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TM 38-260
8-26.
Blocking Motor Carrier Shipments
a. Open-top and closed trailers. The positioning of skid assemblies on open-top and closed
trailers shall be in a manner which will provide equal weight distribution, as related to the right
and left sides of the transportation unit.
(1) With this requirement, skids shall be loaded in a manner that will make use of the
greatest amount of floor space possible and at the same time reduce the amount of blocking and
bracing materials required under normal motor carrier movement.
(2) Lengthwise impacts are of a lesser degree than encountered in rail movement.
(3) Side movement, although not as prevalent in motor transportation, is more hazardous
since corners, curves, and pitch of the roadbed place a greater thrust on the upper extremities of
the load.
b. Flat bed and low-boy trailer. IPE shall be positioned on flat bed and low-boy type
trailers as specified by the carrier representative's instructions. This shall include the necessary
instructions for the securing of top heavy machines.
8-27.
Barge, Inland Waterways
a. The use of the inland waterways and barges provides a low cost method of movement
for IPE and a capacity for transporting tremendous volumes with little or no damage during
transit. Although considered slow moving, a complement of machines may be transported with
less overall transit time than when other modes are utilized.
b. The versatility of barge movement is limited to the navigable waterways as related to the
location of IPE. When employing a transportation service in addition to the water movement, the
plant equipment shall be protected for all modes of transportation involved in the movement.
c. About 300 tons (270 metric tons) of IPE of average size and density may be loaded in a
35 (32m) by 196 foot (179m) barge. When handling facilities are available at the origin and
destination, barge transportation provides an ideal method of movement.
d. Barge loading shall be accomplished in such a manner as to ensure an even draft.
(1) When required, the carrier may require realignment of the load to connect the draft.
When retention time for correction exceeds the "free time," based upon tons loaded, a
demurrage, or shipping charge for detention will be assessed against the shipper.
(2) Blocking and bracing shall provide the protection necessary for safe movement on
inland waterways.
(3) Skidded equipment shall be positioned in the hold as closely together as possible,
leaving space only for removal and application of lifting devices.
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