It’s not safe at all , if they were to get into a front end crash , the box will crash through their cab . Got to do it right or tell the broker to pass on the load !!
There probably empty, I’ve hauled 20ft empty weighting at 8k lbs and 2 chains will do going through both holes but when loaded I’ll do same as this video
@@starchild7577 well it depends on which state you are in , how much weight , and if 1 securement fails , did you just kill someone on the highway to save yourself a few mins of time .
Must have the chains on there too !! The straps are for the securement spacing rule . The wrong officer will give you a ticket under this rule . So spend the extra few mins to do in right.
Not a must , but if you don’t the strap may get loud in the wind from smacking the side of the container. And sometimes the strap can beat the load and wear paint off of objects that your hauling .
Well what’s inside does not matter as much as the total load weight due to most containers will have a door seal , meaning you can’t look anyway . So depending on the weight tells you how many securements you need , to handle the weight, not the overall size and length of the container tells you how many securements you need . Dot law states 1100 pound and / or every 5 feet . So if you haul a container on a flatbed without container locks the it is considered a load like anything else . 2 chains in front 2 chains in back and straps or chains at every 5 feet and your load secured inside container to be legally able to go down highway . If you have a container trailer with normal locks then it’s turned into a van trailer, then your securements are the trailer load locks to container and securements inside container. And keep in mind and cop can have you open the trailer even with a door seal , that cop just signs your paperwork saying he requested it opened . I would also use your phone showing cop breaking seal .
Yeah , but if you are hauling them on a normal flatbed trailer then you do not have the locks to lock the trailer down . This is why I was showing how to haul this way .
@@Starkeyfamilyfixing yes great video. I'm looking at getting my truck and running out of the ports. I've hauled containers on a flatbed and this was spot on. I'd rather have a flatbed for versatility on loads. Thumbs up buddy.
The spools on my aluminum Fontaine are rated for 5,000 each. The owners manual says use only them or chain ties for chain. Stake pockets are for stakes. Chains on the pockets will distort it, crush it or rip it off as it’s crushing it.
A lot of people do not realize that different manufacturers have different rating on these , some are not rated at all , meaning you should not use them . Stake pockets really should not be used , but even the ones that are rated are only 4000 pounds . Most trailers have a 2500 pound rating on each spool and 5000 if 2 are used together.
Good info hauling my first container in the morning.🤔👍
Good deal !!! Thanks for watching !!!!
Thank you, thinking about buying a flatbed and hauling containers to resell, since I already have my authority. Kind of a side hustle.
Good deal !!
Getting my first container today, time for some training lol.
Thanks for the video
How was it?
Your welcome !! Hope everything goes well!!
Your welcome !! Hope everything goes well !!
what can be the maximum weight of the container if it is hauling on a flatbed
Thank you so much, for this video!!!👏👏👏
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Thanks for the video!!!
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Thank you for the video
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Very informative, thanks!
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Good video 👍🏻 thanks Man
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Awesome video!!
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Thank you I’ve only done this one time but always get anxious I hate taking these to military bases
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exactly what i needed to know, thanks
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Awesome 👏 technics
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I’m late to commenting on this video but it’s crazy because I’ve seen people driving down with only straps and no chains, how safe is that?
It’s not safe at all , if they were to get into a front end crash , the box will crash through their cab . Got to do it right or tell the broker to pass on the load !!
@@Starkeyfamilyfixing Is it DOT legal? If so, WTF?
@@jeffburch5903 this is how it’s done
@@Starkeyfamilyfixing It's a janky Gerry-rig at best.
There probably empty, I’ve hauled 20ft empty weighting at 8k lbs and 2 chains will do going through both holes but when loaded I’ll do same as this video
do you need 2 chains and 2 binders on each side ? for empty containers??
Yes , 1 set just is not enough, even if the container is shorter and empty
It’s always about being safe first .
No you don’t! Al you need is 2 chains . Tbh! I haul them all the Time. No straps
@@starchild7577 well it depends on which state you are in , how much weight , and if 1 securement fails , did you just kill someone on the highway to save yourself a few mins of time .
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Does this process also applies to empty containers? Or just the straps should do??
Must have the chains on there too !! The straps are for the securement spacing rule . The wrong officer will give you a ticket under this rule . So spend the extra few mins to do in right.
Just chains. They work just like pins on a container chassis
Thank you.
The trailer I am looking at is a 45’ steel trailer.
Good deal !!!
The straps must have 1 twist?
Not a must , but if you don’t the strap may get loud in the wind from smacking the side of the container. And sometimes the strap can beat the load and wear paint off of objects that your hauling .
What is it's loaded how many chains to use
Well what’s inside does not matter as much as the total load weight due to most containers will have a door seal , meaning you can’t look anyway . So depending on the weight tells you how many securements you need , to handle the weight, not the overall size and length of the container tells you how many securements you need . Dot law states 1100 pound and / or every 5 feet . So if you haul a container on a flatbed without container locks the it is considered a load like anything else . 2 chains in front 2 chains in back and straps or chains at every 5 feet and your load secured inside container to be legally able to go down highway . If you have a container trailer with normal locks then it’s turned into a van trailer, then your securements are the trailer load locks to container and securements inside container. And keep in mind and cop can have you open the trailer even with a door seal , that cop just signs your paperwork saying he requested it opened . I would also use your phone showing cop breaking seal .
Great vid 👍 how long is the chain
I use 18 feet chains
@@Starkeyfamilyfixing thanks 🙏
Intermodal containers originated from the shipyards are mounted on a chassis with locking pins at four corners!
Yeah , but if you are hauling them on a normal flatbed trailer then you do not have the locks to lock the trailer down . This is why I was showing how to haul this way .
@@Starkeyfamilyfixing yes great video. I'm looking at getting my truck and running out of the ports. I've hauled containers on a flatbed and this was spot on. I'd rather have a flatbed for versatility on loads. Thumbs up buddy.
The spools have no WLL. I don't secure chains to anything but the stake pocket. Or a pop up chain.
The trailer I use the spools are rated , some trailers are some are not . Like the east trailer I am using today is not .
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The spools on my aluminum Fontaine are rated for 5,000 each. The owners manual says use only them or chain ties for chain. Stake pockets are for stakes. Chains on the pockets will distort it, crush it or rip it off as it’s crushing it.
A lot of people do not realize that different manufacturers have different rating on these , some are not rated at all , meaning you should not use them . Stake pockets really should not be used , but even the ones that are rated are only 4000 pounds . Most trailers have a 2500 pound rating on each spool and 5000 if 2 are used together.
That's how I do it but I see videos with guys chains only dont know how they get away with it
I know , I would make a great dot officer , lucky for everyone I’m to old to be one now . The cutoff in Ohio is 36 years old .