The care and maintenance of box floors............

[MSinger]

RE: The care and maintenance of box floors........

1997 Dodge Ram 3500 with 12' cube. Dock high with jackstands. 5.9L Cummins Turbo Diesel.



I must have been mistaken. I always thought the standard skid size was 45x48. It seems like 95% of the freight I haul is on that size skid. I wished I hauled more 40 48's because my interior width is 90" and if you get two 45" with any overhang at all you can't get them side by side.

 

[ATeam]

RE: The care and maintenance of box floors........

That's a funny thing about pallet standard sizes. There is more than one standard depending on who you talk to and/or what industry is using the pallets. In reefer trucks we've driven, it is impossible to put two 48" pallets side by side because the reefer body insulation in the walls takes away interior space. Skids are alternated in those situations. One skid will be placed the wide way, the next to go along side it will be placed the long way. The next row back will be the same, except the first skid placed will be placed the long way and the second skid the wide way. I've heard a variety of terms describing that pattern. "Stagger stacked" is one.

 

[DocRushing]

RE: The care and maintenance of box floors........

That arrangement is often called "pinwheel."
Doc.

 

[guest]

RE: The care and maintenance of box floors........

This thread is kind of old, but davekc mentioned the life of a wood floor as being 5 years or so. It seems to me that they should last almost indefinitely if they are periodically sanded and sealed. On the other hand, a psycho fl driver can tear up a brand new floor.

 

[davekc]

RE: The care and maintenance of box floors........

Proper care of the floor is essential.
Most of the wood rot ect. is from underneath. Over time, moisture and road chemicals slowly decompose the wood.
Rubber undercoating and paint is the best defense, but not a cure all.
Hope that clears it up alittle
Davekc

 

[guest]

RE: The care and maintenance of box floors........

An easy thing to do when you have some down time is to get a small can of Rustoleum black lacquer and a sponge brush and work on the bottom of the cargo box. It feels like a losing battle some of the time because there are so many surfaces, but you'd be surprised how much you can get painted in an hour or so. It's also a good way to keep an eye out for any possible problems in that part of the truck. It may be a little like ironing your underwear, but it's a productive activity that can be done during down time.