When I haul them I chain front and the back one strap over if the cage allows it they only weigh 7400# These are what I call ISO containers or tanks. Sometimes the cage around them will not allow you to throw a straps over. Hope this helps and remember the rating on the chain and binder makes a big difference.
Next time you get a chance pick up your d.o.t hand book and read 393.126 thru 393.128 it tells you how they want ot done and there is a big difference between loaded and empty ones hope this helps. And thanks for the refresher lol I don't want to give any of my money away on the side of the road
No hard feelings. @Revelation I quoted standard regs for securement. In your area, they may not be up to date on the regs or just a bit lax. On the west coast they are extremely tough about the regs for securement. On the cans, if you come out here, better have it set up like I said or you will find yourself at a chicken coop getting a ticket. SHC's setup for the two 20 ft cans is what I would have done also and it would have passed here. If you have a loaded can, better have enough securement to cover the weight. For example, when I haul a 46000 lb 20ft can, I use 2 chains and 5 straps plus since it has weight I put some wood v-boards underneath to help spread out the weight.
Well after all is said and done I will pocket about $600 after my fuel costs for this run. I should have made well over $900 but I avg'd 4.2 mpg with these empty cans and a 40-50 mph headwind, sidewind, headwind.....didn't know which way it wanted to blow LOL
It would be nice if somebody came out with some sort of foldable nose cone for the front of the can, im sure it would help
