Humble2drive
Expert Expediter
EXPERIENCED EXPEDITERS PLEASE COMMENT!
Being a Newbie and knowing nothing about the type of freight we would be hauling, I was amazed when we graduated orientation and not one word about freight placement and securement.
When we were brought back for additional training to haul HVP (High Value Products) I assumed we would now learn the best methods for placing, blanketing and securing these delicate and expensive products. We did not touch on that subject at all.
This lack of training caught up to us last week.
Here is the scenario:
We arrive for pick-up.
We are led to a crate type box about the size of a small dog crate and estimated to weigh 75 lbs.
We are then informed of the unbelievable value and sensitivity of this piece.
We are then told to wait for the project engineer (Rocket Scientist) who would oversee exactly where this piece would be placed and secured.
The Rocket Scientist shows up and asks me "Where would the best place be to place this piece for the smoothest ride?"
My answer based on common sense was "Dead center between the two axles, which would be up toward the front of our box." I explained that as each axle takes the force of the bumps, the center stays comparitively stable.
His reply was "No, I have read that the best ride is over the axle"
We decided not to argue the point since the customer is always right. So it went over the axle and he approved it.
What is the best answer to this????
I have done some internet research and there was a study done in 1979 using air ride trailers and measuring the road shock and vibration an a lightly loaded truck. The conclusion was that the WORST ride was over the back axle.
Please give any input on this. I do not want to be caught off guard in the future and I think it would be helpful for all Newbies to know this kind of thing before they encounter it.
Also, what is our level of reponsibility when the shipper directs the loading and securing??
Being a Newbie and knowing nothing about the type of freight we would be hauling, I was amazed when we graduated orientation and not one word about freight placement and securement.
When we were brought back for additional training to haul HVP (High Value Products) I assumed we would now learn the best methods for placing, blanketing and securing these delicate and expensive products. We did not touch on that subject at all.
This lack of training caught up to us last week.
Here is the scenario:
We arrive for pick-up.
We are led to a crate type box about the size of a small dog crate and estimated to weigh 75 lbs.
We are then informed of the unbelievable value and sensitivity of this piece.
We are then told to wait for the project engineer (Rocket Scientist) who would oversee exactly where this piece would be placed and secured.
The Rocket Scientist shows up and asks me "Where would the best place be to place this piece for the smoothest ride?"
My answer based on common sense was "Dead center between the two axles, which would be up toward the front of our box." I explained that as each axle takes the force of the bumps, the center stays comparitively stable.
His reply was "No, I have read that the best ride is over the axle"
We decided not to argue the point since the customer is always right. So it went over the axle and he approved it.
What is the best answer to this????
I have done some internet research and there was a study done in 1979 using air ride trailers and measuring the road shock and vibration an a lightly loaded truck. The conclusion was that the WORST ride was over the back axle.
Please give any input on this. I do not want to be caught off guard in the future and I think it would be helpful for all Newbies to know this kind of thing before they encounter it.
Also, what is our level of reponsibility when the shipper directs the loading and securing??
