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Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by RayT70, Nov 18, 2013.

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Nov 18, 2013 #1

RayT70 Road Train Member

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Is it or is it not a DOT violation to apply the bungees so that they wrap around the outside of the rub rail?

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Nov 18, 2013 #2

skateboardman Road Train Member

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not a violation

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Nov 18, 2013 #3

mtoo Road Train Member

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I agree with skateboardman

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Nov 18, 2013 #4

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why you asking?

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Nov 18, 2013 #5

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saddleup said: ↑

why you asking?
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Because I wasn't sure

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Nov 18, 2013 #6

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Even straps can go outside of rub rail.

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Nov 18, 2013 #7

RayT70 Road Train Member

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KF7WTV said: ↑

Even straps can go outside of rub rail.
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Is that true for all the lower 48 states?

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Nov 18, 2013 #8

rank Road Train Member

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I agree with MTOO

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RayT70 said: ↑

Is that true for all the lower 48 states?
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If the local DOT is following the new FMCSA rule the answer is yes, all 48.

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Nov 18, 2013 #10

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bungees aren't considered securement devices anyway. they secure the tarp, but don't secure a load

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