a load of pipes to prevent wind from whistling through. Smoke tarps can cover small portions of cargo on the open bed, too.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Coil tarps</strong> also are called bag tarps, because they’re sewn in a bag shape. Like a fitted cap, they’re pulled over steel or aluminum coils or cable spools to keep them dry and tightly wound.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Machinery tarps</strong> protect valuable manufacturing or machine equipment from weather and road vibration. They cover the oversized, odd-shaped loads carried on specialty trailers. Many are manufactured to custom specifications.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"OVER DIMENSIONAL LOADS\"][vc_column_text]There are more than 14 different types of flatbed and specialty trailers. The weight and dimensions of their loadsrange from \"legal\"to extremely oversized. (See \"Legal Load\" above.)</p>\r\n<p>Flatbed trailers areflexible. The road system is not. Delivering an over dimensional load presents serious technical, legal and logistical challenges. Lane width, bridge strength, signal height, ramp curvature and traffic patterns are just a few.</p>\r\n<p>It takes skill and concentration to deliver an oversized load on time. It takes great care to travel safely in traffic without damaging your surroundings.</p>\r\n<p>That’s why it takes specialpermits, too.</p>\r\n<p>To travel legally, an oversized load needs a permitin every state through which it travels. Many cities and counties require permits, too. All permits are load-specific and valid for a limited number of days.</p>\r\n<p>Over dimensional trucking is meant for the transport of large and heavy units, not small units combined into an oversizedload. A permit is issued only if a shipment can’t be divided into smaller legal loads in less than 8 hours without decreasing its value.</p>\r\n<p>Permitted loads are subject to federal, state and local safety restrictions. They mightinclude any or all of the following:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>In most states, permitted loads may be moved only during daylight hours, Monday through Friday, and not on holidays.</li>\r\n<li>The driver often is limited to the use of pre-approved travel routes.</li>\r\n<li>Paid police escorts may be required along designated stretches.</li>\r\n<li>The hauler may need toarrangeto move overhanging signals or wires enroute.</li>\r\n<li>The load may have to be marked by red safety flags, banners and amber lights.</li>\r\n<li>Loads wider than 11’6” and/or taller than 13’6” typically require pilot/pole/escort cars from origin to destination.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Extremely wide, tall, long or heavy loads are known as “super loads.” The definition varies from state to state. A loaded truck that’s over 16’ wide, 16’ tall, 160’ long and/or 200,000 lbs. qualifies in most. Super loads are subject to special, extensive permitting processes.</p>\r\n<p>Over dimensional loads often are handled by specialized trucking companies. They have fleets of specialty trailers. Their expert drivers and support staff can handle the complex challenges of a permitted load.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"Want to work for a leader in the specialized transportation industry?\"][nectar_btn size=\"small\" open_new_tab=\"true\" button_style=\"regular\" button_color_2=\"Accent-Color\" icon_family=\"none\" url=\"#\" text=\"Apply to Drive for Lone Star\" css_animation=\"fadeIn\"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" bg_color=\"#a6854c\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\" shape_type=\"\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][vc_column_text]</p>\r\n<div class=\"joinfamily\" style=\"font-size: 26px;\"><center>Join Our Family – Fill Out an Application!<br />\r\nOr Call Us Today: 866-750-8520</center></div>\r\n<p>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]</p>\r\n', 'Flatbed Truck Drivers\'Terminology', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2823-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-07-05 11:50:19', '2018-07-05 11:50:19', '', 2823, 'http://lonestar-llc.biz/2823-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2930, 1, '2018-07-05 11:51:07', '2018-07-05 11:51:07', '<p>[vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"STANDARD FLATBED TRAILER\"][vc_column_text]Standard flatbed trailers that carry \"legal loads\" share the following characteristics:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>A flat, level bed with no sides or roof. (That’s why they\'re called “open decks.”)</li>\r\n<li>Width less than or equal to 8’6”</li>\r\n<li>Height 60” from the ground before loading</li>\r\n<li>Length48’ to 53’</li>\r\n<li>Carries aload of up to 46,000 lbs</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Flatbed trucks carry cargo that won\'t fit on standard pallets or in box vans. A flatbed trailer can transport any bulky item its bed will hold. This includes wrapped stacks of construction materials, oddly shaped machine components and big equipment. Flatbeds are best for cargo that can withstand extreme temperatures or conditions.</p>\r\n<p>The flatbed trailer\'s chief advantage is quick and easy loading. Cargo is brought on from the back at a dock, from the side by forklift or from overhead by crane or helicopter. Flatbed trailers are perfect for pickups and deliveries at off-road or unconventional locations.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"LEGAL LOADS\"][vc_column_text]A \"legal load\" meets all federal size and weight rules, as well as those of the states through which it passes. In general, the loaded truck is no more than 13’6” tall and 8’6” wide. Legal lengths and weights vary from state to state.</p>\r\n<p>Oversized cargo may be carried on specialty trailers to stay within legal dimensions.</p>\r\n<p>Loads that exceed legal dimensions often requirepermitting and may be subject to federal, state or local restrictions. (See \"Over Dimensional Loads\" below.)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"SECUREMENT\"][vc_column_text]Freight must be properly secured to prevent shifting. It has to stay on the trailer and off the roadway. It also has to remain in place on the bed, distributed over the axles as originally loaded. This keeps the trailer balanced and stable. It prevents dangerous stress on any one tire or section of the bed. In the event of a quick stop, it prevents cargo from pushing into the cab and injuring the driver.</p>\r\n<p>The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issues detailed regulations on properly securing cargo. Many municipalities have their own requirements, too.</p>\r\n<p>To help retain a load, some flatbeds have “drop sides” that are hinged to fold down for loading. A “stake truck” uses steel uprights, often removable, for the same purpose. Or a “side kit” can be installed. (Scroll down for adetailed description.)</p>\r\n<p>Flatbed truck drivers most commonly secure freight to open beds with nylon straps or steel chain.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Flat webbing straps are more user friendly and less likely to damage freight. They\'re available in longer lengths for taller loads.</li>\r\n<li>Chains are stronger. While nylon has a 5,000-pound working load limit, chains handle up to 12,000 pounds. They\'re more suitable than straps for heavy steel products. Chains are also less susceptible to abrasion on sharp corners. (Nylon straps need extra padding there.)</li>\r\n<li>Straps are attached to one side of the trailer with a metal hook. They’re attached to the other side with a winch, which tightens down the load.</li>\r\n<li>Chains are looped through a special “rub rail” on either side of the trailer. A load binder takes up the slack in the middle of the chain to tighten down the load.</li>\r\n<li>Drivers also use rope, bungees or coil racks to secure loads.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>“Dunnage” fills open spaces between cargo items and prevents shifting. It can create space under or between cargo items, so a forklift blade slides in for easy lifting. Wood, matting, dry wall strips and air-filled bags commonly serve as dunnage.</p>\r\n<p>Securementmay involve concentrating weight or pressure in a small area. Removing securement devices requires caution. If done incorrectly, strong forcessuddenly are unleashed, destablizing the load and endangering everyone in the vicinity.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"SIDEKIT TRAILERS\"][vc_column_text]A standard flatbed trailer can be equipped with a “side kit.” Removable plywood or fiberglass side panels form the trailer\'s sidewalls. They provide structure, support and extra protection for the load.</p>\r\n<p>With a side kit, a flatbed truck hauls loose cargo that’s not crated or packaged. That includes granular material, like soybeans - small objects, likewatermelons - or oddly shaped pieces, like scrap metal. A side kit forms a protective barrier, too. It can be built around heavy freight or equipment that’s already loaded on the deck.</p>\r\n<p>A tarp and bow system may be installed over asidekit to protect cargo from the elements. Then the trailer is called a “covered wagon.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"BULKHEAD AND HEADACHE RACKS\"][vc_column_text]Bulkheads and headache racks are safety barriers. They protect the driver from cargo that breaks loose during a sudden stop.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>A headache rack is a reinforcingpanel attached directly to the tractor’s frame, behind the cab or sleeper. If the cargo pushes forward, it knocks the cab off its frame rather than penetrating it.</li>\r\n<li>A bulkhead is attached to the trailer itself, on the end of the deck closest to the tractor. It’s meant to block the cargo’s forward motion. Impact causes the bulkhead to bend and push the load up, over the cab.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>OTR cabs often are equipped with headache racks. Bulkheads are more commonly used on local routes.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"TARPING\"][vc_column_text]Some loads need protection from weather, wind, dirt or moisture. Flatbed truck drivers cover them with tarpaulins, or tarps.</p>\r\n<p>Tarps usually are made of a heavy vinyl orPVC for water, weather and tear resistance. Rows of D-rings and grommets run its length. They’re used to accommodate the ratchet straps,bungees, ropes or chains that pull a tarp tight over cargo.</p>\r\n<p>Tarps come in a variety of shapes, sizes and weights to cover specific types of freight. The largestweigh up to 80 pounds when dry, and far more when wet or icy. These are a few of the most common types:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Lumber tarps</strong> originally were intended for specialized lumber hauling. They’ve become all-purpose covers to protect pallets and other bulky cargo. Commonly 24’ wide and anywhere from 26’ to 30’ long, they cover large, high loads. The lumber tarp features a flap that folds down over one end of the load. The flap provides a tighter seal and prevents “parachuting” (when wind fills and billows a tarp).</li>\r\n<li><strong>Steel tarps</strong> are smaller than lumber tarps – typically either 12’ or 16’ wide and 24’ long. They are four-sided, without flaps. Steel tarps protect heavy loads with a low profile, such as steel rods, sheet steel and cables. They also provide “top only” protection for loads of crated material.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Smoke tarps</strong>, at 10’ or 12’ by 12’, are much smaller. Also known as nose tarps, they cover the top front of a load, protecting against exhaust, bugs and road debris. They can be secured over the front of a load of pipes to prevent wind from whistling through. Smoke tarps can cover small portions of cargo on the open bed, too.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Coil tarps</strong> also are called bag tarps, because they’re sewn in a bag shape. Like a fitted cap, they’re pulled over steel or aluminum coils or cable spools to keep them dry and tightly wound.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Machinery tarps</strong> protect valuable manufacturing or machine equipment from weather and road vibration. They cover the oversized, odd-shaped loads carried on specialty trailers. Many are manufactured to custom specifications.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"OVER DIMENSIONAL LOADS\"][vc_column_text]There are more than 14 different types of flatbed and specialty trailers. The weight and dimensions of their loadsrange from \"legal\"to extremely oversized. (See \"Legal Load\" above.)</p>\r\n<p>Flatbed trailers areflexible. The road system is not. Delivering an over dimensional load presents serious technical, legal and logistical challenges. Lane width, bridge strength, signal height, ramp curvature and traffic patterns are just a few.</p>\r\n<p>It takes skill and concentration to deliver an oversized load on time. It takes great care to travel safely in traffic without damaging your surroundings.</p>\r\n<p>That’s why it takes specialpermits, too.</p>\r\n<p>To travel legally, an oversized load needs a permitin every state through which it travels. Many cities and counties require permits, too. All permits are load-specific and valid for a limited number of days.</p>\r\n<p>Over dimensional trucking is meant for the transport of large and heavy units, not small units combined into an oversizedload. A permit is issued only if a shipment can’t be divided into smaller legal loads in less than 8 hours without decreasing its value.</p>\r\n<p>Permitted loads are subject to federal, state and local safety restrictions. They mightinclude any or all of the following:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>In most states, permitted loads may be moved only during daylight hours, Monday through Friday, and not on holidays.</li>\r\n<li>The driver often is limited to the use of pre-approved travel routes.</li>\r\n<li>Paid police escorts may be required along designated stretches.</li>\r\n<li>The hauler may need toarrangeto move overhanging signals or wires enroute.</li>\r\n<li>The load may have to be marked by red safety flags, banners and amber lights.</li>\r\n<li>Loads wider than 11’6” and/or taller than 13’6” typically require pilot/pole/escort cars from origin to destination.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Extremely wide, tall, long or heavy loads are known as “super loads.” The definition varies from state to state. A loaded truck that’s over 16’ wide, 16’ tall, 160’ long and/or 200,000 lbs. qualifies in most. Super loads are subject to special, extensive permitting processes.</p>\r\n<p>Over dimensional loads often are handled by specialized trucking companies. They have fleets of specialty trailers. 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(2931, 1, '2018-07-05 11:51:37', '2018-07-05 11:51:37', '<p>[vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"STANDARD FLATBED TRAILER\"][vc_column_text]Standard flatbed trailers that carry \"legal loads\" share the following characteristics:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>A flat, level bed with no sides or roof. (That’s why they\'re called “open decks.”)</li>\r\n<li>Width less than or equal to 8’6”</li>\r\n<li>Height 60” from the ground before loading</li>\r\n<li>Length48’ to 53’</li>\r\n<li>Carries aload of up to 46,000 lbs</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Flatbed trucks carry cargo that won\'t fit on standard pallets or in box vans. A flatbed trailer can transport any bulky item its bed will hold. This includes wrapped stacks of construction materials, oddly shaped machine components and big equipment. Flatbeds are best for cargo that can withstand extreme temperatures or conditions.</p>\r\n<p>The flatbed trailer\'s chief advantage is quick and easy loading. Cargo is brought on from the back at a dock, from the side by forklift or from overhead by crane or helicopter. Flatbed trailers are perfect for pickups and deliveries at off-road or unconventional locations.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"LEGAL LOADS\"][vc_column_text]A \"legal load\" meets all federal size and weight rules, as well as those of the states through which it passes. In general, the loaded truck is no more than 13’6” tall and 8’6” wide. Legal lengths and weights vary from state to state.</p>\r\n<p>Oversized cargo may be carried on specialty trailers to stay within legal dimensions.</p>\r\n<p>Loads that exceed legal dimensions often requirepermitting and may be subject to federal, state or local restrictions. (See \"Over Dimensional Loads\" below.)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"SECUREMENT\"][vc_column_text]Freight must be properly secured to prevent shifting. It has to stay on the trailer and off the roadway. It also has to remain in place on the bed, distributed over the axles as originally loaded. This keeps the trailer balanced and stable. It prevents dangerous stress on any one tire or section of the bed. In the event of a quick stop, it prevents cargo from pushing into the cab and injuring the driver.</p>\r\n<p>The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issues detailed regulations on properly securing cargo. Many municipalities have their own requirements, too.</p>\r\n<p>To help retain a load, some flatbeds have “drop sides” that are hinged to fold down for loading. A “stake truck” uses steel uprights, often removable, for the same purpose. Or a “side kit” can be installed. (Scroll down for adetailed description.)</p>\r\n<p>Flatbed truck drivers most commonly secure freight to open beds with nylon straps or steel chain.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Flat webbing straps are more user friendly and less likely to damage freight. They\'re available in longer lengths for taller loads.</li>\r\n<li>Chains are stronger. While nylon has a 5,000-pound working load limit, chains handle up to 12,000 pounds. They\'re more suitable than straps for heavy steel products. Chains are also less susceptible to abrasion on sharp corners. (Nylon straps need extra padding there.)</li>\r\n<li>Straps are attached to one side of the trailer with a metal hook. They’re attached to the other side with a winch, which tightens down the load.</li>\r\n<li>Chains are looped through a special “rub rail” on either side of the trailer. A load binder takes up the slack in the middle of the chain to tighten down the load.