Is This Load Properly Secured?

Its good, but I would use edge protectors under the straps, lumber will cut a strap quick

 

Back in the day running coast and mt roads we belly strapped our loads. Better load compression to the deck.

 

Needs belly straps.
Driver's Handbook on Cargo Securement - Chapter 4: Dressed Lumber and Similar B | FMCSA

 

No you need 3 gut straps on the front stack and two on the middle and rear to be legal.

393.118(B) Secured by tiedowns as follows:

(1) If there are 3 tiers, the middle and top bundles must be secured by tiedowns in accordance with the general provisions of §§393.100 through 393.114; or

(2)(i) If there are more than 3 tiers, then one of the middle bundles and the top bundle must be secured by tiedown devices in accordance with the general provision of §§393.100 through 393.114, and the maximum height for the middle tier that must be secured may not exceed 6 feet above the deck of the trailer; or

(ii) Otherwise, the second tier from the bottom must be secured in accordance with the general provisions of §§393.100 through 393.114; or

(4) Secured by tiedowns over each tier of bundles, in accordance with §§393.100 through 393.114 using a minimum of two tiedowns over each of the top bundles longer than 1.52 meters (5 ft), in all circumstances; or

 

I dont have a measuring tape on his load, but looks under 6ft tall to me (barely, but under 6'). While a belly strap wouldn't be a bad idea, its legal the way he has it as long as its under 6' tall.
"Requirements for securing bundles in two or more tiers....
Option #3:

• Place bundles directly on top of other bundles or on spacers.
• Secure the stack of bundles with tiedowns:
  • Tiedowns over the second tier of bundles or at 1.85 m (6 ft) above the trailer deck (whichever is greater).
  • Tiedowns for other multiple tiers not over 1.85 m (6 ft) above the trailer.
  • Tiedowns over the top tier of bundles with a minimum of 2 tiedowns over each top bundle longer than 1.52 m (5 ft)."

 

Those are not the actual regulations, the cargo securement handbook is inaccurate.

here’s the actual relevant regulation:
(2)(i) If there are more than 3 tiers, then one of the middle bundles and the top bundle must be secured by tiedown devices in accordance with the general provision of §§393.100 through 393.114, and the maximum height for the middle tier that must be secured may not exceed 6 feet above the deck of the trailer; or

(ii) Otherwise, the second tier from the bottom must be secured in accordance with the general provisions of §§393.100 through 393.114; or

Seems like gut straps are required to me. Required or not gut straps make a stacked load of lumber(or any stacked load) much more stable in an evasive maneuver.

edit to add: looking at what you posted I would say it needs gut straps over the second bundle or at 6’.

 

I read it as second bundle or 6ft, whichever is greater.... meaning as long as the load was under 6ft, the top of the load was all you needed, legally. I would agree with you on doing a belly strap regardless, though

 

I can see how you would take that from the way the handbook is written, that's why I always defer to the actual regulations.

That handbook causes lots of confusion.