“Improper or inadequate cargo securement accounted for 10.6 percent of vehicle out-of-service violations during last year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Check’s International Roadcheck,” Ledger said.

Improper cargo securement can result in out-of-service violations and fines. Further, unsecured cargo can fall onto the road, causing significant risk of injury or even death to motorists. The ...

TORONTO, Ont. — Load securement rules for flatdeck haulers are a constant concern; the rules are often in a state of flux and enforcement’s interpretation of the rules is not always consistent. There ...

CarriersEdge continues to update its online driver training library, adding two courses on practical cargo securement, as well as training on bloodborne pathogens and the spotted lanternfly. Spanish ...

Cargo securement is one of two areas that is the focus of this year’s International Roadcheck. HDT rounded up articles and resources to help fleets and drivers prepare.

Trucks Trucks & Accessories Trailer Accessories 6 Tips to Keep Cargo Securement Tie-Downs in Proper Working Condition It’s important to closely examine cargo control equipment before securing ...

Per FMCSA 392.9, Inspection of Cargo, Cargo Securement Devices and Systems, drivers are required to inspect cargo before driving the vehicle and no more than 49.7 miles (80 kilometers) from where ...

Cargo securement was the No. 5 OOS violation in last year's enforcement blitz, making up more than 10% of all OOS violations.

Doleco USA, the nation's fastest-growing manufacturer of lifting sling and load-securing technologies, today announced the launch of its groundbreaking full-color digital printing technology for ...

Part of the reason McGaha reached out was to share a securement-related accountability, training, and bedrock safety strategy he's put into practice for around two decades now in partnership with ...

The word tie down by itself (without “straps”) can technically mean many things. The working load limit (WLL) for a tie down is the lowest WLL of any of its parts or the WLL of the anchor points it is ...