How many straps needed per IBC tote?

I think securement goes by weight of the piece being secured and the Working Weight Limit (WLL) of the chain/strap.

You need to know weight of the cargo each strap will secure. If the totes are "single stacked down the middle of trailer, then get straps that can hold twice the weight of a loaded tote. Or two straps rated at the weight of the tote. If the totes are stacked side by side down the middle, each strap, or all straps holding those 2 totes, should have a WLL of twice (legal is 1.5) the weight of the pair.

Your straps need to have strength for at least 1.5 times the weight it is holding. So a 100 pound item needs AT LEAST 150 pounds of securement. I think the common rule of thumb is to use 200 pounds of securement, in my example. This is not my field.

This is more of a flatbed/securement question, FYI.

https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/cargo-securement/cargo-securement-rules

 

Did your company give you any securement training. If so call the expert at your company. They may have rules above the feds you have to satisfy.

 

Once you buy the straps you can re-use them over and over, so they will be free after this load. You can see things in a positive light or a negative light.

 

Post a pic to Flatbed section. They know these rules front to back. If those straps don't have a WLL you may be wasting your money and time.
Flatbed Trucking Forum

 

In a van?
@Dave_in_AZ

 

Not the same in a van . Single three out in the nose center line of floor, then alternate
I like they way n the right better. Put two or theee straps across they rear drawing forward on last row. For a little extra safety you could put a few straps middle point of load.

 

Can also nail dunnage to floor on the sides of the singles or use grabber plates or anti skid material