I bet he never loaded anything before... guy read a book... has no idea what really works in the real world... aint this the same guy who said you can drive a tractor trailer with a class d so long as it is not for commercial usage?
I’ve had 2 inspections that could have placed me out of service…I had the replacement parts in the truck minus the harness I was waiting on or could point out what parts were still on back order causing lights to be on and got no citations. One of the inspections was at a scale after picking up screws in a drive tire, it was still on the bead and hissing so provable it wasn’t low when I pre tripped and within 5 min I found the holes to plug them. Having an attitude proving you actually pay attention to and care about your equipment being safe and immediately being concerned with correcting an issue vs sitting in the truck waiting for the officer to finish a ticket
Mr Hoover is a great officer and I respect him to no limit ! He is willing to get out in the rain to have a teaching video and that’s more than most these new drivers are willing to do
“I want the equipment to go home safe, I want the operator to go home safe and I want the motoring public to go home safe”. That’s why the world needs more Officer Hoovers guarding the castle walls so we can sleep safe in our beds.
I was an LE DOT doing what he is doing for many years in the northeast. That officer is super knowledgeable and spot-on with his information. The fed laws are what they are and he is just relaying the message of what you need to do or not do. Plus, as a bonus, you got him in that crappy weather . . . I would have told you I'll see you on a nicer day :)
@@DirtPerfect thank you so much for putting out this video. Rather than those hauling payloads learning from the school of hard knocks and bad attitude officers out to ruin someone's day.
Such a wealth of knowledge. I’m glad that he’s willing to educate. Great officer, and an even better friend. Hopefully he keeps on teaching mans best friend about violations and rules, I’m anxiously awaiting more lessons.
Great collaboration between driver and officer to get it done safe and spread the education out to all the drivers and operators !!! Really great content guys , thank you !!!
I'm surprised the Indiana State Police is letting him do this. But thank you for doing it it's much appreciated. It'd be nice for DOT and truck drivers to work together in everything to do with our industry. Instead of being a Revenue Service it'd be nice to have a partner
I really appreciate the insights shared in this interview with Officer Hoover, but I noticed there were several moments where he was interrupted before finishing his points. It might be more effective to let him complete his thoughts and then ask follow-up questions afterward. I think this would give us a clearer understanding of his perspective and make the interview flow more smoothly.
Thanks to all three involved in this video. Great information that cleared up questions I had. I’m only hauling a small Ford 8n tractor but I want to make sure I’m doing it correctly and safely.
I don’t know if I missed it by chance, but something else important that is worth mentioning is that if you install new grab hooks on a chain, the WLL of the hooks will be your new number, no matter what the chain WLL is. Just something worth knowing, because hooks need replaced sometimes
This was the most informative video I've ever watched. Tell officer Hoover many thanks as well as you for taking the time for this. Learned so much. Thanks again!
Another good video, I watched one with Logger Wade several months ago with Officer Hoover, that one and this one are very informative. Ya'll are lucky to have Officer Hoover around. Watched your live feed last night with everyone till it blew up. Logger Wade needs to finish his story. Ya'll are having too Much Fun. Take care and everybody be safe down there in Florida.
Great video, but constantly interrupting the guest is very distracting. Maybe let the expert guest finish his point and then add observations or a next question?
steve's place is local to me. i will have to go get some of those. i like how they tighten and dont twist the chain like a traditional ratchet binder...they roll the chain up. great video with officer hoover. i have some pictures of some less than dot legal truck problems i would like to send him.
Nice job. The only precaution about an extra chain or extra strap is that if the strap or chain falls within the parameters as defective or it is loose, even though you didn't need it, it is a violation.
If the defective chain is really a "extra" chain and you have enough other good chains to meet the legal requirements, the defective chain isn't a violation. Hoover said as much in the video, that's why he advises extra chains, so if one is loose or otherwise defective you have enough other chains to meet the requirement.
alot of people hate dot cops but this guy seriously seems like a good guy who is out to educate and keep the traveling public safe. Yes inspections are a pain in the butt but to have someone like him who is out to educate and out to keep the truck drivers and 4 wheelers safe when going down the highway.
