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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] Flatbed carriers haul a wide variety of cargo, but securing that cargo requires extra work from drivers. To attract and retain those ...

According to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) statistics, commercial motor vehicles transport an estimated 11 billion tons of cargo annually, which is approximately 71 percent of the nation’s ...

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 ...

As summer travel peaks, Alabama law enforcement urges drivers to secure cargo to prevent dangers from roadway debris, part of ...