hauling steel
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My dad is a local hamilton steel hauler. In the summer time I like to ride with him,it's an interesting job. 2 questions I would like to ask you. Does Ficel transport pay well? Was that Taylor steel from the camera on the mirror shot?
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When i load vertical coils, after putting 4 chains through the middle and tying it down. One of the first things to remember as a truck driver is to drive as though you have no brakes on the truck. Steady times 10. Steady is what keeps a seasoned truck driver alive after 33+ years on the road. Coils are some of the most dangerous freight a driver can haul. Simply because of the concentrated weight of the coil being in one spot on the trailer. If it should fall off, you have a large problem.
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my uncle hauls out of middletown ohio idk if you know where thats at but hes got a big mac coverd wagon
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Enjoyed the video!
lol , why does he hit your truck with that coil ?
michieldombrecht 1 year ago
@michieldombrecht Many of those places we pick up at are ragged and the people there don't care, or don't know what they're doing, or maybe he's drunk!!
dadde0 1 year ago
Ficel does pay good, but it just took up too much of my time to earn it. something like 18+ hrs a day is do-able, but then to cut into the weekend... that was to much for me. If its just money you want though, its a pretty good place. The company I was leaving in the video's mirror shot was Janco Steel in Stoney Creek, real close to Taylor Steel.
dadde0 1 year ago
Two chains on a 45,000lb coil???
Always put your binders on the rear of the coil! If the coil ever slides forward, it will jam against them, and will make for a long day! Four chains through the eye, two criss crossed. A Large strap over the top!
kanukster 1 year ago
@kanukster No, those coils weren't 45K, I think I had 3 or 4 of them and they were like 20,000 or so
dadde0 1 year ago
I know Middletown, I used to go there. Also, Mac trailers are the best!!
dadde0 2 years ago