@@The_Yukon_Cornelius hilarious. Like I said, you've never done real heavy haul stuff. If you think you can put enough chains on a load to meet 100percent
@@dieselguy62 ... 75 chains? Using the formulas in this video he could add 5 more chains and double his load to something approaching 30,000 pounds.... and still have a safety factor.
I watched this video for nostalgia sake. Are used to run dozers and excavators on the Oregon coast 25 years ago. The rental yard I drove for an old bread wagon tractor, dragging around the lower deck ramp back. The tiedown chains, and binders were nothing like this. The cheater bar that I had to use to set those binders could slip off. One time It did, knocked me out, and almost broke my jaw. This new technology is awesome. I’m glad you guys are staying safer out there.
What does the DOT say about cleaning off your tracks on crawling equipment? I notice that you and The Captain don't spend much time cleaning the dirt and or mud from your tracks before hauling those items.
Cookies Services pretty sure he meant DOT says “don’t be an idiot” in other words, if it’s gonna fall off and be a problem, clean it, if it’s not gonna be an issue, drive careful as to not loosen any to cause problems
Appreciate the time these gentlemen took to share this informative video.. officer needs to use his safety vest over his jacket.. by all means great job especially continuing during the rains.. much thanks guys..!! 👍🚛
Awesome job explaining everything. The note about the Facebook page was very interesting, just check their page out for updates. Rather whichever state your in.
I like Officer Hoover just wish other officers were as nice and informative as he . Get him back on the channel soon . Even if you haft to get in trouble
what a great officer ... i just added welded d rings to my trailer for a straight tie down instead of wrapping around the rub rails ....this is much quicker to chain down and avoids damage to chains .. i got the tip off youtube great videos keep up the good work
you have to watch that these D-rings dont put you over 102" with out a permit, most trailers the deck is already at 102", i put them on, but they were put on the top of the side rails, witch make it bad for loading
@@garrieparsons2265 i not saying it wouldnt work, i am saying, you have to watch as equipment trailers for the most part are already at the 102" legal width, and welding D-rings to the out side puts you over width
Whoa, whoa. We don’t do well informed, well researched information here on UA-cam. Let’s stick to hearsay and rumors, it’s worked for us so far. 😂 Great video!
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Thanks! That was a good little video. Learned me a few things. And that was interesting to know about what that they consider damaged chain. I have been told by a couple of people that I use to work with that over secured the equipment or supplies that I was hauling. But I would tell them that if I am the one driving the truck, I will secure it the way that I want. If you are driving and hauling it, then you secure it the way you want. Be careful and stay safe and that extra chain or strap might just be a life saver one day. As always, Jeffrey !!!
When I was driving cross country, I learned stuff from hyway troopers. These guys usually know a lot of stuff, and they will usually share it if a driver asks.
@@timtwing5886 I’m just referring to the A-hole test. Failing the A-hole test is a good way to gain the attention of several officers at once. It’s just human nature. Knowing your rights and asserting yourself in defense of them is another thing entirely. Cops are people. There are good people and bad people and cops are people.
It’s very nice that this police officer has a face book to answer question and educate people,here in Canada they have to give you a ticket first before they answer and questions.
I'd throw some bright paint on the defects so you can quickly tell where the good chain is so you can avoid the bad chain. What about all of the mud on the tracks?
@@DirtPerfect I didn't think you wanted to keep than mud around. LOL I kept my damaged chain for dragging logs. If it breaks dragging logs, no big deal. No need to mess up a good chain.
Just messing with you guy. I do think your video was awesome and am truly glad you up-loaded it! Your chill response to me giving you shit just earned a subscribe. I’ve owned a construction business which helped fuel buying of a couple trailers and trucks and this video helped get me some more intel on load securing that I just passed on to my son so it’s a great tool and I don’t take it for granted what your doing . Just trying to provide RAW instant feedback….unfiltered….so you know what a person might be thinking and you can take it onboard or not. Your channel. Good stuff my friend!
