If the anchor point is not failing from a chain or strap hooked to it, it’s strong enough. That’s how I interpret the regs.
don't use rub rail for securement, but what is the underside called?
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Of particular note is this comment from Kinedyne recommending that "rub rails" be renamed to "securement rails" and given a WLL.
This was the FMCSA response to that:
ECFR is updated almost daily but they do cite the most recent NPRM at the bottom of each specific section that applies to that section.
The rule of no markings needed for anchor points is indeed from 2002 as noted in the FMCSA response above. It hasn't changed since then. Nowhere in the current laws is there any wording that says any anchor point needs a marked or known WLL.Boardhauler, stwik, singlescrewshaker and 3 others Thank this. -
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Melton trained me to use the rub rail. I can't see how one of the biggest flatbed companies out there would train drivers to use the rub rail if it were against the regs. On another note, when using the rub rail, you have to be careful not to cover the reflective tape with the strap. DOT WILL cite you for that if they have a bug up their arse that day.
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