Is this ok? (chaining)

oops the paint program changed it and I didn't notice.
you spelt thanks wrong

 

They make clips for that?

My dad taught me you just wrap the leftover chain around the handle. Most everything I have learned, came from my dad, he is old school. The more I read, more I learn. Probably broken a thousand regs these last 13 years, never had DOT ticket me. First over size, over weight load of my life, I chained the crap out of it, because I wasn't sure how much was enough. Then because I thought it was proper to drive to a scale, show them the load, and buy what permits I required. Took dad to literally when he said that it will need permits from the scales, I should have guessed that meant call ahead. Instead of me driving 2 hours up logging roads, figuring out how on earth to operate that feller buncher, loading it, then driving 3 hours to the nearest scales, and asking for permits. A patient woman educated me, much calmer than I deserved. It was my first time hauling anything that need permits. When I went back the following day for the processor, I had permits before loading. My dad laughed, and apologized for not being clearer, and for actually sending me alone on my first permit load. Seems like it was 50 years ago now, but it has been 11 years, I was 20 then, eager, and would do anything. Thank God nothing terrible ever happened. Still a lot to learn, and loving this thread. Thanks to all of you for sharing your wisdom. To think that it was me who taught my little sister how to haul equipment, and I myself have a lot to learn still. But when she was 19, and me 21, I assumed that I was now a pro, and openly shared what I knew. We are now 29, and 31, and look back with fond memories, and laugh, ignorance is bliss.
My idea of oversized, over weight, is also not what some of you would consider large/heavy anyway.

 

i got a ticket for driving 2 miles over the state line into the port to get my permit
i guess i was supposed to call ahead for a clearance number
sounds like a technicality to me, impractical type of infraction

i folded in the mirrors on the cargo and ripped the antenna off of the top and then i was legal anyway
but still drove oversize technically with no permit for two miles
cmon

 

Would someone please explain these terms.

No i haven't hauled a coil, likely never will, but still want to understand the lingo.

 

Shotgun, coil on end, eyes pointed to front and rear (shotgun barrel at driver)

Suicide, on end, loaded so in a hard stop and no chains it would steamroll the driver

 

Thanks.

 

Binder Lock-Spring Lock - CTS Cargo Tie-Down Specialty
Binder Lock-Pin Lock With Width Adjustment - CTS Cargo Tie-Down Specialty
Lever Binder Lock Snap Binder Safety Locking Clip - Cargo Control

 

eye to the side / suicide
eye to the sky / palletized
Eye to the front/rear / shotgun

 

Huh, I had no idea such a thing was needed.....or a thing.

 

Background
On September 27, 2002, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published new cargo securement rules. Motor carriers operating in interstate commerce must comply with the new requirements beginning January 1, 2004. The new rules are based on the North American Cargo Securement Standard Model Regulations, reflecting the results of a multi-year research program to evaluate U.S. and Canadian cargo securement regulations; the motor carrier industry's best practices; and recommendations presented during a series of public meetings involving U.S. and Canadian industry experts, Federal, State and Provincial enforcement officials, and other interested parties.
Proper Use of Tiedowns

The new regulations require each tiedown to be attached and secured in a manner that prevents it from becoming loose, unfastening, opening or releasing while the vehicle is in transit. All tiedowns and other components of a cargo securement system used to secure loads on a trailer equipped with rub rails must be located inboard of the rub rails whenever practicable. Also, edge protection must be used whenever a tiedown would be subject to abrasion or cutting at the point where it touches an article of cargo. The edge protection must resist abrasion, cutting and crushing.

They have ruled that locking a snap binder with tightly wound chain is sufficient but it must be tight. I found that the U shaped clips worked best but a triple wrapped chain held tight with a pin (Safety Pins - Towing Security - CURT Manufacturing) or even a tarp-strap is ok too. You need a rookie DOT officer to write you up for this during a Level 1 inspection