Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA May 2023 4 Precast Slats Transportation Procedures 1. Slats are shipped in full flatbed truck loads whenever possible. Truck decks are to be in good condition and free of any damage and debris. 2. Slats are loaded at our plant taking care to not damage the slats while they are being moved. A packing material is to be placed between stacks that are loaded side by side. 3. Dunnage is to be placed between the bottom slat and the truck bed in the same location as the dunnage between the slats in the stack (indentions in slats indicate proper placement). Correct dunnage location at indentions Incorrect dunnage location 4. Tie down straps are to be placed over the dunnage as close as possible to the dunnage (as shown below). It is not acceptable to place straps outside of the dunnage. Straps should be carefully tightened so the slats are held securely in place. After the load of slats has traveled 50 miles (80 kilometers), the driver must stop and check the tightness of the straps again. Failure to do this can cause the dunnage to slip or slide, creating undue stress on the slats and possibly cracking them. Correct tie down strap location Incorrect tie down strap location because strap is outside of dunnage 5. Slats that are being returned from a jobsite are to be placed on the truck and tied down in accordance with the above procedures. Failure to do this will cause damage to the slat, and will void any credit for the returned slat if it is damaged. 6. Only Air Ride Trailers should be used. x x
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