</li>\r\n<li>Drivers also use rope, bungees or coil racks to secure loads.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>“Dunnage” fills open spaces between cargo items and prevents shifting. It can create space under or between cargo items, so a forklift blade slides in for easy lifting. Wood, matting, dry wall strips and air-filled bags commonly serve as dunnage.</p>\r\n<p>Securementmay involve concentrating weight or pressure in a small area. Removing securement devices requires caution. If done incorrectly, strong forcessuddenly are unleashed, destablizing the load and endangering everyone in the vicinity.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"SIDEKIT TRAILERS\"][vc_column_text]A standard flatbed trailer can be equipped with a “side kit.” Removable plywood or fiberglass side panels form the trailer\'s sidewalls. They provide structure, support and extra protection for the load.</p>\r\n<p>With a side kit, a flatbed truck hauls loose cargo that’s not crated or packaged. That includes granular material, like soybeans - small objects, likewatermelons - or oddly shaped pieces, like scrap metal. A side kit forms a protective barrier, too. It can be built around heavy freight or equipment that’s already loaded on the deck.</p>\r\n<p>A tarp and bow system may be installed over asidekit to protect cargo from the elements. Then the trailer is called a “covered wagon.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"BULKHEAD AND HEADACHE RACKS\"][vc_column_text]Bulkheads and headache racks are safety barriers. They protect the driver from cargo that breaks loose during a sudden stop.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>A headache rack is a reinforcingpanel attached directly to the tractor’s frame, behind the cab or sleeper. If the cargo pushes forward, it knocks the cab off its frame rather than penetrating it.</li>\r\n<li>A bulkhead is attached to the trailer itself, on the end of the deck closest to the tractor. It’s meant to block the cargo’s forward motion. Impact causes the bulkhead to bend and push the load up, over the cab.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>OTR cabs often are equipped with headache racks. Bulkheads are more commonly used on local routes.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"TARPING\"][vc_column_text]Some loads need protection from weather, wind, dirt or moisture. Flatbed truck drivers cover them with tarpaulins, or tarps.</p>\r\n<p>Tarps usually are made of a heavy vinyl orPVC for water, weather and tear resistance. Rows of D-rings and grommets run its length. They’re used to accommodate the ratchet straps,bungees, ropes or chains that pull a tarp tight over cargo.</p>\r\n<p>Tarps come in a variety of shapes, sizes and weights to cover specific types of freight. The largestweigh up to 80 pounds when dry, and far more when wet or icy. These are a few of the most common types:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Lumber tarps</strong> originally were intended for specialized lumber hauling. They’ve become all-purpose covers to protect pallets and other bulky cargo. Commonly 24’ wide and anywhere from 26’ to 30’ long, they cover large, high loads. The lumber tarp features a flap that folds down over one end of the load. The flap provides a tighter seal and prevents “parachuting” (when wind fills and billows a tarp).</li>\r\n<li><strong>Steel tarps</strong> are smaller than lumber tarps – typically either 12’ or 16’ wide and 24’ long. They are four-sided, without flaps. Steel tarps protect heavy loads with a low profile, such as steel rods, sheet steel and cables. They also provide “top only” protection for loads of crated material.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Smoke tarps</strong>, at 10’ or 12’ by 12’, are much smaller. Also known as nose tarps, they cover the top front of a load, protecting against exhaust, bugs and road debris. They can be secured over the front of a load of pipes to prevent wind from whistling through. Smoke tarps can cover small portions of cargo on the open bed, too.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Coil tarps</strong> also are called bag tarps, because they’re sewn in a bag shape. Like a fitted cap, they’re pulled over steel or aluminum coils or cable spools to keep them dry and tightly wound.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Machinery tarps</strong> protect valuable manufacturing or machine equipment from weather and road vibration. They cover the oversized, odd-shaped loads carried on specialty trailers. Many are manufactured to custom specifications.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"OVER DIMENSIONAL LOADS\"][vc_column_text]There are more than 14 different types of flatbed and specialty trailers. The weight and dimensions of their loadsrange from \"legal\"to extremely oversized. (See \"Legal Load\" above.)</p>\r\n<p>Flatbed trailers areflexible. The road system is not. Delivering an over dimensional load presents serious technical, legal and logistical challenges. Lane width, bridge strength, signal height, ramp curvature and traffic patterns are just a few.</p>\r\n<p>It takes skill and concentration to deliver an oversized load on time. It takes great care to travel safely in traffic without damaging your surroundings.</p>\r\n<p>That’s why it takes specialpermits, too.</p>\r\n<p>To travel legally, an oversized load needs a permitin every state through which it travels. Many cities and counties require permits, too. All permits are load-specific and valid for a limited number of days.</p>\r\n<p>Over dimensional trucking is meant for the transport of large and heavy units, not small units combined into an oversizedload. A permit is issued only if a shipment can’t be divided into smaller legal loads in less than 8 hours without decreasing its value.</p>\r\n<p>Permitted loads are subject to federal, state and local safety restrictions. They mightinclude any or all of the following:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>In most states, permitted loads may be moved only during daylight hours, Monday through Friday, and not on holidays.</li>\r\n<li>The driver often is limited to the use of pre-approved travel routes.</li>\r\n<li>Paid police escorts may be required along designated stretches.</li>\r\n<li>The hauler may need toarrangeto move overhanging signals or wires enroute.</li>\r\n<li>The load may have to be marked by red safety flags, banners and amber lights.</li>\r\n<li>Loads wider than 11’6” and/or taller than 13’6” typically require pilot/pole/escort cars from origin to destination.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Extremely wide, tall, long or heavy loads are known as “super loads.” The definition varies from state to state. A loaded truck that’s over 16’ wide, 16’ tall, 160’ long and/or 200,000 lbs. qualifies in most. Super loads are subject to special, extensive permitting processes.</p>\r\n<p>Over dimensional loads often are handled by specialized trucking companies. They have fleets of specialty trailers. 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(2932, 1, '2018-07-05 11:55:07', '2018-07-05 11:55:07', '[vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"STANDARD FLATBED TRAILER\"][vc_column_text]Standard flatbed trailers that carry \"legal loads\" share the following characteristics:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>A flat, level bed with no sides or roof. (That’s why they\'re called “open decks.”)</li>\r\n 	<li>Width less than or equal to 8’6”</li>\r\n 	<li>Height 60” from the ground before loading</li>\r\n 	<li>Length48’ to 53’</li>\r\n 	<li>Carries aload of up to 46,000 lbs</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFlatbed trucks carry cargo that won\'t fit on standard pallets or in box vans. A flatbed trailer can transport any bulky item its bed will hold. This includes wrapped stacks of construction materials, oddly shaped machine components and big equipment. Flatbeds are best for cargo that can withstand extreme temperatures or conditions.\r\n\r\nThe flatbed trailer\'s chief advantage is quick and easy loading. Cargo is brought on from the back at a dock, from the side by forklift or from overhead by crane or helicopter. Flatbed trailers are perfect for pickups and deliveries at off-road or unconventional locations.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"LEGAL LOADS\"][vc_column_text]A \"legal load\" meets all federal size and weight rules, as well as those of the states through which it passes. In general, the loaded truck is no more than 13’6” tall and 8’6” wide. Legal lengths and weights vary from state to state.\r\n\r\nOversized cargo may be carried on specialty trailers to stay within legal dimensions.\r\n\r\nLoads that exceed legal dimensions often requirepermitting and may be subject to federal, state or local restrictions. (See \"Over Dimensional Loads\" below.)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"SECUREMENT\"][vc_column_text]Freight must be properly secured to prevent shifting. It has to stay on the trailer and off the roadway. It also has to remain in place on the bed, distributed over the axles as originally loaded. This keeps the trailer balanced and stable. It prevents dangerous stress on any one tire or section of the bed. In the event of a quick stop, it prevents cargo from pushing into the cab and injuring the driver.\r\n\r\nThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issues detailed regulations on properly securing cargo. Many municipalities have their own requirements, too.\r\n\r\nTo help retain a load, some flatbeds have “drop sides” that are hinged to fold down for loading. A “stake truck” uses steel uprights, often removable, for the same purpose. Or a “side kit” can be installed. (Scroll down for adetailed description.)\r\n\r\nFlatbed truck drivers most commonly secure freight to open beds with nylon straps or steel chain.\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Flat webbing straps are more user friendly and less likely to damage freight. They\'re available in longer lengths for taller loads.</li>\r\n 	<li>Chains are stronger. While nylon has a 5,000-pound working load limit, chains handle up to 12,000 pounds. They\'re more suitable than straps for heavy steel products. Chains are also less susceptible to abrasion on sharp corners. (Nylon straps need extra padding there.)</li>\r\n 	<li>Straps are attached to one side of the trailer with a metal hook. They’re attached to the other side with a winch, which tightens down the load.</li>\r\n 	<li>Chains are looped through a special “rub rail” on either side of the trailer. A load binder takes up the slack in the middle of the chain to tighten down the load.</li>\r\n 	<li>Drivers also use rope, bungees or coil racks to secure loads.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n“Dunnage” fills open spaces between cargo items and prevents shifting. It can create space under or between cargo items, so a forklift blade slides in for easy lifting. Wood, matting, dry wall strips and air-filled bags commonly serve as dunnage.\r\n\r\nSecurementmay involve concentrating weight or pressure in a small area. Removing securement devices requires caution. If done incorrectly, strong forcessuddenly are unleashed, destablizing the load and endangering everyone in the vicinity.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"SIDEKIT TRAILERS\"][vc_column_text]A standard flatbed trailer can be equipped with a “side kit.” Removable plywood or fiberglass side panels form the trailer\'s sidewalls. They provide structure, support and extra protection for the load.\r\n\r\nWith a side kit, a flatbed truck hauls loose cargo that’s not crated or packaged. That includes granular material, like soybeans - small objects, likewatermelons - or oddly shaped pieces, like scrap metal. A side kit forms a protective barrier, too. It can be built around heavy freight or equipment that’s already loaded on the deck.\r\n\r\nA tarp and bow system may be installed over asidekit to protect cargo from the elements. Then the trailer is called a “covered wagon.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"BULKHEAD AND HEADACHE RACKS\"][vc_column_text]Bulkheads and headache racks are safety barriers. They protect the driver from cargo that breaks loose during a sudden stop.\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>A headache rack is a reinforcingpanel attached directly to the tractor’s frame, behind the cab or sleeper. If the cargo pushes forward, it knocks the cab off its frame rather than penetrating it.</li>\r\n 	<li>A bulkhead is attached to the trailer itself, on the end of the deck closest to the tractor. It’s meant to block the cargo’s forward motion. Impact causes the bulkhead to bend and push the load up, over the cab.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nOTR cabs often are equipped with headache racks. Bulkheads are more commonly used on local routes.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"TARPING\"][vc_column_text]Some loads need protection from weather, wind, dirt or moisture. Flatbed truck drivers cover them with tarpaulins, or tarps.\r\n\r\nTarps usually are made of a heavy vinyl orPVC for water, weather and tear resistance. Rows of D-rings and grommets run its length. They’re used to accommodate the ratchet straps,bungees, ropes or chains that pull a tarp tight over cargo.\r\n\r\nTarps come in a variety of shapes, sizes and weights to cover specific types of freight. The largestweigh up to 80 pounds when dry, and far more when wet or icy. These are a few of the most common types:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Lumber tarps</strong> originally were intended for specialized lumber hauling. They’ve become all-purpose covers to protect pallets and other bulky cargo. Commonly 24’ wide and anywhere from 26’ to 30’ long, they cover large, high loads. The lumber tarp features a flap that folds down over one end of the load. The flap provides a tighter seal and prevents “parachuting” (when wind fills and billows a tarp).</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Steel tarps</strong> are smaller than lumber tarps – typically either 12’ or 16’ wide and 24’ long. They are four-sided, without flaps. Steel tarps protect heavy loads with a low profile, such as steel rods, sheet steel and cables. They also provide “top only” protection for loads of crated material.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Smoke tarps</strong>, at 10’ or 12’ by 12’, are much smaller. Also known as nose tarps, they cover the top front of a load, protecting against exhaust, bugs and road debris. They can be secured over the front of a load of pipes to prevent wind from whistling through. Smoke tarps can cover small portions of cargo on the open bed, too.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Coil tarps</strong> also are called bag tarps, because they’re sewn in a bag shape. Like a fitted cap, they’re pulled over steel or aluminum coils or cable spools to keep them dry and tightly wound.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Machinery tarps</strong> protect valuable manufacturing or machine equipment from weather and road vibration. They cover the oversized, odd-shaped loads carried on specialty trailers. Many are manufactured to custom specifications.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"OVER DIMENSIONAL LOADS\"][vc_column_text]There are more than 14 different types of flatbed and specialty trailers. The weight and dimensions of their loadsrange from \"legal\"to extremely oversized. (See \"Legal Load\" above.)\r\n\r\nFlatbed trailers areflexible. The road system is not. Delivering an over dimensional load presents serious technical, legal and logistical challenges. Lane width, bridge strength, signal height, ramp curvature and traffic patterns are just a few.\r\n\r\nIt takes skill and concentration to deliver an oversized load on time. It takes great care to travel safely in traffic without damaging your surroundings.\r\n\r\nThat’s why it takes specialpermits, too.\r\n\r\nTo travel legally, an oversized load needs a permitin every state through which it travels. Many cities and counties require permits, too. All permits are load-specific and valid for a limited number of days.\r\n\r\nOver dimensional trucking is meant for the transport of large and heavy units, not small units combined into an oversizedload. A permit is issued only if a shipment can’t be divided into smaller legal loads in less than 8 hours without decreasing its value.\r\n\r\nPermitted loads are subject to federal, state and local safety restrictions. They mightinclude any or all of the following:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>In most states, permitted loads may be moved only during daylight hours, Monday through Friday, and not on holidays.</li>\r\n 	<li>The driver often is limited to the use of pre-approved travel routes.</li>\r\n 	<li>Paid police escorts may be required along designated stretches.</li>\r\n 	<li>The hauler may need toarrangeto move overhanging signals or wires enroute.</li>\r\n 	<li>The load may have to be marked by red safety flags, banners and amber lights.</li>\r\n 	<li>Loads wider than 11’6” and/or taller than 13’6” typically require pilot/pole/escort cars from origin to destination.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nExtremely wide, tall, long or heavy loads are known as “super loads.” The definition varies from state to state. A loaded truck that’s over 16’ wide, 16’ tall, 160’ long and/or 200,000 lbs. qualifies in most. Super loads are subject to special, extensive permitting processes.\r\n\r\nOver dimensional loads often are handled by specialized trucking companies. They have fleets of specialty trailers. 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(2933, 1, '2018-07-05 12:01:39', '2018-07-05 12:01:39', '<p>[vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"STANDARD FLATBED TRAILER\"][vc_column_text]Standard flatbed trailers that carry \"legal loads\" share the following characteristics:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>A flat, level bed with no sides or roof. (That’s why they\'re called “open decks.”)</li>\r\n<li>Width less than or equal to 8’6”</li>\r\n<li>Height 60” from the ground before loading</li>\r\n<li>Length48’ to 53’</li>\r\n<li>Carries aload of up to 46,000 lbs</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Flatbed trucks carry cargo that won\'t fit on standard pallets or in box vans. A flatbed trailer can transport any bulky item its bed will hold. This includes wrapped stacks of construction materials, oddly shaped machine components and big equipment. Flatbeds are best for cargo that can withstand extreme temperatures or conditions.