strapping

It depends on if you have a bulkhead as well. No bulkhead, two straps within the first five feet, and one minimum i believe every ten feet. I mostly haul lumber, so i have to have one for every five feet. Also, you have to take into consideration the size of your bundles. I think it is 5ft under, one strap..anything over minimum two straps. Hauling pipe, belly straps are a must, IMHO. Second question, yes must check load w/in first 50 and then technically every 100 or 150 after that.

 

You've got it.

 

Incorrect, unless the cargo is more than 1,100 lbs. and 5 feet or less in length.

 

Referred to as the "Penalty Strap"
http://truckcompliance.com/industry-updates/no-bulkhead-don’t-forget-to-use-a-penalty-strap/

 

Some of our guys have gotten tagged hard by DOT because we dont have bulkheads and they forgot to do this

 

Yes, there is the weight factor that i forgot to add, but how often do you have a load of pipe, or anything that is less than 1100lbs

 

The ONLY time 2 straps are required in 5 feet or less is if the item is over 1,100 lbs.

5'1" = 2 straps
6' = 2 straps
10' = 2 straps
10'1" = 3 straps
(assuming the number of straps is appropriate under the aggregate weight rule)

 

never too many, easiest way i remember is if its on it shouldn't fall off, if its in it shouldn't fall out

 

With hay, I do 2 on the first and last, 1 on all inbetween. You will want to check it soon after starting. Hay is not like steel, it will compress and become loose. I stop more often with hay just to grab the load bar and add a click or two to every winch.