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, ...
The bulkhead of the truck bed in our Ford F-350 has become bashed-in over the years from hauling unsecured loads across bumpy terrain. While this had become common practice in our parts-hauler/tow rig ...
Roadcheck 2017 is taking place June 6 through 8. The annual Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance event will see triple the number of inspections normally completed during a 72-hour period. This year, as ...
Cargo securement issues accounted for 12.2% of out of service (OOS) violations during last year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance International Roadcheck, the No. 4 violation on the list preceded ...
Under the new securement regulations, (bottom) it is no longer legal to have tie-downs on the outside of the rub rail. The year-old cargo securement rule that has been enforced since Jan. 1 was ...