There are three stacks of four unitized bundles of lumber. The front stack and the rear stack of lumber each have four straps going over the top (note that two of the straps on the bundle of lumber on the left are not shown in the photo as they are hidden behind a conestoga tarp). The middle stack has three straps going over the top. The distance between straps and the WLL of the straps used do meet regulations. Is there anything else that should be considered here, or is this load properly secured?
Is This Load Properly Secured?
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Its good, but I would use edge protectors under the straps, lumber will cut a strap quick
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Back in the day running coast and mt roads we belly strapped our loads. Better load compression to the deck.
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No you need 3 gut straps on the front stack and two on the middle and rear to be legal.
393.118(B) Secured by tiedowns as follows:
(1) If there are 3 tiers, the middle and top bundles must be secured by tiedowns in accordance with the general provisions of §§393.100 through 393.114; or
(2)(i) If there are more than 3 tiers, then one of the middle bundles and the top bundle must be secured by tiedown devices in accordance with the general provision of §§393.100 through 393.114, and the maximum height for the middle tier that must be secured may not exceed 6 feet above the deck of the trailer; or
(ii) Otherwise, the second tier from the bottom must be secured in accordance with the general provisions of §§393.100 through 393.114; or
(4) Secured by tiedowns over each tier of bundles, in accordance with §§393.100 through 393.114 using a minimum of two tiedowns over each of the top bundles longer than 1.52 meters (5 ft), in all circumstances; orPoleCrusher, DrFlush and D.Tibbitt Thank this. -
"Requirements for securing bundles in two or more tiers....
Option #3:
- Place bundles directly on top of other bundles or on spacers.
- Secure the stack of bundles with tiedowns:
- Tiedowns over the second tier of bundles or at 1.85 m (6 ft) above the trailer deck (whichever is greater).
- Tiedowns for other multiple tiers not over 1.85 m (6 ft) above the trailer.
- Tiedowns over the top tier of bundles with a minimum of 2 tiedowns over each top bundle longer than 1.52 m (5 ft)."
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here’s the actual relevant regulation:
(2)(i) If there are more than 3 tiers, then one of the middle bundles and the top bundle must be secured by tiedown devices in accordance with the general provision of §§393.100 through 393.114, and the maximum height for the middle tier that must be secured may not exceed 6 feet above the deck of the trailer; or
(ii) Otherwise, the second tier from the bottom must be secured in accordance with the general provisions of §§393.100 through 393.114; or
Seems like gut straps are required to me. Required or not gut straps make a stacked load of lumber(or any stacked load) much more stable in an evasive maneuver.
edit to add: looking at what you posted I would say it needs gut straps over the second bundle or at 6’.Last edited: Sep 28, 2020
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Reason for edit: clarify the postPoleCrusher and D.Tibbitt Thank this. -
That handbook causes lots of confusion.PoleCrusher, farmerjohn64, D.Tibbitt and 1 other person Thank this.
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