Also if you read the regulations it says you need an 80% securement in a forward motion another words you need to restrain 80% of the weight should you slam on the brakes and the load were to slide forward towards the cab of the truck.
I worked for an outfit right out of truck driving school. After a month, they told me to take a low boy and go pick up a loader. When I asked for another driver to go with me to show me how to operate the low boy, how to put the equipment on and chain it down, they refused. I refused to do it. The senior driver took the load, and had to slam on his brakes. One of the chains broke, the loader slammed into the goose neck and cracked it. He still works there, I don’t.
@@paulne1514 if only 1 chain broke the loader really would move that much, i have hauled lots of wheel loaders multiple times CAT 950 972m 980m 982m, a 988k on beam trailer, john deere 944K full dressed at 125 000lbs. If the load is properly secured it should not move, it is bad to hear that his load moved an caused damage which no driver ever wants. Taking a load that you never done before is a learning curve an good experiance to have. When i did the 988k on beams i was nerves but i over chained it alot so i flet safe an secured. Take your time an you will be fine with each load you haul.
Great Info!!!. More Guy's Like You & Officer Hoover need to do this. These Would make great training videos for future Truck Drivers & Equipment haulers!!
Attitude is everything boys. You get what you give. Plus proper securement has let me sale through random DOT checkpoints on more than one occasion. DOT had two water haulers pulled in doing level 3 inspections, Sgt. Major walked up and because my gear was on point, chains tight and proper size (1/2" g80) he sent me on my way. Make nice boys, they're just doing there job. Good informative video
Officer Hoover is still dryer than the DOT Bear that helped me rescue people in a accident on 77 in West Virginia. Pouring rain and the first additional help took 20 minutes to arrive.
Two days later Officer Hoover pulls you over and tells you everything he showed you was wrong, then writes you $10000+ worth of tickets.😂 NICE VIDEO!! GLAD TO SEE OFFICER HOOVER OUT THERE GOING OVER THE RULES.
I have personally seen a big rock come off of trachoe and go through a lady's windshield, thankfully it was on her passenger side and no one else was riding with her. I had to radio the driver that was hauling the equipment to get him to stop, he didn't know it had happened. The dot officer ripped him a new a$$ for not cleaning off his equipment before he left. Tickets and insurance claims are not our friends.
I've always been respectful to dot officers. Only had one with a bad attitude before, most have always been respectful back. All new officers should watch officer Hoover and learn from him. Great video and thanks for the great information
A 50% deduct to the WLL is extreme, and because it’s a “convenient” number, arbitrary. As an engineer it drives me nuts when people (the person who wrote the code not Ofcr. Hoover) apply safety factors on top of safety factors.
I spent a good part of my career designing lifting equipment, kind of the opposite of tie down equipment. All parts of this kind start out with an “ultimate load” rating, which is often 5 times the “rated” load. The “safe working load” is typically 3.3 times the rated load. So, if the rated load is 1000 lbs, at 5000 lbs the part will suffer catastrophic failure. At 3300 lbs the part will survive but may have experienced yielding. The gap between 1000 lbs and 3300 lbs is the safety factor range where bad/dumb things can happen and things will stay together. The 50% deduct is essentially saying we’re going to further restrict the safety factor range to 1000=1650 lbs for no good reason other than a “feel good” factor. It’s nonsense and does nothing but drive cost into our products and services.
Officer Hoover needs to train all the DOT enforcement officers in the nation. He's a good dude.
I agree
Still a pig, cant be trusted
@@joedirte716 Frankly-it's you who belongs in a sty.
@@joedirte716 As usual the people with negative comments always have no videos of their own.
I bet he never loaded anything before... guy read a book... has no idea what really works in the real world... aint this the same guy who said you can drive a tractor trailer with a class d so long as it is not for commercial usage?
Officer Hoover makes a point often that attitude is everything. He is correct and it works both ways also.
