Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

[jabelding]

Seems legit, found on the facebook.

 

[KubotainNH]

So folks here seem to know the details of hailing things. Is there a spec for hauling cut/split firewood? Should it be tarped or held in place somehow? Every time I see a load of wood being hauled it's just piled high in the back of a dump bed truck.

 

[4570Man]

So folks here seem to know the details of hailing things. Is there a spec for hauling cut/split firewood? Should it be tarped or held in place somehow? Every time I see a load of wood being hauled it's just piled high in the back of a dump bed truck.

This is about the best you can do but I don’t usually do that good a job. This is more like what I usually do.

 

[Redlands Okie]

Oklahoma here. That second load would have to have a net or tarp over it or probably get a ticket in my area. Depending on the mood of the highway patrol. Last few years things are starting to get pretty picky at times.
I stuck some side boards on my gooseneck a while back. Hauling horse stall leavings out to a garden. Stoped for fuel and a highway patrol pulled in next to me for fuel and gave me a friendly heads up.
The dump grounds in this part of the state will not let you pull INTO the dump ground if you do not have your load tarped or strapped. Does not matter what your hauling. You have to pull over to the side and get legal then they will let you pull thru the gates and onto the scales. Also require you to have hardhat and safety vest on or you cannot exit the vehicle while on their property.

 

[bcp]

So folks here seem to know the details of hailing things. Is there a spec for hauling cut/split firewood? Should it be tarped or held in place somehow? Every time I see a load of wood being hauled it's just piled high in the back of a dump bed truck.

Each piece must be strapped down separately. If longer than 16 inches-two straps.

Firewood Safety Police


:laughing:


Bruce

 

[KubotainNH]

That second pic is usually what you see around here. Man they seem to be picky in SW WA.

 

[Jstpssng]

Exceptions to the specific requirements (Section 3.1.1)

From the FMCSA handbook...
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The following types of logs are not covered by the specific logs requirements:
畢ogs unitized by banding or other comparable means. [Secure according to general cargo securement requirements (Section 2).]
畢oads of no more than four processed logs. [Secure according to general cargo securement requirements (Section 2).]
彦irewood, stumps, debris, other short logs, and longer logs. [Transport in a vehicle or container enclosed on both sides, the front, and the rear and strong enough to contain them.]
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If you think that firewood is bad, go watch the trucks pulling into your local scrap yard. Besides the scary loads, it can be difficult to tell which is the load, and which is the haul vehicle.

 

[Redlands Okie]

If you think that firewood is bad, go watch the trucks pulling into your local scrap yard. Besides the scary loads, it can be difficult to tell which is the load, and which is the haul vehicle.

You sure got that right

 

[KubotainNH]

Exceptions to the specific requirements (Section 3.1.1)

From the FMCSA handbook...
>

The following types of logs are not covered by the specific logs requirements:
ç•¢ogs unitized by banding or other comparable means. [Secure according to general cargo securement requirements (Section 2).]
ç•¢oads of no more than four processed logs. [Secure according to general cargo securement requirements (Section 2).]
彦irewood, stumps, debris, other short logs, and longer logs. [Transport in a vehicle or container enclosed on both sides, the front, and the rear and strong enough to contain them.]
>
If you think that firewood is bad, go watch the trucks pulling into your local scrap yard. Besides the scary loads, it can be difficult to tell which is the load, and which is the haul vehicle.

Cool, so as long as front, back and sides. I know what you mean about metal, comical at times but with steel so cheap I rarely see them now. The local scrap guy won't even take steel anymore.

 

[California]

This is more like what I usually do.
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What percentage arrives at the customer's?