I'm a former military trucker that never drove civilian but I know a little about trucking....I live in Indianapolis and see numerous flatbedders come thru here hauling coils, i-beams, etc...with NO headache rack on the tractor or trailer...Is this illegal???
Headache Racks
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by notorius, Jul 31, 2014.
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Perfectly legal.
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There's no law that says we have to have racks.
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There's no law, but I'd feel more safe with one, plus the storage. Unless you're pulling a conestoga or something. I just like any added safety I can have. Especially with steel and such.
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A headache rack won't help much with a coil or load of steel beams that got loose.
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View attachment 69581 Western was happy to have a headache rack
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you guys keep posting such attachments in your posts. but how do guys like us, see the attachment???
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This picture above of the Western Express is a prime example of how a rack is supposed to work. They are not expected to completely stand up to a forward moving load/object and prevent any damage to the cab/occupants ... they are designed to blunt, deflect, and impede piercing objects, as well as large mass objects such as a coil, and to lessen the impact and damage to the cab. In the picture, without a headache rack, I suspect the coil would have continued on into the ####pit area at least. And in some minor incidents, a headache rack can be the difference between zero truck cab damage, or a completely totaled sleeper compartment.
No you don't need one, but why would you not have one if you're a dedicated flatbedder?w.h.o Thanks this. -
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