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 ...

Belly strapping: The lower stack of this load was secured before the top stack was placed aboard and tied down. There are more than enough straps to satisfy safety and regulatory demands. Securing ...

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 ...

Towing a car might seem straightforward, but doing it safely and efficiently is all about the details. Formula Drift champion Fredric Aasbo walks through the essential steps of properly loading a ...

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 ...

When it comes to cargo securement, having the proper type and quantity of tie-downs is only half the battle. In order to safely secure a load, tie-downs must be in good working condition without cuts, ...

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 ...

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 ...

(WFRV) – Motorists in Wisconsin are being reminded that properly secured trailers and cargo can prevent hazards on the road.