Agree
I’ve had 2 inspections that could have placed me out of service…I had the replacement parts in the truck minus the harness I was waiting on or could point out what parts were still on back order causing lights to be on and got no citations. One of the inspections was at a scale after picking up screws in a drive tire, it was still on the bead and hissing so provable it wasn’t low when I pre tripped and within 5 min I found the holes to plug them. Having an attitude proving you actually pay attention to and care about your equipment being safe and immediately being concerned with correcting an issue vs sitting in the truck waiting for the officer to finish a ticket
Mr Hoover is a great officer and I respect him to no limit ! He is willing to get out in the rain to have a teaching video and that’s more than most these new drivers are willing to do
“I want the equipment to go home safe, I want the operator to go home safe and I want the motoring public to go home safe”. That’s why the world needs more Officer Hoovers guarding the castle walls so we can sleep safe in our beds.
MY RESPECT FOR OFFICER HOOVER, TOTALLY PROFESSIONAL AND FRIENDLY
PERFORMING SAFETY .
LOVE THAT !!!
Thanks for bringing officer Hoover along, Greetings from Canada.
Hoover seems like a good dude, I like him.
He his
@@DirtPerfect WHATS THE LOAD SECUREMENT FOR HAULING CRUSH JUNK CARS STACK ON TOP ON A FLAT BED TRAILER
Head to his Facebook page and ask him not for sure
Still a pig. Sob cant be trusted. Shooting minorities
American Cam Wooly
Officer Hoover appears to be a role model for all law enforcement officers. Thanks for showing this video, I learned a lot!
He is
I've had Hoover do an inspection on my equipment last year, he was very professional and nice to deal with.
Awesome he is a good guy
I appreciate you guys standing out in the rain to teach us.
No problem thanks
I really like watching trooper Hoover explaining the rules. This is a blessing. I wished he worked in South Carolina.
Yes he does a excellent job
We need him in Maryland..
We need him in California.
....... why would you not wish they all got fired so they would stop harassing people?
I was an LE DOT doing what he is doing for many years in the northeast. That officer is super knowledgeable and spot-on with his information. The fed laws are what they are and he is just relaying the message of what you need to do or not do. Plus, as a bonus, you got him in that crappy weather . . . I would have told you I'll see you on a nicer day :)
Thank you Trooper Hoover. So incredible that he took the time to stand in the rain and help us learn!!
I agree
That officer loves his job .... God bless him .. good video.
Thanks
"Indianapolis 500....best 2 1/2 miles of asphalt in the state of Indiana"😂🤣😅
Made my day...Thanks Hoover!
He's great sharing information. He has the best attitude. Thanks again Officer Hoover. Keep up the great work
I agree awesome guy
Office Hoover is a class act. So knowledgeable and friendly. Hats off to him.
Yes he is
Yea good job billy!
Give this officer a raise, he actually knows his stuff and is out to help make everyone safer. Awesome job!
Thanks going to try to do more in the future with him
@@DirtPerfect thank you so much for putting out this video. Rather than those hauling payloads learning from the school of hard knocks and bad attitude officers out to ruin someone's day.
Education is key thanks for watching
Such a wealth of knowledge. I’m glad that he’s willing to educate. Great officer, and an even better friend. Hopefully he keeps on teaching mans best friend about violations and rules, I’m anxiously awaiting more lessons.
huh? wealth of knowledge? IT'S HIS JOB ROFL... you are impressed a "leo" actually knows the laws it is enforcing...
I really like officer Hoover! I wish all DOT officer's where that cool. Thanks Mike for bringing this video to us.
Great to see an officer actually help out. Very nice to see.
Officer Hoover is a good man and an upfront honest person who Knows and loves his work. Does have good hobbies and sense of humor. Hats off to him.
Yes he is
This guy is the real deal. Very genuine and looking out for everyone safety not looking to just bust nuts!
He is wish there were more like him
Great video I hauled equipment for 40 years, I’m retired now but I got an education with this video
Awesome thanks Robert
Awesome video and Officer Hoover was a great trooper and knowledgeable on his job!!! Great to know the correct way to secure your load.