</p>\r\n<p>The flatbed trailer\'s chief advantage is quick and easy loading. Cargo is brought on from the back at a dock, from the side by forklift or from overhead by crane or helicopter. Flatbed trailers are perfect for pickups and deliveries at off-road or unconventional locations.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"LEGAL LOADS\"][vc_column_text]A \"legal load\" meets all federal size and weight rules, as well as those of the states through which it passes. In general, the loaded truck is no more than 13’6” tall and 8’6” wide. Legal lengths and weights vary from state to state.</p>\r\n<p>Oversized cargo may be carried on specialty trailers to stay within legal dimensions.</p>\r\n<p>Loads that exceed legal dimensions often requirepermitting and may be subject to federal, state or local restrictions. (See \"Over Dimensional Loads\" below.)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"SECUREMENT\"][vc_column_text]Freight must be properly secured to prevent shifting. It has to stay on the trailer and off the roadway. It also has to remain in place on the bed, distributed over the axles as originally loaded. This keeps the trailer balanced and stable. It prevents dangerous stress on any one tire or section of the bed. In the event of a quick stop, it prevents cargo from pushing into the cab and injuring the driver.</p>\r\n<p>The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issues detailed regulations on properly securing cargo. Many municipalities have their own requirements, too.</p>\r\n<p>To help retain a load, some flatbeds have “drop sides” that are hinged to fold down for loading. A “stake truck” uses steel uprights, often removable, for the same purpose. Or a “side kit” can be installed. (Scroll down for adetailed description.)</p>\r\n<p>Flatbed truck drivers most commonly secure freight to open beds with nylon straps or steel chain.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Flat webbing straps are more user friendly and less likely to damage freight. They\'re available in longer lengths for taller loads.</li>\r\n<li>Chains are stronger. While nylon has a 5,000-pound working load limit, chains handle up to 12,000 pounds. They\'re more suitable than straps for heavy steel products. Chains are also less susceptible to abrasion on sharp corners. (Nylon straps need extra padding there.)</li>\r\n<li>Straps are attached to one side of the trailer with a metal hook. They’re attached to the other side with a winch, which tightens down the load.</li>\r\n<li>Chains are looped through a special “rub rail” on either side of the trailer. A load binder takes up the slack in the middle of the chain to tighten down the load.</li>\r\n<li>Drivers also use rope, bungees or coil racks to secure loads.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>“Dunnage” fills open spaces between cargo items and prevents shifting. It can create space under or between cargo items, so a forklift blade slides in for easy lifting. Wood, matting, dry wall strips and air-filled bags commonly serve as dunnage.</p>\r\n<p>Securementmay involve concentrating weight or pressure in a small area. Removing securement devices requires caution. If done incorrectly, strong forcessuddenly are unleashed, destablizing the load and endangering everyone in the vicinity.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"SIDEKIT TRAILERS\"][vc_column_text]A standard flatbed trailer can be equipped with a “side kit.” Removable plywood or fiberglass side panels form the trailer\'s sidewalls. They provide structure, support and extra protection for the load.</p>\r\n<p>With a side kit, a flatbed truck hauls loose cargo that’s not crated or packaged. That includes granular material, like soybeans - small objects, likewatermelons - or oddly shaped pieces, like scrap metal. A side kit forms a protective barrier, too. It can be built around heavy freight or equipment that’s already loaded on the deck.</p>\r\n<p>A tarp and bow system may be installed over asidekit to protect cargo from the elements. Then the trailer is called a “covered wagon.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"BULKHEAD AND HEADACHE RACKS\"][vc_column_text]Bulkheads and headache racks are safety barriers. They protect the driver from cargo that breaks loose during a sudden stop.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>A headache rack is a reinforcingpanel attached directly to the tractor’s frame, behind the cab or sleeper. If the cargo pushes forward, it knocks the cab off its frame rather than penetrating it.</li>\r\n<li>A bulkhead is attached to the trailer itself, on the end of the deck closest to the tractor. It’s meant to block the cargo’s forward motion. Impact causes the bulkhead to bend and push the load up, over the cab.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>OTR cabs often are equipped with headache racks. Bulkheads are more commonly used on local routes.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"TARPING\"][vc_column_text]Some loads need protection from weather, wind, dirt or moisture. Flatbed truck drivers cover them with tarpaulins, or tarps.</p>\r\n<p>Tarps usually are made of a heavy vinyl orPVC for water, weather and tear resistance. Rows of D-rings and grommets run its length. They’re used to accommodate the ratchet straps,bungees, ropes or chains that pull a tarp tight over cargo.</p>\r\n<p>Tarps come in a variety of shapes, sizes and weights to cover specific types of freight. The largestweigh up to 80 pounds when dry, and far more when wet or icy. These are a few of the most common types:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Lumber tarps</strong> originally were intended for specialized lumber hauling. They’ve become all-purpose covers to protect pallets and other bulky cargo. Commonly 24’ wide and anywhere from 26’ to 30’ long, they cover large, high loads. The lumber tarp features a flap that folds down over one end of the load. The flap provides a tighter seal and prevents “parachuting” (when wind fills and billows a tarp).</li>\r\n<li><strong>Steel tarps</strong> are smaller than lumber tarps – typically either 12’ or 16’ wide and 24’ long. They are four-sided, without flaps. Steel tarps protect heavy loads with a low profile, such as steel rods, sheet steel and cables. They also provide “top only” protection for loads of crated material.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Smoke tarps</strong>, at 10’ or 12’ by 12’, are much smaller. Also known as nose tarps, they cover the top front of a load, protecting against exhaust, bugs and road debris. They can be secured over the front of a load of pipes to prevent wind from whistling through. Smoke tarps can cover small portions of cargo on the open bed, too.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Coil tarps</strong> also are called bag tarps, because they’re sewn in a bag shape. Like a fitted cap, they’re pulled over steel or aluminum coils or cable spools to keep them dry and tightly wound.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Machinery tarps</strong> protect valuable manufacturing or machine equipment from weather and road vibration. They cover the oversized, odd-shaped loads carried on specialty trailers. Many are manufactured to custom specifications.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"OVER DIMENSIONAL LOADS\"][vc_column_text]There are more than 14 different types of flatbed and specialty trailers. The weight and dimensions of their loadsrange from \"legal\"to extremely oversized. (See \"Legal Load\" above.)</p>\r\n<p>Flatbed trailers areflexible. The road system is not. Delivering an over dimensional load presents serious technical, legal and logistical challenges. Lane width, bridge strength, signal height, ramp curvature and traffic patterns are just a few.</p>\r\n<p>It takes skill and concentration to deliver an oversized load on time. It takes great care to travel safely in traffic without damaging your surroundings.</p>\r\n<p>That’s why it takes specialpermits, too.</p>\r\n<p>To travel legally, an oversized load needs a permitin every state through which it travels. Many cities and counties require permits, too. All permits are load-specific and valid for a limited number of days.</p>\r\n<p>Over dimensional trucking is meant for the transport of large and heavy units, not small units combined into an oversizedload. A permit is issued only if a shipment can’t be divided into smaller legal loads in less than 8 hours without decreasing its value.</p>\r\n<p>Permitted loads are subject to federal, state and local safety restrictions. They mightinclude any or all of the following:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>In most states, permitted loads may be moved only during daylight hours, Monday through Friday, and not on holidays.</li>\r\n<li>The driver often is limited to the use of pre-approved travel routes.</li>\r\n<li>Paid police escorts may be required along designated stretches.</li>\r\n<li>The hauler may need toarrangeto move overhanging signals or wires enroute.</li>\r\n<li>The load may have to be marked by red safety flags, banners and amber lights.</li>\r\n<li>Loads wider than 11’6” and/or taller than 13’6” typically require pilot/pole/escort cars from origin to destination.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Extremely wide, tall, long or heavy loads are known as “super loads.” The definition varies from state to state. A loaded truck that’s over 16’ wide, 16’ tall, 160’ long and/or 200,000 lbs. qualifies in most. Super loads are subject to special, extensive permitting processes.</p>\r\n<p>Over dimensional loads often are handled by specialized trucking companies. They have fleets of specialty trailers. 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(2934, 1, '2018-07-05 12:02:39', '2018-07-05 12:02:39', '<p>[vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"STANDARD FLATBED TRAILER\"][vc_column_text]Standard flatbed trailers that carry \"legal loads\" share the following characteristics:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>A flat, level bed with no sides or roof. (That’s why they\'re called “open decks.”)</li>\r\n<li>Width less than or equal to 8’6”</li>\r\n<li>Height 60” from the ground before loading</li>\r\n<li>Length48’ to 53’</li>\r\n<li>Carries aload of up to 46,000 lbs</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Flatbed trucks carry cargo that won\'t fit on standard pallets or in box vans. A flatbed trailer can transport any bulky item its bed will hold. This includes wrapped stacks of construction materials, oddly shaped machine components and big equipment. Flatbeds are best for cargo that can withstand extreme temperatures or conditions.</p>\r\n<p>The flatbed trailer\'s chief advantage is quick and easy loading. Cargo is brought on from the back at a dock, from the side by forklift or from overhead by crane or helicopter. Flatbed trailers are perfect for pickups and deliveries at off-road or unconventional locations.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"LEGAL LOADS\"][vc_column_text]A \"legal load\" meets all federal size and weight rules, as well as those of the states through which it passes. In general, the loaded truck is no more than 13’6” tall and 8’6” wide. Legal lengths and weights vary from state to state.</p>\r\n<p>Oversized cargo may be carried on specialty trailers to stay within legal dimensions.</p>\r\n<p>Loads that exceed legal dimensions often requirepermitting and may be subject to federal, state or local restrictions. (See \"Over Dimensional Loads\" below.)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"SECUREMENT\"][vc_column_text]Freight must be properly secured to prevent shifting. It has to stay on the trailer and off the roadway. It also has to remain in place on the bed, distributed over the axles as originally loaded. This keeps the trailer balanced and stable. It prevents dangerous stress on any one tire or section of the bed. In the event of a quick stop, it prevents cargo from pushing into the cab and injuring the driver.</p>\r\n<p>The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issues detailed regulations on properly securing cargo. Many municipalities have their own requirements, too.</p>\r\n<p>To help retain a load, some flatbeds have “drop sides” that are hinged to fold down for loading. A “stake truck” uses steel uprights, often removable, for the same purpose. Or a “side kit” can be installed. (Scroll down for adetailed description.)</p>\r\n<p>Flatbed truck drivers most commonly secure freight to open beds with nylon straps or steel chain.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Flat webbing straps are more user friendly and less likely to damage freight. They\'re available in longer lengths for taller loads.</li>\r\n<li>Chains are stronger. While nylon has a 5,000-pound working load limit, chains handle up to 12,000 pounds. They\'re more suitable than straps for heavy steel products. Chains are also less susceptible to abrasion on sharp corners. (Nylon straps need extra padding there.)</li>\r\n<li>Straps are attached to one side of the trailer with a metal hook. They’re attached to the other side with a winch, which tightens down the load.</li>\r\n<li>Chains are looped through a special “rub rail” on either side of the trailer. A load binder takes up the slack in the middle of the chain to tighten down the load.</li>\r\n<li>Drivers also use rope, bungees or coil racks to secure loads.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>“Dunnage” fills open spaces between cargo items and prevents shifting. It can create space under or between cargo items, so a forklift blade slides in for easy lifting. Wood, matting, dry wall strips and air-filled bags commonly serve as dunnage.</p>\r\n<p>Securementmay involve concentrating weight or pressure in a small area. Removing securement devices requires caution. If done incorrectly, strong forcessuddenly are unleashed, destablizing the load and endangering everyone in the vicinity.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"SIDEKIT TRAILERS\"][vc_column_text]A standard flatbed trailer can be equipped with a “side kit.” Removable plywood or fiberglass side panels form the trailer\'s sidewalls. They provide structure, support and extra protection for the load.</p>\r\n<p>With a side kit, a flatbed truck hauls loose cargo that’s not crated or packaged. That includes granular material, like soybeans - small objects, likewatermelons - or oddly shaped pieces, like scrap metal. A side kit forms a protective barrier, too. It can be built around heavy freight or equipment that’s already loaded on the deck.</p>\r\n<p>A tarp and bow system may be installed over asidekit to protect cargo from the elements. Then the trailer is called a “covered wagon.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"BULKHEAD AND HEADACHE RACKS\"][vc_column_text]Bulkheads and headache racks are safety barriers. They protect the driver from cargo that breaks loose during a sudden stop.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>A headache rack is a reinforcingpanel attached directly to the tractor’s frame, behind the cab or sleeper. If the cargo pushes forward, it knocks the cab off its frame rather than penetrating it.</li>\r\n<li>A bulkhead is attached to the trailer itself, on the end of the deck closest to the tractor. It’s meant to block the cargo’s forward motion. Impact causes the bulkhead to bend and push the load up, over the cab.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>OTR cabs often are equipped with headache racks. Bulkheads are more commonly used on local routes.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"TARPING\"][vc_column_text]Some loads need protection from weather, wind, dirt or moisture. Flatbed truck drivers cover them with tarpaulins, or tarps.</p>\r\n<p>Tarps usually are made of a heavy vinyl orPVC for water, weather and tear resistance. Rows of D-rings and grommets run its length. They’re used to accommodate the ratchet straps,bungees, ropes or chains that pull a tarp tight over cargo.</p>\r\n<p>Tarps come in a variety of shapes, sizes and weights to cover specific types of freight. The largestweigh up to 80 pounds when dry, and far more when wet or icy. These are a few of the most common types:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Lumber tarps</strong> originally were intended for specialized lumber hauling. They’ve become all-purpose covers to protect pallets and other bulky cargo. Commonly 24’ wide and anywhere from 26’ to 30’ long, they cover large, high loads. The lumber tarp features a flap that folds down over one end of the load. The flap provides a tighter seal and prevents “parachuting” (when wind fills and billows a tarp).</li>\r\n<li><strong>Steel tarps</strong> are smaller than lumber tarps – typically either 12’ or 16’ wide and 24’ long. They are four-sided, without flaps. Steel tarps protect heavy loads with a low profile, such as steel rods, sheet steel and cables. They also provide “top only” protection for loads of crated material.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Smoke tarps</strong>, at 10’ or 12’ by 12’, are much smaller. Also known as nose tarps, they cover the top front of a load, protecting against exhaust, bugs and road debris. They can be secured over the front of a load of pipes to prevent wind from whistling through. Smoke tarps can cover small portions of cargo on the open bed, too.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Coil tarps</strong> also are called bag tarps, because they’re sewn in a bag shape. Like a fitted cap, they’re pulled over steel or aluminum coils or cable spools to keep them dry and tightly wound.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Machinery tarps</strong> protect valuable manufacturing or machine equipment from weather and road vibration. They cover the oversized, odd-shaped loads carried on specialty trailers. Many are manufactured to custom specifications.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"OVER DIMENSIONAL LOADS\"][vc_column_text]There are more than 14 different types of flatbed and specialty trailers. The weight and dimensions of their loadsrange from \"legal\"to extremely oversized. (See \"Legal Load\" above.)