Chains, Straps, and Tarps(4 laughs)

For a M1088 there are four tie down points that's clearly marked. I'd suggest chains you'll get them tighter, and won't risk chaffing through a strap

 

I think a strap is good till the tear reaches 3/4 inch.

Utah made me replace a strap. Few years back.

 

according to that you can have up to 1" additive damage on a 4" strap... any strap with that sort of damage isn't ever securing a load on MY trailer.

 

Funny enough I just got an email from a strap supplier.

They said June 6-8 will be "National cargo securement inspection" time. They gave some highlights and a link.

This was from a car hauler supply place so they concentrate on 2" but the details are pretty specific. They do also mention 4" on the letter as well.

Below is a copy/paste of the body of the email:

Yep, we're talking about the North American Standard Level 1 Inspection, which is the most thorough inspection there is. Each year, they put a special emphasis on a certain category of violations, and this year they are highlighting cargo securement safety.

So, this is a good time to check all of that stuff and make sure it won't catch the eye of one of the thousands of inspectors who will be working extra hours from June 6 through the 8th.

A brief refresher-- on 2 inch strap, a quarter inch of combined nicks or unraveling or holes across the transverse face of the webbing is enough for them to consider that tie-down “out of service”. For 4 inch cargo straps, the maximum amount is a half inch. And this is tallied up and added from the top of the strap to the bottom.

For more information, visit the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance website here:
CVSA's 2017 International Roadcheck Enforcement Event to Take Place June 6-8 with Special Emphasis on Cargo Securement - CVSA - Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance

Many trucking professionals consider this a good time to go fishing, but if you don't want to do that, at least double-check your tie-downs before you head down the highway

End of copy/paste

Hope that helps some...

 

Last year was cargo securement also. And the year Before that. Etc.

 

I thought last year was brakes?

 

Brakes was 2 years ago.

 

Wow... Time flies.. I'm getrin to old for this ship...

 

All equipment is required to have four points of contact. Chains are better for those type of loads.
Straps should only be used for keeping say a hood from popping up, securing accessoral items, or add ons.
You also have to consider tensile strength vs WLL when securing equipment, and whether you are using direct vs indirect tie down.
My most common securement for tractors and such is 4 points of contact using 3/8" chain with ratchet binders, and on occasion depending on weight and size, I may have as many as 4 additional points.