Officer Hoover is a real Good Man.Don't change.
Yup he is awesome
I would MUCH rather hear what Officer Hoover has to say than the other guy. Officer IS the authority !!!
Ok will get a time machine and go back and let him know 👍
Great collaboration between driver and officer to get it done safe and spread the education out to all the drivers and operators !!!
Really great content guys , thank you !!!
I'm surprised the Indiana State Police is letting him do this. But thank you for doing it it's much appreciated. It'd be nice for DOT and truck drivers to work together in everything to do with our industry. Instead of being a Revenue Service it'd be nice to have a partner
I really appreciate the insights shared in this interview with Officer Hoover, but I noticed there were several moments where he was interrupted before finishing his points. It might be more effective to let him complete his thoughts and then ask follow-up questions afterward. I think this would give us a clearer understanding of his perspective and make the interview flow more smoothly.
He’s a good guy standing in the rain for 30 minutes with ya
Yes he is
i am sure all the talkin mr DP do it was much longer then 30 minutes, you can see it was hard for the officer to say much
Thanks to all three involved in this video. Great information that cleared up questions I had. I’m only hauling a small Ford 8n tractor but I want to make sure I’m doing it correctly and safely.
"A few years ago, back in 2006, 2007..." I'm getting old.
I don’t know if I missed it by chance, but something else important that is worth mentioning is that if you install new grab hooks on a chain, the WLL of the hooks will be your new number, no matter what the chain WLL is. Just something worth knowing, because hooks need replaced sometimes
This was the most informative video I've ever watched. Tell officer Hoover many thanks as well as you for taking the time for this. Learned so much. Thanks again!
Thanks and thanks for watching buddy
Thank you DP and the state of Indiana for having a trooper such as Trooper Hoover. Thank you all for taking time to do this video.
Officer Hoover You are a Top Man Best wishes KPP
I know nothing , but this guy is good, he just sounds like a good teacher.
He is
Hoover is awesome. He is the definition of good cops. Wants the best for everyone. Thanks for the information.
Yes he is
Oh now I remember this guy from Tractor Time with Tim (TTWT). I knew I had seen home before.
Yup
Another good video, I watched one with Logger Wade several months ago with Officer Hoover, that one and this one are very informative. Ya'll are lucky to have Officer Hoover around. Watched your live feed last night with everyone till it blew up. Logger Wade needs to finish his story. Ya'll are having too Much Fun. Take care and everybody be safe down there in Florida.
Yes we are
i left when all that crap started, i thought it was a bunch of school girls then noticed a bunch of drunks.. when the bottle was shown
Great video! Hoover is awesome and is always so helpful with any questions. I need to get my review up for speed binders I love them!
Yup Hoover is the man
I knew all the chain and binder WLL stuff but it’s nice hearing an officer say it ! Thx
Great video, but constantly interrupting the guest is very distracting. Maybe let the expert guest finish his point and then add observations or a next question?
Yes, that was distracting to me also. I don't like it when a guest is saying something and the interviewer starts interrupting them.
Ditto
Was upsetting
Yup
Outstanding and informative video!!!
steve's place is local to me. i will have to go get some of those. i like how they tighten and dont twist the chain like a traditional ratchet binder...they roll the chain up. great video with officer hoover. i have some pictures of some less than dot legal truck problems i would like to send him.
Awesome we love them
Hats off to Officer Hoover. Thank you for the video.
Up here in WV I’ve seen the flags on the corners, and high vis paint on the widest part of the equipment.
Great job sharing the DOT information. I’m in Pennsylvania and it was good to get more education on the DOT. Thanks for sharing.
What is "pacific"? Great learning video. Thanks to Officer Hoover for identifying the "specific" proper load securement rules and regulations.
Not for sure why your asking me sounds like you figured it out on your Owen 🤷♂️😁
Very interesting, thanks for arranging this demo with Officer Hoover and with Speedbinders! Be well, be safe!
Nice job. The only precaution about an extra chain or extra strap is that if the strap or chain falls within the parameters as defective or it is loose, even though you didn't need it, it is a violation.
