Vent: A shipper in Dallas told me my load securement was 'good enough for government work' and it really got under my skin.

Mia Hart · 2026-03-19T15:45:05.806874+00:00

I started using extra straps and a full tarp on every flatbed run after that, even for short hauls. Anyone else had a comment that made you totally redo a basic part of your routine?

hannahm397mo ago

My buddy had a dock guy tell him his pre-trip was "cute" once. Totally changed how he checks his fifth wheel now, reminds me of what sethhernandez said about the "good luck" guy. Some comments just stick with you.

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sethhernandez7mo ago

Remember the guy who said "good luck"?

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hayes.joel7mo ago

Ever think maybe the Dallas guy was just being honest and you're overdoing it now? @sethhernandez, that "good luck" guy probably saved someone from a fine, not hurt their feelings. Sometimes "good enough" is literally the standard, and extra straps just eat into your time and money for no real gain.

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