Drop/tilt deck chain/cargo strap tie-down methods

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  1. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    I kind of figured that as I was reading this. Sounds like a small outfit, such a local rental company.
     
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    You'll never go van after doing this and learning to like it. Or thats my prediction.

    Where you are now takes mental work and a challenge. Pulling a van doesn't. Mind numbingly boring driving down the road with feet propped on the dash isn't for me.
     
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    Rosie go to www.jjkeller.com and put "Cargo Securement Handbook for Drivers" into their search area.

    These books are cheap even if you have to buy one yourself. It will save you a LOT of money in fines and or cargo falling off.
    These books explain the DOT requirements in normal people terms and even include a few pics to help you out.
     
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    There should be no confusion if everyone would LOOK at 393.108. The table for Working Load Limits (WLL) will tell you how many tie downs for the weight of the equipment. If you're using a 4" wide synthetic webbing strap then each starp can hold 4000lbs. You'll even see if you use chains and you don't have the manufacturer's marking the table will tell you what the WLL is. Pretty easy to me.

    If you're using 4" straps for that 47,000lbs forklift then you would need 12 straps to be legal. That's why a good grade of chain is better. The way to tie it down is left up to you but it must be secure to prevent movement in any direction.
     
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    Any thing that can roll and most things that can't still need to either be A tied or V tied.

    If you look at your cargo and imagine the securement making either an A or a V you'll see what I mean.
     
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    Exactly, I always crisscrossed my chains and blocked the inside of the tracks or tires. Here's another tip for hauling heavy equipment. If you're going any distance be sure to tape up the exhaust stack. You don't want the turbo spinning with no oil to it.
     
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    I don't see much of that now days. Even brand new semis going down the road piggy back, no tape on them.
     
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    Keep talking I am so glad someone is helping me learn.

    You guys are the best.

    I went to JJKeller and ordered 2 books. They looked really good too!

    Please teach me about all this stuff.

    Thank you so much!!!!!!

    FYI Rosie is a SHE!!!!!!!!! :biggrin_25522:

    Rosie
     
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