If the defective chain is really a "extra" chain and you have enough other good chains to meet the legal requirements, the defective chain isn't a violation. Hoover said as much in the video, that's why he advises extra chains, so if one is loose or otherwise defective you have enough other chains to meet the requirement.
@@m16ty I understand what you are saying and more is definitely better regardless.
alot of people hate dot cops but this guy seriously seems like a good guy who is out to educate and keep the traveling public safe. Yes inspections are a pain in the butt but to have someone like him who is out to educate and out to keep the truck drivers and 4 wheelers safe when going down the highway.
Yes is is a awesome guy that is willing to help
My personal philosophy was always, tie to 100% of the load’s weight. I never got a under securement violation.
👍
The stuff I carry, I'd run out of tiedowns and places on the trailer to attach them to. But I guess if you only haul small loads that doable
@@The_Yukon_Cornelius hilarious. Like I said, you've never done real heavy haul stuff. If you think you can put enough chains on a load to meet 100percent
@@The_Yukon_Cornelius so, you carry 75 chains? Ok buddy
@@dieselguy62 ... 75 chains? Using the formulas in this video he could add 5 more chains and double his load to something approaching 30,000 pounds.... and still have a safety factor.
I watched this video for nostalgia sake. Are used to run dozers and excavators on the Oregon coast 25 years ago. The rental yard I drove for an old bread wagon tractor, dragging around the lower deck ramp back. The tiedown chains, and binders were nothing like this. The cheater bar that I had to use to set those binders could slip off. One time It did, knocked me out, and almost broke my jaw. This new technology is awesome. I’m glad you guys are staying safer out there.
What does the DOT say about cleaning off your tracks on crawling equipment? I notice that you and The Captain don't spend much time cleaning the dirt and or mud from your tracks before hauling those items.
Don’t be a idiot and we do when needed
I was thinking the same thing.
@@DirtPerfect I think he’s talking about your short hauls. No name calling be nice please 👍🏻
@@cookiesservices4552 agree on the name calling he only asked a question
Cookies Services pretty sure he meant DOT says “don’t be an idiot” in other words, if it’s gonna fall off and be a problem, clean it, if it’s not gonna be an issue, drive careful as to not loosen any to cause problems
Appreciate the time these gentlemen took to share this informative video.. officer needs to use his safety vest over his jacket.. by all means great job especially continuing during the rains.. much thanks guys..!! 👍🚛
Awesome job explaining everything. The note about the Facebook page was very interesting, just check their page out for updates. Rather whichever state your in.
Yup his Facebook page is awesome
That was a cool tutorial..This officer is an example of how to do the job correctly and with respect. Education builds safe compliance.
Thanks and I agree
I like Officer Hoover just wish other officers were as nice and informative as he . Get him back on the channel soon . Even if you haft to get in trouble
Lol 👍
What an AWESOME officer to have around and available to you !!! I'd love to talk with him for a while !!!
what a great officer ... i just added welded d rings to my trailer for a straight tie down instead of wrapping around the rub rails ....this is much quicker to chain down and avoids damage to chains .. i got the tip off youtube great videos keep up the good work
we dont have that system here in canada
you have to watch that these D-rings dont put you over 102" with out a permit, most trailers the deck is already at 102", i put them on, but they were put on the top of the side rails, witch make it bad for loading
@@arnoldromppai5395 it works for me as i dont load heavy track machines on my trailer that wide
@@michaelmactavish1728 you can buy weld d rings off amazon or ebay
@@garrieparsons2265 i not saying it wouldnt work, i am saying, you have to watch as equipment trailers for the most part are already at the 102" legal width, and welding D-rings to the out side puts you over width
Thanks for the helpful information because, I am just getting started in hauling heavy loads.
Whoa, whoa. We don’t do well informed, well researched information here on UA-cam. Let’s stick to hearsay and rumors, it’s worked for us so far. 😂
Great video!
