Cargo Box Equipment

[ABEJR2004]

Evening Gang,

Was wondering if any one knows of a place in columbus,OH or en-route to Green,OH (From Columbus) where you can pick up good used or new equipment, ie...Pallet Jack, Furniture Pads, E-Trac Bars and Straps, Load Bars. You know the stuff to set yourself up right from the start. And what would be your thoughts on buying a used APU instead of a new one.

 

[ATeam]

Freight handling equipment is available by mail order from New Haven Moving Equipment. Link: http://www.newhaven-usa.com/index.shtml. Their free catalog is worth the request. For pallet jacks, check the yellow pages under fork lifts or fork trucks. Companies that sell fork lifts often sell pallet jacks too. We once bought a Crown pallet jack from a fork lift company in Akron for a fleet owner's truck that was missing a pallet jack. I don't recall if this is the place or not (see link) but they sell pallet jacks too.

http://www.ohiomaterialshandling.com/

As for buying a used generator, I'd bet there are lots of drviers that would happily sell you theirs to get out from under the problems they are having. Drivers keep the generators that work. Buying used seems a bit risky to me.

 

[DocRushing]

New Haven (the company) is a super source for cargo-handling gear.
I've dealt with them many years -- mostly in Dallas, also in Louisville.
The people at both locations have cut me some very nice discounts.
Make sure to use the name of FedEx CC.
Louisville is out of route between Columbus and Green.
But you may wish to consider making a diversion down to the Derbytown.
Best wishes,
Doc.

 

[RichM]

I have purchased equipment from N Haven in Louisville several times and as Doc says,mention FEDEXCC and you get a decent discount. This would certainly pay for your fuel from Columbus.

 

[targuard86]

your recruiter or person who checks your truck can give you the name of a place just south of Green, OH.

 

[ABEJR2004]

I will check with the recrutier when I speck with him today about the place near green and the louisville spot sounds like a good deal also, I will look for a web site. And can anyone offer suggestions or tricks on making freight handling/securing easier and better? and besides the standard equipment what else should I consider.

Thanks

 

[ABEJR2004]

Thanks ATEAM for the website, I see that they have a spot in NYC also, so if I cannot get all I need when I get the truck I can check the spot in NYC when I bring the truck home (Jersy)

Thanks Again
AbeJr

 

[DocRushing]

Abe:
You asked for suggestions about cargo securement.
The name of the game is secure-stabilize-immobilize.
You need to keep the stuff in place without its coming apart -- especially while riding around, sometimes on rough roads.
Use straps, shoring beams, and -- depending on the nature of the cargo -- occasionally a few other things (such as 2x4 cleats spiked to the deck -- using duplex or double-head framing nails -- so that you can easily pull them back out).
Use real E-track straps, not motorcycle straps from WalMart (which look more like hair ribbons).
Place one or two or more beams in the front of the stuff -- to protect against the possibility of sliding during an emergency stop.
Often double-strap or triple-strap -- because occasionally one strap becomes loose.
If a stack is tall, or if the shrink-wrap is loose or suspect, or if you just think that the stack may come apart, then strap it to a wall.
When you catch a pad-wrap load, then wrap it well -- all the way around -- maybe even double-wrapping.
One crucial point is to prevent or minimize movement within the cargo during transit.
Use a large amount of common sense, imagination, and sometimes inventiveness.
These techniques really work.
I first hauled stuff in 1976, then again since 1992.
In all that time I've still never yet had even one cargo claim.
This works.
Best wishes,
Doc.

 

[terryandrene]

Good advice from an old salt; welcome back, Doc.

Terry

 

[DocRushing]

Thanks, Terry.
We just returned our previous truck to the owner -- after 10.5 very enjoyable months -- running for an extremely honest and supportive couple.
Later this month we'll get into our own next new truck (now nearing completion of the assembly of the various parts).
Best wishes,
Doc.

 

[ABEJR2004]

Thanks Doc


I will keep all that in mind. Ran for FedEx just 8 months back, And I am returning this month as a single D Unit. So with what I have learned and from what good advice I have read here I will and want to be as efficient as possible and hopefully join all this good company of wanting to be one of the best at getting the job done, and most importantly helping out the next guy that wants to make it in this business.


Thanks again
AbeJr
(Truck# will follow soon)

 

[terryandrene]

Abe:

Welcome back to FedEx Custom Critical. The Forums exist because of all of us that share info and experiences so that all of you can then share info and experiences. We look forward to your involvement.

Terry

 

[ABEJR2004]

Thanks, I am very excited about comming back.
I wanted to add with my cargo equipment question, What is the best size pallet jack to have in your cargo box, I had a old one and it just did not work with a lot of pallets, and if it got to cold it would not work (actually froze up). Any thoughts?




Thanks
AbeJr
(Truck # comming soon)

 

[LDB]

I'm on a FEMA job right now and we have to use the pallet jack a fair amount. I bought a 27x48 because it was what was in stock to take immediately. One of the other drivers has a narrow fork jack and it won't work on some of the pallets the food bank has. They are not normal pallets or it would of course. I suspect there is no 'best' and at times whatever one you have will not be as good as another option would have been. Good luck with the new start.

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[ABEJR2004]

LDB

I beleive 27x48 is pretty much the standard, now if I can find one with the narrow forks or low floor I think that will cover it.


Thanks
Abejr
(Truck# comming soon)