Securing a load on an open-deck trailer presents a unique set of challenges for heavy-duty trucking operators, with no walls to contain cargo. Those who secure the payload to the trailer’s structure ...

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 ...

Money and merchandise are lost every time van freight gets damaged from shifting, colliding, and breaking up during transit. The cause is often the start and stop bouncing and turning of trucks. When ...

Trailers are designed to safely and efficiently haul your equipment and material without worrying about your load on the road. However, safe loading and hauling really comes down to the actions of the ...

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, ...

Loading your ATV or UTV onto a trailer seems simple—until you’re picking up speed to enter the freeway and suddenly the trailer starts to fishtail. The truth is, that properly loading and hauling your ...

Towing safely has less to do with your vehicle's horsepower or expensive towing accessories and a lot more to do with how your trailer is loaded. Most people don't think about how they've loaded a ...

ANSBACH, Germany (April 14, 2014) -- U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach held a load securement class April 8 through 10 to train vehicle operators and equipment loaders on how to properly contain, immobilize ...

(WFRV) – Motorists in Wisconsin are being reminded that properly secured trailers and cargo can prevent hazards on the road. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is reminding motorists ...

Putting a heavy load on a trailer may require a bit of math and imagination to get the axle weight right. But running with too much weight at one end or the other could affect the vehicle’s dynamic ...