Log hauling with dump trailer

[roadhunter]

I wouldn't worry so much about the tie downs for logs in a trailer with sides. I would be more worried about the DNR or whomever is in charge of forestry products in your state. In IL hauling 2 or more logs at a time requires a logging license,

LOL. That cracks me up.

 

[NorEaster]

I wouldn't worry so much about the tie downs for logs in a trailer with sides. I would be more worried about the DNR or whomever is in charge of forestry products in your state. In IL hauling 2 or more logs at a time requires a logging license,

Section 1530.50 doesn't actually say that.

 

[RandyT]

Section 1530.50 doesn't actually say that.

It actually says you have a record of "proof of ownership" on the specific DNR form. So as long as you have the proper proof of ownership forms if the Conservation officer stops you are fine. Now how many people know about this little quirk and could prove ownership while setting on the side of the road with the Game warden setting behind you with the lights flashing.

 

[bitternut]

I had originally planned on strapping the logs down with two 3" wide ratchet straps but the ratchet end of the strap has a very short length of strap to the hook making them useless in my case. There were 10 logs to be exact so I guess I was illegal in the land of Obama. They were logs left at the landing from my recent timber sale and none of them were ash. Mostly maple and oak with one cherry. They have been sitting at my landing all summer and the contract is long past so they belong to me.

I just happened to wonder on the drive home if I was legal or not with the load unsecured. I know that I see dump trucks hauling large boulders unsecured and even if I had a tarp it would be useless as a restraint. Anyways I took it slow and arrived home without any incident. Oh yeah, and I made sure that the trailer was still hitched good when dumping. Kind of bumps the truck around once they start sliding out.

Also my new grapple worked great for loading the logs and picking them out of the log pile that the loggers left. Might pick out some more next spring and haul another load. I think I will rig up some chains for the next load just to be on the safe side.

 

[jimmysisson]

Depending on the trailer, I'd want the tops of the sides restrained from being pushed out. Shifting logs can put a lot of pressure on the top of the sides. I guess if the tailgate will close and hold the sides that would help.
Jim

 

[Sterff]

I haul plenty of logs in a dump truck. I don't strap them down. I don't load above the side boards. I have hauled logs on a gooseneck trailer, and those get chained on. I have never secured firewood either. How exactly do you go about doing that?

Here's what I do. Better than nothing I guess...