</p>\r\n<p>Flatbed trailers areflexible. The road system is not. Delivering an over dimensional load presents serious technical, legal and logistical challenges. Lane width, bridge strength, signal height, ramp curvature and traffic patterns are just a few.</p>\r\n<p>It takes skill and concentration to deliver an oversized load on time. It takes great care to travel safely in traffic without damaging your surroundings.</p>\r\n<p>That’s why it takes specialpermits, too.</p>\r\n<p>To travel legally, an oversized load needs a permitin every state through which it travels. Many cities and counties require permits, too. All permits are load-specific and valid for a limited number of days.</p>\r\n<p>Over dimensional trucking is meant for the transport of large and heavy units, not small units combined into an oversizedload. A permit is issued only if a shipment can’t be divided into smaller legal loads in less than 8 hours without decreasing its value.</p>\r\n<p>Permitted loads are subject to federal, state and local safety restrictions. They mightinclude any or all of the following:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>In most states, permitted loads may be moved only during daylight hours, Monday through Friday, and not on holidays.</li>\r\n<li>The driver often is limited to the use of pre-approved travel routes.</li>\r\n<li>Paid police escorts may be required along designated stretches.</li>\r\n<li>The hauler may need toarrangeto move overhanging signals or wires enroute.</li>\r\n<li>The load may have to be marked by red safety flags, banners and amber lights.</li>\r\n<li>Loads wider than 11’6” and/or taller than 13’6” typically require pilot/pole/escort cars from origin to destination.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Extremely wide, tall, long or heavy loads are known as “super loads.” The definition varies from state to state. A loaded truck that’s over 16’ wide, 16’ tall, 160’ long and/or 200,000 lbs. qualifies in most. Super loads are subject to special, extensive permitting processes.</p>\r\n<p>Over dimensional loads often are handled by specialized trucking companies. They have fleets of specialty trailers. 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(2935, 1, '2018-07-05 12:03:33', '2018-07-05 12:03:33', '<p>[vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/2\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"STANDARD FLATBED TRAILER\"][vc_column_text]Standard flatbed trailers that carry \"legal loads\" share the following characteristics:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>A flat, level bed with no sides or roof. (That’s why they\'re called “open decks.”)</li>\r\n<li>Width less than or equal to 8’6”</li>\r\n<li>Height 60” from the ground before loading</li>\r\n<li>Length48’ to 53’</li>\r\n<li>Carries aload of up to 46,000 lbs</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Flatbed trucks carry cargo that won\'t fit on standard pallets or in box vans. A flatbed trailer can transport any bulky item its bed will hold. This includes wrapped stacks of construction materials, oddly shaped machine components and big equipment. Flatbeds are best for cargo that can withstand extreme temperatures or conditions.</p>\r\n<p>The flatbed trailer\'s chief advantage is quick and easy loading. Cargo is brought on from the back at a dock, from the side by forklift or from overhead by crane or helicopter. Flatbed trailers are perfect for pickups and deliveries at off-road or unconventional locations.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/2\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][image_with_animation image_url=\"2874\" alignment=\"\" animation=\"Fade In\" border_radius=\"none\" box_shadow=\"none\" max_width=\"100%\"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"LEGAL LOADS\"][vc_column_text]A \"legal load\" meets all federal size and weight rules, as well as those of the states through which it passes. In general, the loaded truck is no more than 13’6” tall and 8’6” wide. Legal lengths and weights vary from state to state.</p>\r\n<p>Oversized cargo may be carried on specialty trailers to stay within legal dimensions.</p>\r\n<p>Loads that exceed legal dimensions often requirepermitting and may be subject to federal, state or local restrictions. (See \"Over Dimensional Loads\" below.)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"SECUREMENT\"][vc_column_text]Freight must be properly secured to prevent shifting. It has to stay on the trailer and off the roadway. It also has to remain in place on the bed, distributed over the axles as originally loaded. This keeps the trailer balanced and stable. It prevents dangerous stress on any one tire or section of the bed. In the event of a quick stop, it prevents cargo from pushing into the cab and injuring the driver.</p>\r\n<p>The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issues detailed regulations on properly securing cargo. Many municipalities have their own requirements, too.</p>\r\n<p>To help retain a load, some flatbeds have “drop sides” that are hinged to fold down for loading. A “stake truck” uses steel uprights, often removable, for the same purpose. Or a “side kit” can be installed. (Scroll down for adetailed description.)</p>\r\n<p>Flatbed truck drivers most commonly secure freight to open beds with nylon straps or steel chain.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Flat webbing straps are more user friendly and less likely to damage freight. They\'re available in longer lengths for taller loads.</li>\r\n<li>Chains are stronger. While nylon has a 5,000-pound working load limit, chains handle up to 12,000 pounds. They\'re more suitable than straps for heavy steel products. Chains are also less susceptible to abrasion on sharp corners. (Nylon straps need extra padding there.)</li>\r\n<li>Straps are attached to one side of the trailer with a metal hook. They’re attached to the other side with a winch, which tightens down the load.</li>\r\n<li>Chains are looped through a special “rub rail” on either side of the trailer. A load binder takes up the slack in the middle of the chain to tighten down the load.</li>\r\n<li>Drivers also use rope, bungees or coil racks to secure loads.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>“Dunnage” fills open spaces between cargo items and prevents shifting. It can create space under or between cargo items, so a forklift blade slides in for easy lifting. Wood, matting, dry wall strips and air-filled bags commonly serve as dunnage.</p>\r\n<p>Securementmay involve concentrating weight or pressure in a small area. Removing securement devices requires caution. If done incorrectly, strong forcessuddenly are unleashed, destablizing the load and endangering everyone in the vicinity.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"SIDEKIT TRAILERS\"][vc_column_text]A standard flatbed trailer can be equipped with a “side kit.” Removable plywood or fiberglass side panels form the trailer\'s sidewalls. They provide structure, support and extra protection for the load.</p>\r\n<p>With a side kit, a flatbed truck hauls loose cargo that’s not crated or packaged. That includes granular material, like soybeans - small objects, likewatermelons - or oddly shaped pieces, like scrap metal. A side kit forms a protective barrier, too. It can be built around heavy freight or equipment that’s already loaded on the deck.</p>\r\n<p>A tarp and bow system may be installed over asidekit to protect cargo from the elements. Then the trailer is called a “covered wagon.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"BULKHEAD AND HEADACHE RACKS\"][vc_column_text]Bulkheads and headache racks are safety barriers. They protect the driver from cargo that breaks loose during a sudden stop.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>A headache rack is a reinforcingpanel attached directly to the tractor’s frame, behind the cab or sleeper. If the cargo pushes forward, it knocks the cab off its frame rather than penetrating it.</li>\r\n<li>A bulkhead is attached to the trailer itself, on the end of the deck closest to the tractor. It’s meant to block the cargo’s forward motion. Impact causes the bulkhead to bend and push the load up, over the cab.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>OTR cabs often are equipped with headache racks. Bulkheads are more commonly used on local routes.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"TARPING\"][vc_column_text]Some loads need protection from weather, wind, dirt or moisture. Flatbed truck drivers cover them with tarpaulins, or tarps.</p>\r\n<p>Tarps usually are made of a heavy vinyl orPVC for water, weather and tear resistance. Rows of D-rings and grommets run its length. They’re used to accommodate the ratchet straps,bungees, ropes or chains that pull a tarp tight over cargo.</p>\r\n<p>Tarps come in a variety of shapes, sizes and weights to cover specific types of freight. The largestweigh up to 80 pounds when dry, and far more when wet or icy. These are a few of the most common types:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Lumber tarps</strong> originally were intended for specialized lumber hauling. They’ve become all-purpose covers to protect pallets and other bulky cargo. Commonly 24’ wide and anywhere from 26’ to 30’ long, they cover large, high loads. The lumber tarp features a flap that folds down over one end of the load. The flap provides a tighter seal and prevents “parachuting” (when wind fills and billows a tarp).</li>\r\n<li><strong>Steel tarps</strong> are smaller than lumber tarps – typically either 12’ or 16’ wide and 24’ long. They are four-sided, without flaps. Steel tarps protect heavy loads with a low profile, such as steel rods, sheet steel and cables. They also provide “top only” protection for loads of crated material.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Smoke tarps</strong>, at 10’ or 12’ by 12’, are much smaller. Also known as nose tarps, they cover the top front of a load, protecting against exhaust, bugs and road debris. They can be secured over the front of a load of pipes to prevent wind from whistling through. Smoke tarps can cover small portions of cargo on the open bed, too.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Coil tarps</strong> also are called bag tarps, because they’re sewn in a bag shape. Like a fitted cap, they’re pulled over steel or aluminum coils or cable spools to keep them dry and tightly wound.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Machinery tarps</strong> protect valuable manufacturing or machine equipment from weather and road vibration. They cover the oversized, odd-shaped loads carried on specialty trailers. Many are manufactured to custom specifications.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"OVER DIMENSIONAL LOADS\"][vc_column_text]There are more than 14 different types of flatbed and specialty trailers. The weight and dimensions of their loadsrange from \"legal\"to extremely oversized. (See \"Legal Load\" above.)</p>\r\n<p>Flatbed trailers areflexible. The road system is not. Delivering an over dimensional load presents serious technical, legal and logistical challenges. Lane width, bridge strength, signal height, ramp curvature and traffic patterns are just a few.</p>\r\n<p>It takes skill and concentration to deliver an oversized load on time. It takes great care to travel safely in traffic without damaging your surroundings.</p>\r\n<p>That’s why it takes specialpermits, too.</p>\r\n<p>To travel legally, an oversized load needs a permitin every state through which it travels. Many cities and counties require permits, too. All permits are load-specific and valid for a limited number of days.</p>\r\n<p>Over dimensional trucking is meant for the transport of large and heavy units, not small units combined into an oversizedload. A permit is issued only if a shipment can’t be divided into smaller legal loads in less than 8 hours without decreasing its value.</p>\r\n<p>Permitted loads are subject to federal, state and local safety restrictions. They mightinclude any or all of the following:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>In most states, permitted loads may be moved only during daylight hours, Monday through Friday, and not on holidays.</li>\r\n<li>The driver often is limited to the use of pre-approved travel routes.</li>\r\n<li>Paid police escorts may be required along designated stretches.</li>\r\n<li>The hauler may need toarrangeto move overhanging signals or wires enroute.</li>\r\n<li>The load may have to be marked by red safety flags, banners and amber lights.</li>\r\n<li>Loads wider than 11’6” and/or taller than 13’6” typically require pilot/pole/escort cars from origin to destination.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Extremely wide, tall, long or heavy loads are known as “super loads.” The definition varies from state to state. A loaded truck that’s over 16’ wide, 16’ tall, 160’ long and/or 200,000 lbs. qualifies in most. Super loads are subject to special, extensive permitting processes.</p>\r\n<p>Over dimensional loads often are handled by specialized trucking companies. They have fleets of specialty trailers. 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(2936, 1, '2018-07-05 12:07:14', '2018-07-05 12:07:14', '<p>[vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/2\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"STANDARD FLATBED TRAILER\"][vc_column_text]Standard flatbed trailers that carry \"legal loads\" share the following characteristics:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>A flat, level bed with no sides or roof. (That’s why they\'re called “open decks.”)</li>\r\n<li>Width less than or equal to 8’6”</li>\r\n<li>Height 60” from the ground before loading</li>\r\n<li>Length48’ to 53’</li>\r\n<li>Carries aload of up to 46,000 lbs</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Flatbed trucks carry cargo that won\'t fit on standard pallets or in box vans. A flatbed trailer can transport any bulky item its bed will hold. This includes wrapped stacks of construction materials, oddly shaped machine components and big equipment. Flatbeds are best for cargo that can withstand extreme temperatures or conditions.</p>\r\n<p>The flatbed trailer\'s chief advantage is quick and easy loading. Cargo is brought on from the back at a dock, from the side by forklift or from overhead by crane or helicopter. Flatbed trailers are perfect for pickups and deliveries at off-road or unconventional locations.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" background_image=\"2874\" enable_bg_scale=\"true\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/2\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"LEGAL LOADS\"][vc_column_text]A \"legal load\" meets all federal size and weight rules, as well as those of the states through which it passes. In general, the loaded truck is no more than 13’6” tall and 8’6” wide. Legal lengths and weights vary from state to state.</p>\r\n<p>Oversized cargo may be carried on specialty trailers to stay within legal dimensions.</p>\r\n<p>Loads that exceed legal dimensions often requirepermitting and may be subject to federal, state or local restrictions. (See \"Over Dimensional Loads\" below.)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"SECUREMENT\"][vc_column_text]Freight must be properly secured to prevent shifting. It has to stay on the trailer and off the roadway. It also has to remain in place on the bed, distributed over the axles as originally loaded. This keeps the trailer balanced and stable. It prevents dangerous stress on any one tire or section of the bed. In the event of a quick stop, it prevents cargo from pushing into the cab and injuring the driver.</p>\r\n<p>The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issues detailed regulations on properly securing cargo. Many municipalities have their own requirements, too.</p>\r\n<p>To help retain a load, some flatbeds have “drop sides” that are hinged to fold down for loading. A “stake truck” uses steel uprights, often removable, for the same purpose. Or a “side kit” can be installed. (Scroll down for adetailed description.)</p>\r\n<p>Flatbed truck drivers most commonly secure freight to open beds with nylon straps or steel chain.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Flat webbing straps are more user friendly and less likely to damage freight. They\'re available in longer lengths for taller loads.</li>\r\n<li>Chains are stronger. While nylon has a 5,000-pound working load limit, chains handle up to 12,000 pounds. They\'re more suitable than straps for heavy steel products. Chains are also less susceptible to abrasion on sharp corners. (Nylon straps need extra padding there.)</li>\r\n<li>Straps are attached to one side of the trailer with a metal hook. They’re attached to the other side with a winch, which tightens down the load.</li>\r\n<li>Chains are looped through a special “rub rail” on either side of the trailer. A load binder takes up the slack in the middle of the chain to tighten down the load.</li>\r\n<li>Drivers also use rope, bungees or coil racks to secure loads.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>“Dunnage” fills open spaces between cargo items and prevents shifting. It can create space under or between cargo items, so a forklift blade slides in for easy lifting. Wood, matting, dry wall strips and air-filled bags commonly serve as dunnage.</p>\r\n<p>Securementmay involve concentrating weight or pressure in a small area. Removing securement devices requires caution. If done incorrectly, strong forcessuddenly are unleashed, destablizing the load and endangering everyone in the vicinity.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"SIDEKIT TRAILERS\"][vc_column_text]A standard flatbed trailer can be equipped with a “side kit.” Removable plywood or fiberglass side panels form the trailer\'s sidewalls. They provide structure, support and extra protection for the load.</p>\r\n<p>With a side kit, a flatbed truck hauls loose cargo that’s not crated or packaged. That includes granular material, like soybeans - small objects, likewatermelons - or oddly shaped pieces, like scrap metal. A side kit forms a protective barrier, too. It can be built around heavy freight or equipment that’s already loaded on the deck.</p>\r\n<p>A tarp and bow system may be installed over asidekit to protect cargo from the elements. Then the trailer is called a “covered wagon.