Do shingle loads really need x-straps.

I never said State Law will trump Federal. You will just waste time/money fighting in court. I have no idea where you think National Safety Code, is Canada only?? If you actually read the code, it's word for word the same as the US. And the code does not specifically mention shingles, it only mentions BUNDLES. The aggregate working load limit also takes into account applicable G-Force at 0.8, which would require 80% of total load weight to be secured, for forward movement.
Explain to me... why these other US drivers commenting, are concerned about cross-strapping? Are they full of #### as well? Or maybe... they've run through a scale where they've encountered a problem. Do you not cross-chain heavy equipment? Have you ever cross-chained?
Before responding, why not read the Canadian code, then the US code. You'll recognize the word for word similarities between them. The only thing different is one will be in Metric and the other in Standard.
As you and I seem to be in a dick-swinging contest, I'll let you have the last comment...which I'm sure will be a negative one. Lol.

 

You most certainly did say state/ provincial law would trump federal law. I have intention of comparing the two, I know the US code and don’t care about Canada. You mentioned 0.8 G forces, you obviously don’t understand that either that applies to breaking strength not WLL which we weren’t discussing but can. None of the US drivers here that I can remember said that it’s required, the OP asked if it was required. I haul heavy equipment every day it’s my job, I cross chain where it makes sense but honestly don’t do it very often. I’ve not been negative at all just pointed out your nonsense.

 

That 2nd load is an ugly load for sure...

 

I know this is an older thread, but I wanted to point out that on a pallet of shingles like above the proper way for them to be loaded is with the 3 stacks facing the middleof of the trailer so that they cannot come off the side. I still dont like the fact that they arent secured down somehow but lets face it, no one is putting 24 straps on a load of shingles.

 

The way they load those the 3 bundles are parallel with the the trailer it’s that 4th one that sits perpendicular. I use these on pallets like that.

 

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I just had a load of those Thurs out of Irving. #### if I didn't take a pic...

 

I don’t have any pics of my shingle loads either. Ain’t been to Irving since November, got one load out of the temporary warehouse in Desoto last month.

The 4 bundle per layer pallets come out of nursery rd, the 3 bundle per layer pallets come out of pioneer rd, mix loads can come from either. The warehouse only has the the 3 bundle, it’s the most popular.