GarageWorker lol and thanks
Thank you to the both of you for taking the time to make this very educational video. Very useful information. 👍
Thanks for watching mark
Mr Hoover aint got enough citations in the book for me... haha just kidding I have doughnuts in the truck :)
Lol 😂
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Thanks! That was a good little video. Learned me a few things. And that was interesting to know about what that they consider damaged chain. I have been told by a couple of people that I use to work with that over secured the equipment or supplies that I was hauling. But I would tell them that if I am the one driving the truck, I will secure it the way that I want. If you are driving and hauling it, then you secure it the way you want. Be careful and stay safe and that extra chain or strap might just be a life saver one day.
As always, Jeffrey !!!
Thanks
When I was driving cross country, I learned stuff from hyway troopers. These guys usually know a lot of stuff, and they will usually share it if a driver asks.
You are correct
each officer knows better and different facts
never park steel on steel--- put plywood between--------
Interesting video thanks for sharing. Always nice to see the relationship you have with your local authorities. Stay safe and warm.
Thanks Tom
A good interviewer is a good listener. LOL
Just caught this, what a brilliant idea to get a Police Officer to go through what you need to do, to move heavy loads.
Love the channel D.P. Next time let the expert talk without interrupting him so much.
Sorry
Thank you for taking time for this video. I found it very helpful in knowing how to stay out of trouble with DOT.
Thanks and thanks for watching
Interrupting an officer while he’s talking is never, ever a good idea.
lol and that your take away from this 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Lol
@@timtwing5886 I’m just referring to the A-hole test.
Failing the A-hole test is a good way to gain the attention of several officers at once. It’s just human nature.
Knowing your rights and asserting yourself in defense of them is another thing entirely.
Cops are people. There are good people and bad people and cops are people.
It’s very nice that this police officer has a face book to answer question and educate people,here in Canada they have to give you a ticket first before they answer and questions.
That sucks lucky to have him
Someone took a slack adjuster and made faster screw type chain binder out of it, why didn't I think of that????
Thank You Officer Hoover and Mike. It would sure be great if there were more Officers willing to help educate.
Thanks and I agree
I'd throw some bright paint on the defects so you can quickly tell where the good chain is so you can avoid the bad chain.
What about all of the mud on the tracks?
Just got rid of it no need to keep around
@@DirtPerfect I didn't think you wanted to keep than mud around. LOL I kept my damaged chain for dragging logs. If it breaks dragging logs, no big deal. No need to mess up a good chain.
Just messing with you guy. I do think your video was awesome and am truly glad you up-loaded it! Your chill response to me giving you shit just earned a subscribe. I’ve owned a construction business which helped fuel buying of a couple trailers and trucks and this video helped get me some more intel on load securing that I just passed on to my son so it’s a great tool and I don’t take it for granted what your doing . Just trying to provide RAW instant feedback….unfiltered….so you know what a person might be thinking and you can take it onboard or not. Your channel. Good stuff my friend!
Thanks buddy and welcome to the channel
You didn't add officer Hoover Facebook page on description that I can see..
Sorry will do
DP.-You are a nice guy who has a lot of fun with your wide network of friends. Keep up the good work!
Thanks
Also if you read the regulations it says you need an 80% securement in a forward motion another words you need to restrain 80% of the weight should you slam on the brakes and the load were to slide forward towards the cab of the truck.
By law you need 50% of the load secured thats it
If it weighs 100 000lbs you need 50 000lbs secured to be legal
I worked for an outfit right out of truck driving school. After a month, they told me to take a low boy and go pick up a loader. When I asked for another driver to go with me to show me how to operate the low boy, how to put the equipment on and chain it down, they refused. I refused to do it. The senior driver took the load, and had to slam on his brakes. One of the chains broke, the loader slammed into the goose neck and cracked it. He still works there, I don’t.
@@paulne1514 if only 1 chain broke the loader really would move that much, i have hauled lots of wheel loaders multiple times CAT 950 972m 980m 982m, a 988k on beam trailer, john deere 944K full dressed at 125 000lbs. If the load is properly secured it should not move, it is bad to hear that his load moved an caused damage which no driver ever wants. Taking a load that you never done before is a learning curve an good experiance to have. When i did the 988k on beams i was nerves but i over chained it alot so i flet safe an secured. Take your time an you will be fine with each load you haul.