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"BULKHEAD AND HEADACHE RACKS\"][vc_column_text]Bulkheads and headache racks are safety barriers. They protect the driver from cargo that breaks loose during a sudden stop.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>A headache rack is a reinforcingpanel attached directly to the tractor’s frame, behind the cab or sleeper. If the cargo pushes forward, it knocks the cab off its frame rather than penetrating it.</li>\r\n<li>A bulkhead is attached to the trailer itself, on the end of the deck closest to the tractor. It’s meant to block the cargo’s forward motion. Impact causes the bulkhead to bend and push the load up, over the cab.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>OTR cabs often are equipped with headache racks. Bulkheads are more commonly used on local routes.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"TARPING\"][vc_column_text]Some loads need protection from weather, wind, dirt or moisture. Flatbed truck drivers cover them with tarpaulins, or tarps.</p>\r\n<p>Tarps usually are made of a heavy vinyl orPVC for water, weather and tear resistance. Rows of D-rings and grommets run its length. They’re used to accommodate the ratchet straps,bungees, ropes or chains that pull a tarp tight over cargo.</p>\r\n<p>Tarps come in a variety of shapes, sizes and weights to cover specific types of freight. The largestweigh up to 80 pounds when dry, and far more when wet or icy. These are a few of the most common types:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Lumber tarps</strong> originally were intended for specialized lumber hauling. They’ve become all-purpose covers to protect pallets and other bulky cargo. Commonly 24’ wide and anywhere from 26’ to 30’ long, they cover large, high loads. The lumber tarp features a flap that folds down over one end of the load. The flap provides a tighter seal and prevents “parachuting” (when wind fills and billows a tarp).</li>\r\n<li><strong>Steel tarps</strong> are smaller than lumber tarps – typically either 12’ or 16’ wide and 24’ long. They are four-sided, without flaps. Steel tarps protect heavy loads with a low profile, such as steel rods, sheet steel and cables. They also provide “top only” protection for loads of crated material.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Smoke tarps</strong>, at 10’ or 12’ by 12’, are much smaller. Also known as nose tarps, they cover the top front of a load, protecting against exhaust, bugs and road debris. They can be secured over the front of a load of pipes to prevent wind from whistling through. Smoke tarps can cover small portions of cargo on the open bed, too.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Coil tarps</strong> also are called bag tarps, because they’re sewn in a bag shape. Like a fitted cap, they’re pulled over steel or aluminum coils or cable spools to keep them dry and tightly wound.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Machinery tarps</strong> protect valuable manufacturing or machine equipment from weather and road vibration. They cover the oversized, odd-shaped loads carried on specialty trailers. Many are manufactured to custom specifications.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"OVER DIMENSIONAL LOADS\"][vc_column_text]There are more than 14 different types of flatbed and specialty trailers. The weight and dimensions of their loadsrange from \"legal\"to extremely oversized. (See \"Legal Load\" above.)</p>\r\n<p>Flatbed trailers areflexible. The road system is not. Delivering an over dimensional load presents serious technical, legal and logistical challenges. Lane width, bridge strength, signal height, ramp curvature and traffic patterns are just a few.</p>\r\n<p>It takes skill and concentration to deliver an oversized load on time. It takes great care to travel safely in traffic without damaging your surroundings.</p>\r\n<p>That’s why it takes specialpermits, too.</p>\r\n<p>To travel legally, an oversized load needs a permitin every state through which it travels. Many cities and counties require permits, too. All permits are load-specific and valid for a limited number of days.</p>\r\n<p>Over dimensional trucking is meant for the transport of large and heavy units, not small units combined into an oversizedload. A permit is issued only if a shipment can’t be divided into smaller legal loads in less than 8 hours without decreasing its value.</p>\r\n<p>Permitted loads are subject to federal, state and local safety restrictions. They mightinclude any or all of the following:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>In most states, permitted loads may be moved only during daylight hours, Monday through Friday, and not on holidays.</li>\r\n<li>The driver often is limited to the use of pre-approved travel routes.</li>\r\n<li>Paid police escorts may be required along designated stretches.</li>\r\n<li>The hauler may need toarrangeto move overhanging signals or wires enroute.</li>\r\n<li>The load may have to be marked by red safety flags, banners and amber lights.</li>\r\n<li>Loads wider than 11’6” and/or taller than 13’6” typically require pilot/pole/escort cars from origin to destination.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Extremely wide, tall, long or heavy loads are known as “super loads.” The definition varies from state to state. A loaded truck that’s over 16’ wide, 16’ tall, 160’ long and/or 200,000 lbs. qualifies in most. Super loads are subject to special, extensive permitting processes.</p>\r\n<p>Over dimensional loads often are handled by specialized trucking companies. They have fleets of specialty trailers. 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(2937, 1, '2018-07-05 12:07:30', '2018-07-05 12:07:30', '<p>[vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" full_height=\"yes\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\" shape_type=\"\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/2\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"STANDARD FLATBED TRAILER\"][vc_column_text]Standard flatbed trailers that carry \"legal loads\" share the following characteristics:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>A flat, level bed with no sides or roof. (That’s why they\'re called “open decks.”)</li>\r\n<li>Width less than or equal to 8’6”</li>\r\n<li>Height 60” from the ground before loading</li>\r\n<li>Length48’ to 53’</li>\r\n<li>Carries aload of up to 46,000 lbs</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Flatbed trucks carry cargo that won\'t fit on standard pallets or in box vans. A flatbed trailer can transport any bulky item its bed will hold. This includes wrapped stacks of construction materials, oddly shaped machine components and big equipment. Flatbeds are best for cargo that can withstand extreme temperatures or conditions.</p>\r\n<p>The flatbed trailer\'s chief advantage is quick and easy loading. Cargo is brought on from the back at a dock, from the side by forklift or from overhead by crane or helicopter. Flatbed trailers are perfect for pickups and deliveries at off-road or unconventional locations.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" background_image=\"2874\" enable_bg_scale=\"true\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/2\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"LEGAL LOADS\"][vc_column_text]A \"legal load\" meets all federal size and weight rules, as well as those of the states through which it passes. In general, the loaded truck is no more than 13’6” tall and 8’6” wide. Legal lengths and weights vary from state to state.</p>\r\n<p>Oversized cargo may be carried on specialty trailers to stay within legal dimensions.</p>\r\n<p>Loads that exceed legal dimensions often requirepermitting and may be subject to federal, state or local restrictions. (See \"Over Dimensional Loads\" below.)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"SECUREMENT\"][vc_column_text]Freight must be properly secured to prevent shifting. It has to stay on the trailer and off the roadway. It also has to remain in place on the bed, distributed over the axles as originally loaded. This keeps the trailer balanced and stable. It prevents dangerous stress on any one tire or section of the bed. In the event of a quick stop, it prevents cargo from pushing into the cab and injuring the driver.</p>\r\n<p>The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issues detailed regulations on properly securing cargo. Many municipalities have their own requirements, too.</p>\r\n<p>To help retain a load, some flatbeds have “drop sides” that are hinged to fold down for loading. A “stake truck” uses steel uprights, often removable, for the same purpose. Or a “side kit” can be installed. (Scroll down for adetailed description.)</p>\r\n<p>Flatbed truck drivers most commonly secure freight to open beds with nylon straps or steel chain.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Flat webbing straps are more user friendly and less likely to damage freight. They\'re available in longer lengths for taller loads.</li>\r\n<li>Chains are stronger. While nylon has a 5,000-pound working load limit, chains handle up to 12,000 pounds. They\'re more suitable than straps for heavy steel products. Chains are also less susceptible to abrasion on sharp corners. (Nylon straps need extra padding there.)</li>\r\n<li>Straps are attached to one side of the trailer with a metal hook. They’re attached to the other side with a winch, which tightens down the load.</li>\r\n<li>Chains are looped through a special “rub rail” on either side of the trailer. A load binder takes up the slack in the middle of the chain to tighten down the load.</li>\r\n<li>Drivers also use rope, bungees or coil racks to secure loads.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>“Dunnage” fills open spaces between cargo items and prevents shifting. It can create space under or between cargo items, so a forklift blade slides in for easy lifting. Wood, matting, dry wall strips and air-filled bags commonly serve as dunnage.</p>\r\n<p>Securementmay involve concentrating weight or pressure in a small area. Removing securement devices requires caution. If done incorrectly, strong forcessuddenly are unleashed, destablizing the load and endangering everyone in the vicinity.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"SIDEKIT TRAILERS\"][vc_column_text]A standard flatbed trailer can be equipped with a “side kit.” Removable plywood or fiberglass side panels form the trailer\'s sidewalls. They provide structure, support and extra protection for the load.</p>\r\n<p>With a side kit, a flatbed truck hauls loose cargo that’s not crated or packaged. That includes granular material, like soybeans - small objects, likewatermelons - or oddly shaped pieces, like scrap metal. A side kit forms a protective barrier, too. It can be built around heavy freight or equipment that’s already loaded on the deck.</p>\r\n<p>A tarp and bow system may be installed over asidekit to protect cargo from the elements. Then the trailer is called a “covered wagon.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"BULKHEAD AND HEADACHE RACKS\"][vc_column_text]Bulkheads and headache racks are safety barriers. They protect the driver from cargo that breaks loose during a sudden stop.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>A headache rack is a reinforcingpanel attached directly to the tractor’s frame, behind the cab or sleeper. If the cargo pushes forward, it knocks the cab off its frame rather than penetrating it.</li>\r\n<li>A bulkhead is attached to the trailer itself, on the end of the deck closest to the tractor. It’s meant to block the cargo’s forward motion. Impact causes the bulkhead to bend and push the load up, over the cab.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>OTR cabs often are equipped with headache racks. Bulkheads are more commonly used on local routes.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"TARPING\"][vc_column_text]Some loads need protection from weather, wind, dirt or moisture. Flatbed truck drivers cover them with tarpaulins, or tarps.</p>\r\n<p>Tarps usually are made of a heavy vinyl orPVC for water, weather and tear resistance. Rows of D-rings and grommets run its length. They’re used to accommodate the ratchet straps,bungees, ropes or chains that pull a tarp tight over cargo.</p>\r\n<p>Tarps come in a variety of shapes, sizes and weights to cover specific types of freight. The largestweigh up to 80 pounds when dry, and far more when wet or icy. These are a few of the most common types:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Lumber tarps</strong> originally were intended for specialized lumber hauling. They’ve become all-purpose covers to protect pallets and other bulky cargo. Commonly 24’ wide and anywhere from 26’ to 30’ long, they cover large, high loads. The lumber tarp features a flap that folds down over one end of the load. The flap provides a tighter seal and prevents “parachuting” (when wind fills and billows a tarp).</li>\r\n<li><strong>Steel tarps</strong> are smaller than lumber tarps – typically either 12’ or 16’ wide and 24’ long. They are four-sided, without flaps. Steel tarps protect heavy loads with a low profile, such as steel rods, sheet steel and cables. They also provide “top only” protection for loads of crated material.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Smoke tarps</strong>, at 10’ or 12’ by 12’, are much smaller. Also known as nose tarps, they cover the top front of a load, protecting against exhaust, bugs and road debris. They can be secured over the front of a load of pipes to prevent wind from whistling through. Smoke tarps can cover small portions of cargo on the open bed, too.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Coil tarps</strong> also are called bag tarps, because they’re sewn in a bag shape. Like a fitted cap, they’re pulled over steel or aluminum coils or cable spools to keep them dry and tightly wound.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Machinery tarps</strong> protect valuable manufacturing or machine equipment from weather and road vibration. They cover the oversized, odd-shaped loads carried on specialty trailers. Many are manufactured to custom specifications.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"OVER DIMENSIONAL LOADS\"][vc_column_text]There are more than 14 different types of flatbed and specialty trailers. The weight and dimensions of their loadsrange from \"legal\"to extremely oversized. (See \"Legal Load\" above.)</p>\r\n<p>Flatbed trailers areflexible. The road system is not. Delivering an over dimensional load presents serious technical, legal and logistical challenges. Lane width, bridge strength, signal height, ramp curvature and traffic patterns are just a few.</p>\r\n<p>It takes skill and concentration to deliver an oversized load on time. It takes great care to travel safely in traffic without damaging your surroundings.</p>\r\n<p>That’s why it takes specialpermits, too.</p>\r\n<p>To travel legally, an oversized load needs a permitin every state through which it travels. Many cities and counties require permits, too. All permits are load-specific and valid for a limited number of days.</p>\r\n<p>Over dimensional trucking is meant for the transport of large and heavy units, not small units combined into an oversizedload. A permit is issued only if a shipment can’t be divided into smaller legal loads in less than 8 hours without decreasing its value.</p>\r\n<p>Permitted loads are subject to federal, state and local safety restrictions. They mightinclude any or all of the following:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>In most states, permitted loads may be moved only during daylight hours, Monday through Friday, and not on holidays.</li>\r\n<li>The driver often is limited to the use of pre-approved travel routes.</li>\r\n<li>Paid police escorts may be required along designated stretches.</li>\r\n<li>The hauler may need toarrangeto move overhanging signals or wires enroute.</li>\r\n<li>The load may have to be marked by red safety flags, banners and amber lights.</li>\r\n<li>Loads wider than 11’6” and/or taller than 13’6” typically require pilot/pole/escort cars from origin to destination.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Extremely wide, tall, long or heavy loads are known as “super loads.” The definition varies from state to state. A loaded truck that’s over 16’ wide, 16’ tall, 160’ long and/or 200,000 lbs. qualifies in most. Super loads are subject to special, extensive permitting processes.</p>\r\n<p>Over dimensional loads often are handled by specialized trucking companies. They have fleets of specialty trailers. 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(2938, 1, '2018-07-05 12:07:56', '2018-07-05 12:07:56', '<p>[vc_row type=\"full_width_content\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" equal_height=\"yes\" content_placement=\"middle\" full_height=\"yes\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\" shape_type=\"\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/2\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"STANDARD FLATBED TRAILER\"][vc_column_text]Standard flatbed trailers that carry \"legal loads\" share the following characteristics:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>A flat, level bed with no sides or roof. (That’s why they\'re called “open decks.”)</li>\r\n<li>Width less than or equal to 8’6”</li>\r\n<li>Height 60” from the ground before loading</li>\r\n<li>Length48’ to 53’</li>\r\n<li>Carries aload of up to 46,000 lbs</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Flatbed trucks carry cargo that won\'t fit on standard pallets or in box vans. A flatbed trailer can transport any bulky item its bed will hold. This includes wrapped stacks of construction materials, oddly shaped machine components and big equipment. Flatbeds are best for cargo that can withstand extreme temperatures or conditions.</p>\r\n<p>The flatbed trailer\'s chief advantage is quick and easy loading. Cargo is brought on from the back at a dock, from the side by forklift or from overhead by crane or helicopter. Flatbed trailers are perfect for pickups and deliveries at off-road or unconventional locations.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" background_image=\"2874\" enable_bg_scale=\"true\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/2\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"LEGAL LOADS\"][vc_column_text]A \"legal load\" meets all federal size and weight rules, as well as those of the states through which it passes. In general, the loaded truck is no more than 13’6” tall and 8’6” wide. Legal lengths and weights vary from state to state.