When properly securing cargo to a flatbed or step deck trailer, there are specific logistics challenges, i.e., how to safely load, secure and transport unique items that, because of size, shape and ...

Open-deck trailer stake pockets and pipe spools are the main cargo securement anchor points. Keeping the freight where it belongs means keeping these structures in good condition. Open-deck or ...

From choosing the right trailer type to securing cargo and performing pre-trip inspections, safe towing is all about preparation and attention to detail. Following FMCSA rules, balancing weight, and ...

There are a variety of mechanisms used to tension tie-down assemblies. These must be periodically inspected and re-tensioned if necessary. Securing a load on an open-deck trailer presents a unique set ...

Loads such as seed, fertilizer, equipment and haybales are subject to vibration, swaying, centrifugal force, inertia, wind ...

A freshly-minted driver who recently had graduated from a CDL school came by to chat with his instructors and let them know how things were going. He’d just gotten hired by a big fleet, and the ...

Ancra Cargo’s 12-in. beveled logistic O-track provides a foot of extra anchoring points to help make cargo securement easier. This machined aluminum logistic track can be used with both single-stud ...

As an owner, manager or driver, you are responsible for the load on your trailer. It's as simple as that. "It's your responsibility to tie down your load properly, securely and legally," says Jim ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) — The Arizona Department of Public Safety is urging people to do their part to help keep our roads safe by taking the time to properly secure their load before every trip. In the ...

Cargo securement issues accounted for 12.2% of out of service (OOS) violations during last year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance International Roadcheck, the No. 4 violation on the list preceded ...

TEXAS, USA — Y'all know in the Lone Star State, we love our big trucks. Some of you - just because we like everything big in Texas, and some actually prefer the functionality of a pickup truck. So ...