Securing a trailer

Every 10 feet should do, so ends and middle would be good. You'll never get in trouble for too many

 

Could be looked at different ways by different people including law enforcement. Technically it weighs less then 10,000 so it only requires two tiedowns, and it's not linear materiel so it shouldn't fall under the 10' rule. I can tell you we used to haul step decks stacked up when we were traveling to jobs to tear down bigger cranes. When I did I would use four chains. I would hook then to a stake pocket on the top trailer then behind the rubrail on the middle trailer with the binder at the bottom, I never had anyone say a word. If I were you I would throw the four chains and roll.

 

So, I'm guessing it's a trailer with electric brakes and not air (that can be locked up). If that is the case, I think I'd use the chains over the straps.

 

When I hauled a side dump last year, I did both. Granted it was over 10k but I also took into account the 10 foot rule. I guess I over secure based on what a lot of people thing but then I rarely get pulled into the inspection either. They must think that if it is secured that good then the driver must take good care of everything.


It does not have to be all chains, you can use straps too. When I picked up the flatbed someone borrowed from us I did not even think about using the straps but I still followed the 10' rule.

 

Its written that you must have a binder for each set of tires thats touching your trailer

 

Can you provide this rule? I've never heard of it.

 

I agree I'd like to see that rule. I know I see guys all the time with stacks of new flats with just a bunch of 4" straps thrown over, seems to work. For the record about my earlier post, feel free to throw more straps no one will ever mess with you for to many.