</p>\r\n<p>Oversized cargo may be carried on specialty trailers to stay within legal dimensions.</p>\r\n<p>Loads that exceed legal dimensions often requirepermitting and may be subject to federal, state or local restrictions. (See \"Over Dimensional Loads\" below.)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"SECUREMENT\"][vc_column_text]Freight must be properly secured to prevent shifting. It has to stay on the trailer and off the roadway. It also has to remain in place on the bed, distributed over the axles as originally loaded. This keeps the trailer balanced and stable. It prevents dangerous stress on any one tire or section of the bed. In the event of a quick stop, it prevents cargo from pushing into the cab and injuring the driver.</p>\r\n<p>The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issues detailed regulations on properly securing cargo. Many municipalities have their own requirements, too.</p>\r\n<p>To help retain a load, some flatbeds have “drop sides” that are hinged to fold down for loading. A “stake truck” uses steel uprights, often removable, for the same purpose. Or a “side kit” can be installed. (Scroll down for adetailed description.)</p>\r\n<p>Flatbed truck drivers most commonly secure freight to open beds with nylon straps or steel chain.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Flat webbing straps are more user friendly and less likely to damage freight. They\'re available in longer lengths for taller loads.</li>\r\n<li>Chains are stronger. While nylon has a 5,000-pound working load limit, chains handle up to 12,000 pounds. They\'re more suitable than straps for heavy steel products. Chains are also less susceptible to abrasion on sharp corners. (Nylon straps need extra padding there.)</li>\r\n<li>Straps are attached to one side of the trailer with a metal hook. They’re attached to the other side with a winch, which tightens down the load.</li>\r\n<li>Chains are looped through a special “rub rail” on either side of the trailer. A load binder takes up the slack in the middle of the chain to tighten down the load.</li>\r\n<li>Drivers also use rope, bungees or coil racks to secure loads.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>“Dunnage” fills open spaces between cargo items and prevents shifting. It can create space under or between cargo items, so a forklift blade slides in for easy lifting. Wood, matting, dry wall strips and air-filled bags commonly serve as dunnage.</p>\r\n<p>Securementmay involve concentrating weight or pressure in a small area. Removing securement devices requires caution. If done incorrectly, strong forcessuddenly are unleashed, destablizing the load and endangering everyone in the vicinity.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"SIDEKIT TRAILERS\"][vc_column_text]A standard flatbed trailer can be equipped with a “side kit.” Removable plywood or fiberglass side panels form the trailer\'s sidewalls. They provide structure, support and extra protection for the load.</p>\r\n<p>With a side kit, a flatbed truck hauls loose cargo that’s not crated or packaged. That includes granular material, like soybeans - small objects, likewatermelons - or oddly shaped pieces, like scrap metal. A side kit forms a protective barrier, too. It can be built around heavy freight or equipment that’s already loaded on the deck.</p>\r\n<p>A tarp and bow system may be installed over asidekit to protect cargo from the elements. Then the trailer is called a “covered wagon.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"BULKHEAD AND HEADACHE RACKS\"][vc_column_text]Bulkheads and headache racks are safety barriers. They protect the driver from cargo that breaks loose during a sudden stop.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>A headache rack is a reinforcingpanel attached directly to the tractor’s frame, behind the cab or sleeper. If the cargo pushes forward, it knocks the cab off its frame rather than penetrating it.</li>\r\n<li>A bulkhead is attached to the trailer itself, on the end of the deck closest to the tractor. It’s meant to block the cargo’s forward motion. Impact causes the bulkhead to bend and push the load up, over the cab.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>OTR cabs often are equipped with headache racks. Bulkheads are more commonly used on local routes.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"TARPING\"][vc_column_text]Some loads need protection from weather, wind, dirt or moisture. Flatbed truck drivers cover them with tarpaulins, or tarps.</p>\r\n<p>Tarps usually are made of a heavy vinyl orPVC for water, weather and tear resistance. Rows of D-rings and grommets run its length. They’re used to accommodate the ratchet straps,bungees, ropes or chains that pull a tarp tight over cargo.</p>\r\n<p>Tarps come in a variety of shapes, sizes and weights to cover specific types of freight. The largestweigh up to 80 pounds when dry, and far more when wet or icy. These are a few of the most common types:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Lumber tarps</strong> originally were intended for specialized lumber hauling. They’ve become all-purpose covers to protect pallets and other bulky cargo. Commonly 24’ wide and anywhere from 26’ to 30’ long, they cover large, high loads. The lumber tarp features a flap that folds down over one end of the load. The flap provides a tighter seal and prevents “parachuting” (when wind fills and billows a tarp).</li>\r\n<li><strong>Steel tarps</strong> are smaller than lumber tarps – typically either 12’ or 16’ wide and 24’ long. They are four-sided, without flaps. Steel tarps protect heavy loads with a low profile, such as steel rods, sheet steel and cables. They also provide “top only” protection for loads of crated material.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Smoke tarps</strong>, at 10’ or 12’ by 12’, are much smaller. Also known as nose tarps, they cover the top front of a load, protecting against exhaust, bugs and road debris. They can be secured over the front of a load of pipes to prevent wind from whistling through. Smoke tarps can cover small portions of cargo on the open bed, too.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Coil tarps</strong> also are called bag tarps, because they’re sewn in a bag shape. Like a fitted cap, they’re pulled over steel or aluminum coils or cable spools to keep them dry and tightly wound.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Machinery tarps</strong> protect valuable manufacturing or machine equipment from weather and road vibration. They cover the oversized, odd-shaped loads carried on specialty trailers. Many are manufactured to custom specifications.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"OVER DIMENSIONAL LOADS\"][vc_column_text]There are more than 14 different types of flatbed and specialty trailers. The weight and dimensions of their loadsrange from \"legal\"to extremely oversized. (See \"Legal Load\" above.)</p>\r\n<p>Flatbed trailers areflexible. The road system is not. Delivering an over dimensional load presents serious technical, legal and logistical challenges. Lane width, bridge strength, signal height, ramp curvature and traffic patterns are just a few.</p>\r\n<p>It takes skill and concentration to deliver an oversized load on time. It takes great care to travel safely in traffic without damaging your surroundings.</p>\r\n<p>That’s why it takes specialpermits, too.</p>\r\n<p>To travel legally, an oversized load needs a permitin every state through which it travels. Many cities and counties require permits, too. All permits are load-specific and valid for a limited number of days.</p>\r\n<p>Over dimensional trucking is meant for the transport of large and heavy units, not small units combined into an oversizedload. A permit is issued only if a shipment can’t be divided into smaller legal loads in less than 8 hours without decreasing its value.</p>\r\n<p>Permitted loads are subject to federal, state and local safety restrictions. They mightinclude any or all of the following:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>In most states, permitted loads may be moved only during daylight hours, Monday through Friday, and not on holidays.</li>\r\n<li>The driver often is limited to the use of pre-approved travel routes.</li>\r\n<li>Paid police escorts may be required along designated stretches.</li>\r\n<li>The hauler may need toarrangeto move overhanging signals or wires enroute.</li>\r\n<li>The load may have to be marked by red safety flags, banners and amber lights.</li>\r\n<li>Loads wider than 11’6” and/or taller than 13’6” typically require pilot/pole/escort cars from origin to destination.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Extremely wide, tall, long or heavy loads are known as “super loads.” The definition varies from state to state. A loaded truck that’s over 16’ wide, 16’ tall, 160’ long and/or 200,000 lbs. qualifies in most. Super loads are subject to special, extensive permitting processes.</p>\r\n<p>Over dimensional loads often are handled by specialized trucking companies. They have fleets of specialty trailers. 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(2939, 1, '2018-07-05 12:09:07', '2018-07-05 12:09:07', '<p>[vc_row type=\"full_width_content\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" equal_height=\"yes\" content_placement=\"middle\" full_height=\"yes\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" class=\"standard_flatbed_section\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\" shape_type=\"\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/2\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"STANDARD FLATBED TRAILER\"][vc_column_text]Standard flatbed trailers that carry \"legal loads\" share the following characteristics:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>A flat, level bed with no sides or roof. (That’s why they\'re called “open decks.”)</li>\r\n<li>Width less than or equal to 8’6”</li>\r\n<li>Height 60” from the ground before loading</li>\r\n<li>Length48’ to 53’</li>\r\n<li>Carries aload of up to 46,000 lbs</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Flatbed trucks carry cargo that won\'t fit on standard pallets or in box vans. A flatbed trailer can transport any bulky item its bed will hold. This includes wrapped stacks of construction materials, oddly shaped machine components and big equipment. Flatbeds are best for cargo that can withstand extreme temperatures or conditions.</p>\r\n<p>The flatbed trailer\'s chief advantage is quick and easy loading. Cargo is brought on from the back at a dock, from the side by forklift or from overhead by crane or helicopter. Flatbed trailers are perfect for pickups and deliveries at off-road or unconventional locations.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" background_image=\"2874\" enable_bg_scale=\"true\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/2\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"LEGAL LOADS\"][vc_column_text]A \"legal load\" meets all federal size and weight rules, as well as those of the states through which it passes. In general, the loaded truck is no more than 13’6” tall and 8’6” wide. Legal lengths and weights vary from state to state.</p>\r\n<p>Oversized cargo may be carried on specialty trailers to stay within legal dimensions.</p>\r\n<p>Loads that exceed legal dimensions often requirepermitting and may be subject to federal, state or local restrictions. (See \"Over Dimensional Loads\" below.)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"SECUREMENT\"][vc_column_text]Freight must be properly secured to prevent shifting. It has to stay on the trailer and off the roadway. It also has to remain in place on the bed, distributed over the axles as originally loaded. This keeps the trailer balanced and stable. It prevents dangerous stress on any one tire or section of the bed. In the event of a quick stop, it prevents cargo from pushing into the cab and injuring the driver.</p>\r\n<p>The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issues detailed regulations on properly securing cargo. Many municipalities have their own requirements, too.</p>\r\n<p>To help retain a load, some flatbeds have “drop sides” that are hinged to fold down for loading. A “stake truck” uses steel uprights, often removable, for the same purpose. Or a “side kit” can be installed. (Scroll down for adetailed description.)</p>\r\n<p>Flatbed truck drivers most commonly secure freight to open beds with nylon straps or steel chain.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Flat webbing straps are more user friendly and less likely to damage freight. They\'re available in longer lengths for taller loads.</li>\r\n<li>Chains are stronger. While nylon has a 5,000-pound working load limit, chains handle up to 12,000 pounds. They\'re more suitable than straps for heavy steel products. Chains are also less susceptible to abrasion on sharp corners. (Nylon straps need extra padding there.)</li>\r\n<li>Straps are attached to one side of the trailer with a metal hook. They’re attached to the other side with a winch, which tightens down the load.</li>\r\n<li>Chains are looped through a special “rub rail” on either side of the trailer. A load binder takes up the slack in the middle of the chain to tighten down the load.</li>\r\n<li>Drivers also use rope, bungees or coil racks to secure loads.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>“Dunnage” fills open spaces between cargo items and prevents shifting. It can create space under or between cargo items, so a forklift blade slides in for easy lifting. Wood, matting, dry wall strips and air-filled bags commonly serve as dunnage.</p>\r\n<p>Securementmay involve concentrating weight or pressure in a small area. Removing securement devices requires caution. If done incorrectly, strong forcessuddenly are unleashed, destablizing the load and endangering everyone in the vicinity.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"SIDEKIT TRAILERS\"][vc_column_text]A standard flatbed trailer can be equipped with a “side kit.” Removable plywood or fiberglass side panels form the trailer\'s sidewalls. They provide structure, support and extra protection for the load.</p>\r\n<p>With a side kit, a flatbed truck hauls loose cargo that’s not crated or packaged. That includes granular material, like soybeans - small objects, likewatermelons - or oddly shaped pieces, like scrap metal. A side kit forms a protective barrier, too. It can be built around heavy freight or equipment that’s already loaded on the deck.</p>\r\n<p>A tarp and bow system may be installed over asidekit to protect cargo from the elements. Then the trailer is called a “covered wagon.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"BULKHEAD AND HEADACHE RACKS\"][vc_column_text]Bulkheads and headache racks are safety barriers. They protect the driver from cargo that breaks loose during a sudden stop.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>A headache rack is a reinforcingpanel attached directly to the tractor’s frame, behind the cab or sleeper. If the cargo pushes forward, it knocks the cab off its frame rather than penetrating it.</li>\r\n<li>A bulkhead is attached to the trailer itself, on the end of the deck closest to the tractor. It’s meant to block the cargo’s forward motion. Impact causes the bulkhead to bend and push the load up, over the cab.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>OTR cabs often are equipped with headache racks. Bulkheads are more commonly used on local routes.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"TARPING\"][vc_column_text]Some loads need protection from weather, wind, dirt or moisture. Flatbed truck drivers cover them with tarpaulins, or tarps.</p>\r\n<p>Tarps usually are made of a heavy vinyl orPVC for water, weather and tear resistance. Rows of D-rings and grommets run its length. They’re used to accommodate the ratchet straps,bungees, ropes or chains that pull a tarp tight over cargo.</p>\r\n<p>Tarps come in a variety of shapes, sizes and weights to cover specific types of freight. The largestweigh up to 80 pounds when dry, and far more when wet or icy. These are a few of the most common types:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Lumber tarps</strong> originally were intended for specialized lumber hauling. They’ve become all-purpose covers to protect pallets and other bulky cargo. Commonly 24’ wide and anywhere from 26’ to 30’ long, they cover large, high loads. The lumber tarp features a flap that folds down over one end of the load. The flap provides a tighter seal and prevents “parachuting” (when wind fills and billows a tarp).</li>\r\n<li><strong>Steel tarps</strong> are smaller than lumber tarps – typically either 12’ or 16’ wide and 24’ long. They are four-sided, without flaps. Steel tarps protect heavy loads with a low profile, such as steel rods, sheet steel and cables. They also provide “top only” protection for loads of crated material.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Smoke tarps</strong>, at 10’ or 12’ by 12’, are much smaller. Also known as nose tarps, they cover the top front of a load, protecting against exhaust, bugs and road debris. They can be secured over the front of a load of pipes to prevent wind from whistling through. Smoke tarps can cover small portions of cargo on the open bed, too.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Coil tarps</strong> also are called bag tarps, because they’re sewn in a bag shape. Like a fitted cap, they’re pulled over steel or aluminum coils or cable spools to keep them dry and tightly wound.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Machinery tarps</strong> protect valuable manufacturing or machine equipment from weather and road vibration. They cover the oversized, odd-shaped loads carried on specialty trailers. Many are manufactured to custom specifications.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"OVER DIMENSIONAL LOADS\"][vc_column_text]There are more than 14 different types of flatbed and specialty trailers. The weight and dimensions of their loadsrange from \"legal\"to extremely oversized. (See \"Legal Load\" above.)</p>\r\n<p>Flatbed trailers areflexible. The road system is not. Delivering an over dimensional load presents serious technical, legal and logistical challenges. Lane width, bridge strength, signal height, ramp curvature and traffic patterns are just a few.