Pallet Fell Over

While I just got to a big lots store not to long ago to deliver this load near Gary, IN. First it took me a good 15-20 minutes to get the lock off the trailer water froze in the key slot, then once I got my key in there after banging it with a hammer... Then the key wouldn't turn, the manager suggested using hot watet, which we did and it worked. I was trying to use a lighter at first but since it's so windy here, it didn't work of course.

Then I go to open the trailer doors to my surprise, one of the pallets fell over in the trailer and some of the water bottles were frozen but they never mentioned water being on the load, nor did I really know what was on there as the bills just had a lot of numbers, etc.

While I just got to a big lots store not to long ago to deliver this load near Gary, IN. First it took me a good 15-20 minutes to get the lock off the trailer water froze in the key slot, then once I got my key in there after banging it with a hammer... Then the key wouldn't turn, the manager suggested using hot watet, which we did and it worked. I was trying to use a lighter at first but since it's so windy here, it didn't work of course.

Then I go to open the trailer doors to my surprise, one of the pallets fell over in the trailer and some of the water bottles were frozen but they never mentioned water being on the load, nor did I really know what was on there as the bills just had a lot of numbers, etc.

Were u secretly hauling hemp, u were in Colorado weren't you:):)

While I just got to a big lots store not to long ago to deliver this load near Gary, IN. First it took me a good 15-20 minutes to get the lock off the trailer water froze in the key slot, then once I got my key in there after banging it with a hammer... Then the key wouldn't turn, the manager suggested using hot watet, which we did and it worked. I was trying to use a lighter at first but since it's so windy here, it didn't work of course.

Then I go to open the trailer doors to my surprise, one of the pallets fell over in the trailer and some of the water bottles were frozen but they never mentioned water being on the load, nor did I really know what was on there as the bills just had a lot of numbers, etc.

Were u secretly hauling hemp, u were in Colorado weren't you:):)

Shhh that stays between us!

Also I forgot to mention, the trailer was sealed when I picked it up at the big lots DC.

Jamie you need a weather resistant lock. I’ve used an ABUS lock for many years...has never let me down.

Here is the link: ABUS water proof lock

If the load in question is not already sealed, advisable to open the doors and possibly secure it before getting under it and taking off.

Jamie you need a weather resistant lock. I’ve used an ABUS lock for many years...has never let me down.

Here is the link: ABUS water proof lock

If the load in question is not already sealed, advisable to open the doors and possibly secure it before getting under it and taking off.

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll definitely buy one! I never had the problem before, so didn't really think about it until now.

And I normally do that if it isn't already sealed, but this one was when I picked it up.

I helped unload some of the cases, then after we took a few off he told me to back up to the door.

I'm actually going to order that lock, or see about buying it somewhere. I won't be home until 2/21/19 or 2/22/19, so it'll have a bit of time to ship.

Wait until you do a load of bottled beer that was loaded wrong in a presealed trailer, and the middle has two pallets collapse under their own weight. What a mess! Ironically, the beer was labelled, "SOL". No joke!

I'm actually going to order that lock, or see about buying it somewhere. I won't be home until 2/21/19 or 2/22/19, so it'll have a bit of time to ship.

I’ve only purchased them direct from ABUS. Amazon might be able to ship faster, but you’ll pay more. Yet to see them in any brick-&-mortar retailer.

A driver can get seriously injured if a pile of stuff falls against the right door when you open it. I learned of a safety technique from shipper International Paper. They require a safety strap attached between the doors when opening them. Thinking that a great idea, Iooked at a truck stop and sure enough they sell them there. I now have one in my side box....if there is any doubt, I use it if I have a live unload. An extra 15 seconds might save your @$$

While I just got to a big lots store not to long ago to deliver this load near Gary, IN. First it took me a good 15-20 minutes to get the lock off the trailer water froze in the key slot, then once I got my key in there after banging it with a hammer... Then the key wouldn't turn, the manager suggested using hot watet, which we did and it worked. I was trying to use a lighter at first but since it's so windy here, it didn't work of course.

Then I go to open the trailer doors to my surprise, one of the pallets fell over in the trailer and some of the water bottles were frozen but they never mentioned water being on the load, nor did I really know what was on there as the bills just had a lot of numbers, etc.

Good safety point, Dave.