When you are carrying cargo, one of the top priorities is making sure your load is secured. Not only are you making sure that it does not fall off and endanger other drivers, but you are also making sure the load does not shift and cause the vehicle to tip over. Stainless steel straps are regulated for all vehicles carrying loads, regardless of if it is inside trailers, vans, trucks or on a flatbed truck. Here are a few tips when using these straps.
Know the Ratings
The first step in securing your cargo is knowing the tie-down ratings. The ratings for each strap must be both visible and readable during checks. To know how many straps you must use, you must know the total load weight, and then you must make sure the combined rating of the straps equals half that weight.
Placing the Straps
You must place straps in specific ways in order to keep your cargo safe. If you are driving a flatbed trailer, then you must have two straps in the first 10 feet and then every 10 feet thereafter. This will allow the straps to keep the cargo from sliding, regardless of weight. However, you must make sure that every piece of the load has downward pressure on it.
When the straps are not secured according to regulation or they do not meet the correct rating, the entire truck can be put out of service until it is corrected. It does not matter if you use stainless steel straps, chains or other materials. The Department of Transportation officials may also use their discretion if they cannot find an obvious mark of rating or if they believe cargo would not move if the strap was removed.
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