</p>\r\n<p>It takes skill and concentration to deliver an oversized load on time. It takes great care to travel safely in traffic without damaging your surroundings.</p>\r\n<p>That’s why it takes specialpermits, too.</p>\r\n<p>To travel legally, an oversized load needs a permitin every state through which it travels. Many cities and counties require permits, too. All permits are load-specific and valid for a limited number of days.</p>\r\n<p>Over dimensional trucking is meant for the transport of large and heavy units, not small units combined into an oversizedload. A permit is issued only if a shipment can’t be divided into smaller legal loads in less than 8 hours without decreasing its value.</p>\r\n<p>Permitted loads are subject to federal, state and local safety restrictions. They mightinclude any or all of the following:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>In most states, permitted loads may be moved only during daylight hours, Monday through Friday, and not on holidays.</li>\r\n<li>The driver often is limited to the use of pre-approved travel routes.</li>\r\n<li>Paid police escorts may be required along designated stretches.</li>\r\n<li>The hauler may need toarrangeto move overhanging signals or wires enroute.</li>\r\n<li>The load may have to be marked by red safety flags, banners and amber lights.</li>\r\n<li>Loads wider than 11’6” and/or taller than 13’6” typically require pilot/pole/escort cars from origin to destination.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Extremely wide, tall, long or heavy loads are known as “super loads.” The definition varies from state to state. 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(2940, 1, '2018-07-05 12:11:33', '2018-07-05 12:11:33', '<p>[vc_row type=\"full_width_content\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" equal_height=\"yes\" content_placement=\"middle\" full_height=\"yes\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\" shape_type=\"\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" el_class=\"standard_flatbed_rightcol\" width=\"1/2\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"STANDARD FLATBED TRAILER\"][vc_column_text]Standard flatbed trailers that carry \"legal loads\" share the following characteristics:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>A flat, level bed with no sides or roof. (That’s why they\'re called “open decks.”)</li>\r\n<li>Width less than or equal to 8’6”</li>\r\n<li>Height 60” from the ground before loading</li>\r\n<li>Length48’ to 53’</li>\r\n<li>Carries aload of up to 46,000 lbs</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Flatbed trucks carry cargo that won\'t fit on standard pallets or in box vans. A flatbed trailer can transport any bulky item its bed will hold. This includes wrapped stacks of construction materials, oddly shaped machine components and big equipment. Flatbeds are best for cargo that can withstand extreme temperatures or conditions.</p>\r\n<p>The flatbed trailer\'s chief advantage is quick and easy loading. Cargo is brought on from the back at a dock, from the side by forklift or from overhead by crane or helicopter. Flatbed trailers are perfect for pickups and deliveries at off-road or unconventional locations.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" background_image=\"2874\" enable_bg_scale=\"true\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" el_class=\"standard_flatbed_leftcol\" width=\"1/2\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"LEGAL LOADS\"][vc_column_text]A \"legal load\" meets all federal size and weight rules, as well as those of the states through which it passes. In general, the loaded truck is no more than 13’6” tall and 8’6” wide. Legal lengths and weights vary from state to state.</p>\r\n<p>Oversized cargo may be carried on specialty trailers to stay within legal dimensions.</p>\r\n<p>Loads that exceed legal dimensions often requirepermitting and may be subject to federal, state or local restrictions. (See \"Over Dimensional Loads\" below.)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"SECUREMENT\"][vc_column_text]Freight must be properly secured to prevent shifting. It has to stay on the trailer and off the roadway. It also has to remain in place on the bed, distributed over the axles as originally loaded. This keeps the trailer balanced and stable. It prevents dangerous stress on any one tire or section of the bed. In the event of a quick stop, it prevents cargo from pushing into the cab and injuring the driver.</p>\r\n<p>The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issues detailed regulations on properly securing cargo. Many municipalities have their own requirements, too.</p>\r\n<p>To help retain a load, some flatbeds have “drop sides” that are hinged to fold down for loading. A “stake truck” uses steel uprights, often removable, for the same purpose. Or a “side kit” can be installed. (Scroll down for adetailed description.)</p>\r\n<p>Flatbed truck drivers most commonly secure freight to open beds with nylon straps or steel chain.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Flat webbing straps are more user friendly and less likely to damage freight. They\'re available in longer lengths for taller loads.</li>\r\n<li>Chains are stronger. While nylon has a 5,000-pound working load limit, chains handle up to 12,000 pounds. They\'re more suitable than straps for heavy steel products. Chains are also less susceptible to abrasion on sharp corners. (Nylon straps need extra padding there.)</li>\r\n<li>Straps are attached to one side of the trailer with a metal hook. They’re attached to the other side with a winch, which tightens down the load.</li>\r\n<li>Chains are looped through a special “rub rail” on either side of the trailer. A load binder takes up the slack in the middle of the chain to tighten down the load.</li>\r\n<li>Drivers also use rope, bungees or coil racks to secure loads.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>“Dunnage” fills open spaces between cargo items and prevents shifting. It can create space under or between cargo items, so a forklift blade slides in for easy lifting. Wood, matting, dry wall strips and air-filled bags commonly serve as dunnage.</p>\r\n<p>Securementmay involve concentrating weight or pressure in a small area. Removing securement devices requires caution. If done incorrectly, strong forcessuddenly are unleashed, destablizing the load and endangering everyone in the vicinity.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"SIDEKIT TRAILERS\"][vc_column_text]A standard flatbed trailer can be equipped with a “side kit.” Removable plywood or fiberglass side panels form the trailer\'s sidewalls. They provide structure, support and extra protection for the load.</p>\r\n<p>With a side kit, a flatbed truck hauls loose cargo that’s not crated or packaged. That includes granular material, like soybeans - small objects, likewatermelons - or oddly shaped pieces, like scrap metal. A side kit forms a protective barrier, too. It can be built around heavy freight or equipment that’s already loaded on the deck.</p>\r\n<p>A tarp and bow system may be installed over asidekit to protect cargo from the elements. Then the trailer is called a “covered wagon.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"BULKHEAD AND HEADACHE RACKS\"][vc_column_text]Bulkheads and headache racks are safety barriers. They protect the driver from cargo that breaks loose during a sudden stop.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>A headache rack is a reinforcingpanel attached directly to the tractor’s frame, behind the cab or sleeper. If the cargo pushes forward, it knocks the cab off its frame rather than penetrating it.</li>\r\n<li>A bulkhead is attached to the trailer itself, on the end of the deck closest to the tractor. It’s meant to block the cargo’s forward motion. Impact causes the bulkhead to bend and push the load up, over the cab.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>OTR cabs often are equipped with headache racks. Bulkheads are more commonly used on local routes.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"TARPING\"][vc_column_text]Some loads need protection from weather, wind, dirt or moisture. Flatbed truck drivers cover them with tarpaulins, or tarps.</p>\r\n<p>Tarps usually are made of a heavy vinyl orPVC for water, weather and tear resistance. Rows of D-rings and grommets run its length. They’re used to accommodate the ratchet straps,bungees, ropes or chains that pull a tarp tight over cargo.</p>\r\n<p>Tarps come in a variety of shapes, sizes and weights to cover specific types of freight. The largestweigh up to 80 pounds when dry, and far more when wet or icy. These are a few of the most common types:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Lumber tarps</strong> originally were intended for specialized lumber hauling. They’ve become all-purpose covers to protect pallets and other bulky cargo. Commonly 24’ wide and anywhere from 26’ to 30’ long, they cover large, high loads. The lumber tarp features a flap that folds down over one end of the load. The flap provides a tighter seal and prevents “parachuting” (when wind fills and billows a tarp).</li>\r\n<li><strong>Steel tarps</strong> are smaller than lumber tarps – typically either 12’ or 16’ wide and 24’ long. They are four-sided, without flaps. Steel tarps protect heavy loads with a low profile, such as steel rods, sheet steel and cables. They also provide “top only” protection for loads of crated material.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Smoke tarps</strong>, at 10’ or 12’ by 12’, are much smaller. Also known as nose tarps, they cover the top front of a load, protecting against exhaust, bugs and road debris. They can be secured over the front of a load of pipes to prevent wind from whistling through. Smoke tarps can cover small portions of cargo on the open bed, too.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Coil tarps</strong> also are called bag tarps, because they’re sewn in a bag shape. Like a fitted cap, they’re pulled over steel or aluminum coils or cable spools to keep them dry and tightly wound.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Machinery tarps</strong> protect valuable manufacturing or machine equipment from weather and road vibration. They cover the oversized, odd-shaped loads carried on specialty trailers. Many are manufactured to custom specifications.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"OVER DIMENSIONAL LOADS\"][vc_column_text]There are more than 14 different types of flatbed and specialty trailers. The weight and dimensions of their loadsrange from \"legal\"to extremely oversized. (See \"Legal Load\" above.)</p>\r\n<p>Flatbed trailers areflexible. The road system is not. Delivering an over dimensional load presents serious technical, legal and logistical challenges. Lane width, bridge strength, signal height, ramp curvature and traffic patterns are just a few.</p>\r\n<p>It takes skill and concentration to deliver an oversized load on time. It takes great care to travel safely in traffic without damaging your surroundings.</p>\r\n<p>That’s why it takes specialpermits, too.</p>\r\n<p>To travel legally, an oversized load needs a permitin every state through which it travels. Many cities and counties require permits, too. All permits are load-specific and valid for a limited number of days.</p>\r\n<p>Over dimensional trucking is meant for the transport of large and heavy units, not small units combined into an oversizedload. A permit is issued only if a shipment can’t be divided into smaller legal loads in less than 8 hours without decreasing its value.</p>\r\n<p>Permitted loads are subject to federal, state and local safety restrictions. They mightinclude any or all of the following:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>In most states, permitted loads may be moved only during daylight hours, Monday through Friday, and not on holidays.</li>\r\n<li>The driver often is limited to the use of pre-approved travel routes.</li>\r\n<li>Paid police escorts may be required along designated stretches.</li>\r\n<li>The hauler may need toarrangeto move overhanging signals or wires enroute.</li>\r\n<li>The load may have to be marked by red safety flags, banners and amber lights.</li>\r\n<li>Loads wider than 11’6” and/or taller than 13’6” typically require pilot/pole/escort cars from origin to destination.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Extremely wide, tall, long or heavy loads are known as “super loads.” The definition varies from state to state. A loaded truck that’s over 16’ wide, 16’ tall, 160’ long and/or 200,000 lbs. qualifies in most. Super loads are subject to special, extensive permitting processes.</p>\r\n<p>Over dimensional loads often are handled by specialized trucking companies. They have fleets of specialty trailers. 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(2941, 1, '2018-07-05 12:23:51', '2018-07-05 12:23:51', '<p>[vc_row type=\"full_width_content\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" equal_height=\"yes\" content_placement=\"middle\" full_height=\"yes\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\" shape_type=\"\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" el_class=\"standard_flatbed_rightcol\" width=\"1/2\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"STANDARD FLATBED TRAILER\"][vc_column_text]Standard flatbed trailers that carry \"legal loads\" share the following characteristics:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>A flat, level bed with no sides or roof. (That’s why they\'re called “open decks.”)</li>\r\n<li>Width less than or equal to 8’6”</li>\r\n<li>Height 60” from the ground before loading</li>\r\n<li>Length48’ to 53’</li>\r\n<li>Carries aload of up to 46,000 lbs</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Flatbed trucks carry cargo that won\'t fit on standard pallets or in box vans. A flatbed trailer can transport any bulky item its bed will hold. This includes wrapped stacks of construction materials, oddly shaped machine components and big equipment. Flatbeds are best for cargo that can withstand extreme temperatures or conditions.</p>\r\n<p>The flatbed trailer\'s chief advantage is quick and easy loading. Cargo is brought on from the back at a dock, from the side by forklift or from overhead by crane or helicopter. Flatbed trailers are perfect for pickups and deliveries at off-road or unconventional locations.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" background_image=\"2874\" enable_bg_scale=\"true\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" el_class=\"standard_flatbed_leftcol\" width=\"1/2\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"full_width_background\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" equal_height=\"yes\" content_placement=\"middle\" full_height=\"yes\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\" shape_type=\"\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" background_image=\"2667\" enable_bg_scale=\"true\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/2\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/2\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"LEGAL LOADS\"][vc_column_text]A \"legal load\" meets all federal size and weight rules, as well as those of the states through which it passes. In general, the loaded truck is no more than 13’6” tall and 8’6” wide. Legal lengths and weights vary from state to state.</p>\r\n<p>Oversized cargo may be carried on specialty trailers to stay within legal dimensions.</p>\r\n<p>Loads that exceed legal dimensions often requirepermitting and may be subject to federal, state or local restrictions. (See \"Over Dimensional Loads\" below.)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"SECUREMENT\"][vc_column_text]Freight must be properly secured to prevent shifting. It has to stay on the trailer and off the roadway. It also has to remain in place on the bed, distributed over the axles as originally loaded. This keeps the trailer balanced and stable. It prevents dangerous stress on any one tire or section of the bed. In the event of a quick stop, it prevents cargo from pushing into the cab and injuring the driver.</p>\r\n<p>The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issues detailed regulations on properly securing cargo. Many municipalities have their own requirements, too.</p>\r\n<p>To help retain a load, some flatbeds have “drop sides” that are hinged to fold down for loading. A “stake truck” uses steel uprights, often removable, for the same purpose. Or a “side kit” can be installed. (Scroll down for adetailed description.)</p>\r\n<p>Flatbed truck drivers most commonly secure freight to open beds with nylon straps or steel chain.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Flat webbing straps are more user friendly and less likely to damage freight. They\'re available in longer lengths for taller loads.</li>\r\n<li>Chains are stronger. While nylon has a 5,000-pound working load limit, chains handle up to 12,000 pounds. They\'re more suitable than straps for heavy steel products. Chains are also less susceptible to abrasion on sharp corners. (Nylon straps need extra padding there.)</li>\r\n<li>Straps are attached to one side of the trailer with a metal hook. They’re attached to the other side with a winch, which tightens down the load.</li>\r\n<li>Chains are looped through a special “rub rail” on either side of the trailer. A load binder takes up the slack in the middle of the chain to tighten down the load.</li>\r\n<li>Drivers also use rope, bungees or coil racks to secure loads.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>“Dunnage” fills open spaces between cargo items and prevents shifting. It can create space under or between cargo items, so a forklift blade slides in for easy lifting. Wood, matting, dry wall strips and air-filled bags commonly serve as dunnage.</p>\r\n<p>Securementmay involve concentrating weight or pressure in a small area. Removing securement devices requires caution. If done incorrectly, strong forcessuddenly are unleashed, destablizing the load and endangering everyone in the vicinity.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"SIDEKIT TRAILERS\"][vc_column_text]A standard flatbed trailer can be equipped with a “side kit.” Removable plywood or fiberglass side panels form the trailer\'s sidewalls. They provide structure, support and extra protection for the load.