SheepDog's time with USXpress...

ALWAYS put at least 2 straps in there, most of the time palitized freight wont move (if you know how to drive) but if it should move the strap is there to back you up, it'll also keep sheet from falling on you when you open the door. Also like 123456 said you WILL get a unsecured load ticket if dot asks to see your load and you dont have any straps or load locks....




American Trucker

 

Some of you people are really full of it. I've only used load locks or straps maybe 5% of the time.

 

just because you do it doesnt make it right or legal.....



American Trucker

 

unsecured load is some serious stuff.........

hope your luck continues

 

If it's a unsealed trailer I always check the load and see where it's sitting....don't think I've ever had a load on pallets that wasn't shrink wrapped.

 

even wrapped it still needs straps or load locks....



American Trucker

 

There is no law that says you have to use straps or load locks on every load. All I'm saying is they aren't needed every time.

And if you say you do use them every time I would have to call you a liar.

 

ummm ya there is....Its called an UNSECURED LOAD! just because you have some thin cheap sheet metal on all sides of the load does not mean its secured!

And yea when i pulled a van I had at least 2 straps in there on every load.




American Trucker

 

And you think a couple straps on the end changes any of that? Ummm...okey dokey then...

 

ummm Legally Yes, You open the doors, little piggy sees some straps or loads locks and you go on your way...

If he doesnt see that he's going to write you a ticket you USX paycheck wont cover




American Trucker