Great Info!!!. More Guy's Like You & Officer Hoover need to do this. These Would make great training videos for future Truck Drivers & Equipment haulers!!
Thanks
god damn don't let the man get a full sentence out or anything
Thanks for watching
Blake Ruggieri I couldn’t agree more. Interrupts him trying to explain critical information.
Was hard to watch
Attitude is everything boys. You get what you give. Plus proper securement has let me sale through random DOT checkpoints on more than one occasion. DOT had two water haulers pulled in doing level 3 inspections, Sgt. Major walked up and because my gear was on point, chains tight and proper size (1/2" g80) he sent me on my way. Make nice boys, they're just doing there job. Good informative video
Officer Hoover is still dryer than the DOT Bear that helped me rescue people in a accident on 77 in West Virginia. Pouring rain and the first additional help took 20 minutes to arrive.
stfu
Thanks to you and Mr. Hoover for this!
Two days later Officer Hoover pulls you over and tells you everything he showed you was wrong, then writes you $10000+ worth of tickets.😂
NICE VIDEO!! GLAD TO SEE OFFICER HOOVER OUT THERE GOING OVER THE RULES.
Hoover the real MVP, how come all guys are not like this! Drivers might actually be okay with stops if we dealt with guys like Hoover! Great video!!!
I agree
You totally missed the thing about cleaning off your machine.
No we did not sorry
Trooper Hoover is the Man, I have come across a few Dot officers. All have been good people. Like he said attitude is everything.
Yup thanks for watching
o and no need to sweep rocks and dirt off deck or out of tracks
Na what's a few broken windows or a motorcycle down .............
I have personally seen a big rock come off of trachoe and go through a lady's windshield, thankfully it was on her passenger side and no one else was riding with her. I had to radio the driver that was hauling the equipment to get him to stop, he didn't know it had happened. The dot officer ripped him a new a$$ for not cleaning off his equipment before he left. Tickets and insurance claims are not our friends.
I've always been respectful to dot officers. Only had one with a bad attitude before, most have always been respectful back. All new officers should watch officer Hoover and learn from him. Great video and thanks for the great information
Thanks he sets a good example
deff not the dude u wanna run into while having a bad day, hes well versed at doing his job.
What's up officer Hoover! You can never have too much load awareness education! Thanks DP!
Thanks Cody
A 50% deduct to the WLL is extreme, and because it’s a “convenient” number, arbitrary. As an engineer it drives me nuts when people (the person who wrote the code not Ofcr. Hoover) apply safety factors on top of safety factors.
I spent a good part of my career designing lifting equipment, kind of the opposite of tie down equipment. All parts of this kind start out with an “ultimate load” rating, which is often 5 times the “rated” load. The “safe working load” is typically 3.3 times the rated load.
So, if the rated load is 1000 lbs, at 5000 lbs the part will suffer catastrophic failure. At 3300 lbs the part will survive but may have experienced yielding. The gap between 1000 lbs and 3300 lbs is the safety factor range where bad/dumb things can happen and things will stay together.
The 50% deduct is essentially saying we’re going to further restrict the safety factor range to 1000=1650 lbs for no good reason other than a “feel good” factor. It’s nonsense and does nothing but drive cost into our products and services.
Great video! Definitely busted a couple myths, and I learned a new thing or two. Thanks to officer Hoover for explaining it all!
Thanks for watching buddy
How many chains do ha have on a box of dounuts ?
4 straps and 1 chain and,a binder should hold them down
Plus add a over size load sign after.
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Good information. I live by phrase my welding teacher always said about liability.
Ignorance of the law is not a defense.
Huh, my welder always tells me "the warranty is up when I see the taillights."
Mike, thanks for putting this one together for us. Very informative directly from the DOT regs.
Thanks for watching Blake