If it's 1/2", that's about 1600 lbs. Good load for an F150 anyhow. He better switch to a Ranger...Their is close to 40 sheets of wood there . I bet it wouldn't do a steel tailgate any good . Owner stupidity pure and simple
Why load it like that doesn't take much to secure it if you lay it flat .I have had 2300 lbs in my F150 and took it to LA Ca .But I loaded it to spread the weight out evenly . Hauled 2800 lbs to Winchester Va same thing . No damage done either time .What is it that makes the owner of the truck stupid? Loading the plywood like that? Buying a Pherd in the first place?.....YES!
Statistically, it was bound to happen..