The Backward Road of American Trucking

The professional trucker, once rolling from the start of his day, or after having completed loading, especially when hauling flatbeds or pulling a heavy equipment trailer, will stop within half an hour or so of departure to check his load. Chains can come loose, settling or slightly swaying; bungee cords and ropes holding down tarps may require minor adjustment; and tires always require a look. Then there is the matter of eliminating the copious amounts of coffee with which you may have started your day.