Empty Container hauling??

I used straps on the one I carried... But that was with chains. Container was loaded with glass. Used four straps if I recall correctly

 

Last one I hauled was chain at conors and a strap in middle.
Containers are one of the worst thing to haul.
I avoid mostly.

 

I've hauled those PODS before and just used straps although I don't remember what they weighed.

 

I say straps would be plenty. About 1/2 the ones I see on chassis only have one corner locked. Or course last winter one was laying in the ditch on Rt 30 in mansfield and a $500 truck with an empty chassis was sitting just in front of it. Lol

 

You will need 2 straps per and still chain front and back of each. When I have loaded cans I always chain front and back and then straps enough for the weight. I carry a 20 ft can weighing 46000 lbs of "material" on occasion and of course empties. The method I described for the empties is the only legal way in WA, OR and ID

 

Empty 20' container I chain the ends and two straps over the top. 40' I chain the ends and three straps over the top.

 

If they are the POD containers then just straps, 2 over each and squish the crud outta them

 

chain them together through the bottom pockets. and then under the trailer to the other side. Cross chain the rear and front then run atleast 1 strap over each container.

Thats how I see the flatbedders do it around here, I haul containers and see it daily. FYI every lock on a chassis that isnt locked is a $1,000 fine.