How to Secure a Suicide Coil with 8 Chains

[taputono]

This is the best tutorial on coils I’ve seen

[Dan-ozqb]

I wish all drivers were as conscientious and thorough as this guy. Nice work Sir.

[erickwootton]

I begin my trucking career in three days. I appreciate the incite.

[rauldiaz]

So far, I see your video, and it is the inky ine who explains why there is a need for too many chains, I'm glad the old school still keeping the good practices ❤❤

[mikespotts]

Thanks for the help, its my first time doin suicide coils, & this really helped

[milla]

Some of my best days in trucking were my flatbed days 🎉

[MakingCentsInTrucking]

Great job on explaining and demonstrating.

[open-minded-oldie]

Thank you Joseph, you help keep road users safer, including the driver.

[TerraFirmaX]

You placed the ratchet binders in the loose position before wrapping the excess Cain around them. That will allow the ratchets to loosen.

[ryanshetterly]

My dad pulled flat bed for 48 years been with him 60 percent of the time he's haulled countless loads of coils. Two forward three back nail your blocks use 6X6. Tie off binder handles

[erichighsmith]

the chains seem more angled than I would do it. I would have the chains more pulling down. But hey i might be wrong, Im not claiming im the expert, that is why I am watching these videos. Very good video and very informative.

[elvergontemeto]

This was very helpful brother
Keep the good informational videos coming
Thank you so much
God bless you

[elvisii]

Where can i find that ladder? For flatbed it is priceless

[johncalvo]

Beautiful video. I used to work for Melton years ago but I have my own authority now and have been pulling dry van. I'm getting back into flatbed and this video really helped refresh my memory on how to secure coils. Are those 8-ft chains? Also, why do you use both types of binders? I'm guessing you just didn't have enough ratchet binders?

[antoniowebb]

Love you for that valuable information bro

[vicpetrishak]

Government regulations should mandate coils lay flat, but it is more convenient to load and unload for big companys . Laying coil lowers the center of gravity .

[MarlenJuarez-fj]

Now I know why Western Express has the most dangerous drivers on the road

[sayf]

Well done budd thanks alot for the hints

[sjb]

Is it too much to get a coil well trailer and load between the chassis rails it's a lot safer than this eye to tha side and it looks like that trailer has aluminium side rails so what re the pins in that rated at

[sapperveteran]

Half those chains aren't holding it down against forward movement. Will it work for most cases? Sure, but you are securing for an emergency stop. You shouldn't exceed a 45° angle on the pull. If you used some of those spools, you could complete this easily, plus they are usually stronger. It would make it easier to tarp too.

Exceeding 45° also weakens the stake pocket as they are designed for a vertical pull. Checking the ratings on the data plate will clear that up.