Load Securement
Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by SyncreonDon, Oct 23, 2019.
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This image is just a sample to show the space. We typically will load these staggered on the trailer. Each rack weighs roughly 500lbs. We do not use any securement devices (they are loaded on special rack buster trailers so they will not bust through) What are the thoughts on this? Is more needed or is this safe?
We have 1 individual who is refusing to take these loads as he states they are not safe, the normal route driver says he never has issues with load shifting. -
Stagger those against both walls. IF you can inflate airbags in the gaps of each so all of them will stay put you are good to go.
I don't have a problem with it. Air bags would make the difference.rolls canardly Thanks this. -
If the racks are tight against each other and secured with load bars on the end they should not fly around.
The stuff on the shelf however...rolls canardly Thanks this. -
U can never have too much;
here U are counting on the shelving/cube to be all.
Add both suggestions above and U are good. -
i would use a couple of load straps on the back to show good cause and hammer down
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Yup, without straps or load locks CHP will consider them unsecured.Like the Mail racks I was hauling for a while, strapped every other row with 1 strap, then the last one would get 2 straps. Its up to the driver to make sure the load is secure.
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As said, strap each pulling forward, and 2 on rear.
DOT would probably ticket this.truckdriver31 Thanks this. -
Everyone here has loaded 8000# rolls of paper on their ends. They just put them on the little rubber sheets and that is considered secure by any and all DOT regulations. The rolls don't touch either wall.
The friction of the weight of these racks on a wood floor is equivalent. The automotive business loads racks like this all the time, never has been an issue for them either.
The last ones on the trailer need to strapped/load bars. -
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