</p>\r\n<p>With a side kit, a flatbed truck hauls loose cargo that’s not crated or packaged. That includes granular material, like soybeans - small objects, likewatermelons - or oddly shaped pieces, like scrap metal. A side kit forms a protective barrier, too. It can be built around heavy freight or equipment that’s already loaded on the deck.</p>\r\n<p>A tarp and bow system may be installed over asidekit to protect cargo from the elements. Then the trailer is called a “covered wagon.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"BULKHEAD AND HEADACHE RACKS\"][vc_column_text]Bulkheads and headache racks are safety barriers. They protect the driver from cargo that breaks loose during a sudden stop.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>A headache rack is a reinforcingpanel attached directly to the tractor’s frame, behind the cab or sleeper. If the cargo pushes forward, it knocks the cab off its frame rather than penetrating it.</li>\r\n<li>A bulkhead is attached to the trailer itself, on the end of the deck closest to the tractor. It’s meant to block the cargo’s forward motion. Impact causes the bulkhead to bend and push the load up, over the cab.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>OTR cabs often are equipped with headache racks. Bulkheads are more commonly used on local routes.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"TARPING\"][vc_column_text]Some loads need protection from weather, wind, dirt or moisture. Flatbed truck drivers cover them with tarpaulins, or tarps.</p>\r\n<p>Tarps usually are made of a heavy vinyl orPVC for water, weather and tear resistance. Rows of D-rings and grommets run its length. They’re used to accommodate the ratchet straps,bungees, ropes or chains that pull a tarp tight over cargo.</p>\r\n<p>Tarps come in a variety of shapes, sizes and weights to cover specific types of freight. The largestweigh up to 80 pounds when dry, and far more when wet or icy. These are a few of the most common types:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Lumber tarps</strong> originally were intended for specialized lumber hauling. They’ve become all-purpose covers to protect pallets and other bulky cargo. Commonly 24’ wide and anywhere from 26’ to 30’ long, they cover large, high loads. The lumber tarp features a flap that folds down over one end of the load. The flap provides a tighter seal and prevents “parachuting” (when wind fills and billows a tarp).</li>\r\n<li><strong>Steel tarps</strong> are smaller than lumber tarps – typically either 12’ or 16’ wide and 24’ long. They are four-sided, without flaps. Steel tarps protect heavy loads with a low profile, such as steel rods, sheet steel and cables. They also provide “top only” protection for loads of crated material.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Smoke tarps</strong>, at 10’ or 12’ by 12’, are much smaller. Also known as nose tarps, they cover the top front of a load, protecting against exhaust, bugs and road debris. They can be secured over the front of a load of pipes to prevent wind from whistling through. Smoke tarps can cover small portions of cargo on the open bed, too.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Coil tarps</strong> also are called bag tarps, because they’re sewn in a bag shape. Like a fitted cap, they’re pulled over steel or aluminum coils or cable spools to keep them dry and tightly wound.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Machinery tarps</strong> protect valuable manufacturing or machine equipment from weather and road vibration. They cover the oversized, odd-shaped loads carried on specialty trailers. Many are manufactured to custom specifications.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"OVER DIMENSIONAL LOADS\"][vc_column_text]There are more than 14 different types of flatbed and specialty trailers. The weight and dimensions of their loadsrange from \"legal\"to extremely oversized. (See \"Legal Load\" above.)</p>\r\n<p>Flatbed trailers areflexible. The road system is not. Delivering an over dimensional load presents serious technical, legal and logistical challenges. Lane width, bridge strength, signal height, ramp curvature and traffic patterns are just a few.</p>\r\n<p>It takes skill and concentration to deliver an oversized load on time. It takes great care to travel safely in traffic without damaging your surroundings.</p>\r\n<p>That’s why it takes specialpermits, too.</p>\r\n<p>To travel legally, an oversized load needs a permitin every state through which it travels. Many cities and counties require permits, too. All permits are load-specific and valid for a limited number of days.</p>\r\n<p>Over dimensional trucking is meant for the transport of large and heavy units, not small units combined into an oversizedload. A permit is issued only if a shipment can’t be divided into smaller legal loads in less than 8 hours without decreasing its value.</p>\r\n<p>Permitted loads are subject to federal, state and local safety restrictions. They mightinclude any or all of the following:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>In most states, permitted loads may be moved only during daylight hours, Monday through Friday, and not on holidays.</li>\r\n<li>The driver often is limited to the use of pre-approved travel routes.</li>\r\n<li>Paid police escorts may be required along designated stretches.</li>\r\n<li>The hauler may need toarrangeto move overhanging signals or wires enroute.</li>\r\n<li>The load may have to be marked by red safety flags, banners and amber lights.</li>\r\n<li>Loads wider than 11’6” and/or taller than 13’6” typically require pilot/pole/escort cars from origin to destination.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Extremely wide, tall, long or heavy loads are known as “super loads.” The definition varies from state to state. A loaded truck that’s over 16’ wide, 16’ tall, 160’ long and/or 200,000 lbs. qualifies in most. Super loads are subject to special, extensive permitting processes.</p>\r\n<p>Over dimensional loads often are handled by specialized trucking companies. They have fleets of specialty trailers. 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(2942, 1, '2018-07-05 12:24:51', '2018-07-05 12:24:51', '<p>[vc_row type=\"full_width_content\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" equal_height=\"yes\" content_placement=\"middle\" full_height=\"yes\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\" shape_type=\"\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" el_class=\"standard_flatbed_rightcol\" width=\"1/2\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"STANDARD FLATBED TRAILER\"][vc_column_text]Standard flatbed trailers that carry \"legal loads\" share the following characteristics:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>A flat, level bed with no sides or roof. (That’s why they\'re called “open decks.”)</li>\r\n<li>Width less than or equal to 8’6”</li>\r\n<li>Height 60” from the ground before loading</li>\r\n<li>Length48’ to 53’</li>\r\n<li>Carries aload of up to 46,000 lbs</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Flatbed trucks carry cargo that won\'t fit on standard pallets or in box vans. A flatbed trailer can transport any bulky item its bed will hold. This includes wrapped stacks of construction materials, oddly shaped machine components and big equipment. Flatbeds are best for cargo that can withstand extreme temperatures or conditions.</p>\r\n<p>The flatbed trailer\'s chief advantage is quick and easy loading. Cargo is brought on from the back at a dock, from the side by forklift or from overhead by crane or helicopter. Flatbed trailers are perfect for pickups and deliveries at off-road or unconventional locations.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" background_image=\"2874\" enable_bg_scale=\"true\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" el_class=\"standard_flatbed_leftcol\" width=\"1/2\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"full_width_content\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" equal_height=\"yes\" content_placement=\"middle\" full_height=\"yes\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\" shape_type=\"\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" background_image=\"2667\" enable_bg_scale=\"true\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/2\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/2\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"LEGAL LOADS\"][vc_column_text]A \"legal load\" meets all federal size and weight rules, as well as those of the states through which it passes. In general, the loaded truck is no more than 13’6” tall and 8’6” wide. Legal lengths and weights vary from state to state.</p>\r\n<p>Oversized cargo may be carried on specialty trailers to stay within legal dimensions.</p>\r\n<p>Loads that exceed legal dimensions often requirepermitting and may be subject to federal, state or local restrictions. (See \"Over Dimensional Loads\" below.)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"SECUREMENT\"][vc_column_text]Freight must be properly secured to prevent shifting. It has to stay on the trailer and off the roadway. It also has to remain in place on the bed, distributed over the axles as originally loaded. This keeps the trailer balanced and stable. It prevents dangerous stress on any one tire or section of the bed. In the event of a quick stop, it prevents cargo from pushing into the cab and injuring the driver.</p>\r\n<p>The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issues detailed regulations on properly securing cargo. Many municipalities have their own requirements, too.</p>\r\n<p>To help retain a load, some flatbeds have “drop sides” that are hinged to fold down for loading. A “stake truck” uses steel uprights, often removable, for the same purpose. Or a “side kit” can be installed. (Scroll down for adetailed description.)</p>\r\n<p>Flatbed truck drivers most commonly secure freight to open beds with nylon straps or steel chain.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Flat webbing straps are more user friendly and less likely to damage freight. They\'re available in longer lengths for taller loads.</li>\r\n<li>Chains are stronger. While nylon has a 5,000-pound working load limit, chains handle up to 12,000 pounds. They\'re more suitable than straps for heavy steel products. Chains are also less susceptible to abrasion on sharp corners. (Nylon straps need extra padding there.)</li>\r\n<li>Straps are attached to one side of the trailer with a metal hook. They’re attached to the other side with a winch, which tightens down the load.</li>\r\n<li>Chains are looped through a special “rub rail” on either side of the trailer. A load binder takes up the slack in the middle of the chain to tighten down the load.</li>\r\n<li>Drivers also use rope, bungees or coil racks to secure loads.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>“Dunnage” fills open spaces between cargo items and prevents shifting. It can create space under or between cargo items, so a forklift blade slides in for easy lifting. Wood, matting, dry wall strips and air-filled bags commonly serve as dunnage.</p>\r\n<p>Securementmay involve concentrating weight or pressure in a small area. Removing securement devices requires caution. If done incorrectly, strong forcessuddenly are unleashed, destablizing the load and endangering everyone in the vicinity.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"SIDEKIT TRAILERS\"][vc_column_text]A standard flatbed trailer can be equipped with a “side kit.” Removable plywood or fiberglass side panels form the trailer\'s sidewalls. They provide structure, support and extra protection for the load.</p>\r\n<p>With a side kit, a flatbed truck hauls loose cargo that’s not crated or packaged. That includes granular material, like soybeans - small objects, likewatermelons - or oddly shaped pieces, like scrap metal. A side kit forms a protective barrier, too. It can be built around heavy freight or equipment that’s already loaded on the deck.</p>\r\n<p>A tarp and bow system may be installed over asidekit to protect cargo from the elements. Then the trailer is called a “covered wagon.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"BULKHEAD AND HEADACHE RACKS\"][vc_column_text]Bulkheads and headache racks are safety barriers. They protect the driver from cargo that breaks loose during a sudden stop.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>A headache rack is a reinforcingpanel attached directly to the tractor’s frame, behind the cab or sleeper. If the cargo pushes forward, it knocks the cab off its frame rather than penetrating it.</li>\r\n<li>A bulkhead is attached to the trailer itself, on the end of the deck closest to the tractor. It’s meant to block the cargo’s forward motion. Impact causes the bulkhead to bend and push the load up, over the cab.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>OTR cabs often are equipped with headache racks. Bulkheads are more commonly used on local routes.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"TARPING\"][vc_column_text]Some loads need protection from weather, wind, dirt or moisture. Flatbed truck drivers cover them with tarpaulins, or tarps.</p>\r\n<p>Tarps usually are made of a heavy vinyl orPVC for water, weather and tear resistance. Rows of D-rings and grommets run its length. They’re used to accommodate the ratchet straps,bungees, ropes or chains that pull a tarp tight over cargo.</p>\r\n<p>Tarps come in a variety of shapes, sizes and weights to cover specific types of freight. The largestweigh up to 80 pounds when dry, and far more when wet or icy. These are a few of the most common types:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Lumber tarps</strong> originally were intended for specialized lumber hauling. They’ve become all-purpose covers to protect pallets and other bulky cargo. Commonly 24’ wide and anywhere from 26’ to 30’ long, they cover large, high loads. The lumber tarp features a flap that folds down over one end of the load. The flap provides a tighter seal and prevents “parachuting” (when wind fills and billows a tarp).</li>\r\n<li><strong>Steel tarps</strong> are smaller than lumber tarps – typically either 12’ or 16’ wide and 24’ long. They are four-sided, without flaps. Steel tarps protect heavy loads with a low profile, such as steel rods, sheet steel and cables. They also provide “top only” protection for loads of crated material.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Smoke tarps</strong>, at 10’ or 12’ by 12’, are much smaller. Also known as nose tarps, they cover the top front of a load, protecting against exhaust, bugs and road debris. They can be secured over the front of a load of pipes to prevent wind from whistling through. Smoke tarps can cover small portions of cargo on the open bed, too.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Coil tarps</strong> also are called bag tarps, because they’re sewn in a bag shape. Like a fitted cap, they’re pulled over steel or aluminum coils or cable spools to keep them dry and tightly wound.</li>\r\n<li><strong>Machinery tarps</strong> protect valuable manufacturing or machine equipment from weather and road vibration. They cover the oversized, odd-shaped loads carried on specialty trailers. Many are manufactured to custom specifications.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=\"in_container\" full_screen_row_position=\"middle\" scene_position=\"center\" text_color=\"dark\" text_align=\"left\" overlay_strength=\"0.3\" shape_divider_position=\"bottom\"][vc_column column_padding=\"no-extra-padding\" column_padding_position=\"all\" background_color_opacity=\"1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\"1\" column_shadow=\"none\" column_border_radius=\"none\" width=\"1/1\" tablet_text_alignment=\"default\" phone_text_alignment=\"default\" column_border_width=\"none\" column_border_style=\"solid\"][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=\"h3\" style=\"color-strip-reveal\" color=\"Accent-Color\" text=\"OVER DIMENSIONAL LOADS\"][vc_column_text]There are more than 14 different types of flatbed and specialty trailers. The weight and dimensions of their loadsrange from \"legal\"to extremely oversized. (See \"Legal Load\" above.)</p>\r\n<p>Flatbed trailers areflexible. The road system is not. Delivering an over dimensional load presents serious technical, legal and logistical challenges. Lane width, bridge strength, signal height, ramp curvature and traffic patterns are just a few.</p>\r\n<p>It takes skill and concentration to deliver an oversized load on time. It takes great care to travel safely in traffic without damaging your surroundings.</p>\r\n<p>That’s why it takes specialpermits, too.</p>\r\n<p>To travel legally, an oversized load needs a permitin every state through which it travels. Many cities and counties require permits, too. All permits are load-specific and valid for a limited number of days.</p>\r\n<p>Over dimensional trucking is meant for the transport of large and heavy units, not small units combined into an oversizedload. A permit is issued only if a shipment can’t be divided into smaller legal loads in less than 8 hours without decreasing its value.</p>\r\n<p>Permitted loads are subject to federal, state and local safety restrictions. They mightinclude any or all of the following:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>In most states, permitted loads may be moved only during daylight hours, Monday through Friday, and not on holidays.</li>\r\n<li>The driver often is limited to the use of pre-approved travel routes.</li>\r\n<li>Paid police escorts may be required along designated stretches.</li>\r\n<li>The hauler may need toarrangeto move overhanging signals or wires enroute.</li>\r\n<li>The load may have to be marked by red safety flags, banners and amber lights.</li>\r\n<li>Loads wider than 11’6” and/or taller than 13’6” typically require pilot/pole/escort cars from origin to destination.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Extremely wide, tall, long or heavy loads are known as “super loads.” The definition varies from state to state. A loaded truck that’s over 16’ wide, 16’ tall, 160’ long and/or 200,000 lbs. qualifies in most. Super loads are subject to special, extensive permitting processes.</p>\r\n<p>Over dimensional loads often are handled by specialized trucking companies. They have fleets of specialty trailers. 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