| Anyone who drives a flatbed truck knows that | | | | Steel Tarps are normally made out of 18 Oz vinyl and |
| transporting steel requires a level of expertise far | | | | have a 4 ft drop and D-Rings and Grommets all |
| beyond any other commodities. Steel comes in all | | | | around the tarp for proper tie-down. |
| different shapes and sizes such as coils, sheets, bars | | | | While buying your transport chains and binders it is |
| etc and requires to be tied down safely and tarped. | | | | important to keep in mind the DOT regulations and |
| Most people in the business firmly believe that if you | | | | the type of load you would be transporting. Most |
| want to haul steel for a living, you don't just follow | | | | steel haulers use 3/8" G70 Transport Chains and |
| standard safety requirements - you exceed them. | | | | binders with a Working Load Limit of 6,6000 Lbs. |
| After all, a 50,000 lbs steel coil isn't the easiest thing | | | | Like any other specialized hauling, transporting steel |
| to keep in place when it wants to roll over. | | | | has its advantages. There is very little to no driving |
| Most trailers for steel hauling come equipped with | | | | through city traffic and waiting around for loads and |
| two steel tarps, eight G70 transport chains, eight | | | | the work involved is not that difficult once you get |
| binders and nylon winch straps for non-steel loads. | | | | the hang of it. The pay is slightly better and there is |
| Steel loads should be covered by tarps to prevent it | | | | always a demand for experienced owner operators. |
| from getting damaged by rain / snow (and rusting). | | | | |