Headache Racks

Perfectly legal.

 

There's no law that says we have to have racks.

 

There's no law, but I'd feel more safe with one, plus the storage. Unless you're pulling a conestoga or something. I just like any added safety I can have. Especially with steel and such.

 

View attachment 69581 Western was happy to have a headache rack

 

you guys keep posting such attachments in your posts. but how do guys like us, see the attachment???

 

happy now?

 

This picture above of the Western Express is a prime example of how a rack is supposed to work. They are not expected to completely stand up to a forward moving load/object and prevent any damage to the cab/occupants ... they are designed to blunt, deflect, and impede piercing objects, as well as large mass objects such as a coil, and to lessen the impact and damage to the cab. In the picture, without a headache rack, I suspect the coil would have continued on into the ####pit area at least. And in some minor incidents, a headache rack can be the difference between zero truck cab damage, or a completely totaled sleeper compartment.

No you don't need one, but why would you not have one if you're a dedicated flatbedder?

 

better. LOL