Question on Lumber load Securement

Not very high so a lot guys would probably just throw 3 belts on every 10 foot stack and go.

But legally you need belly belt over the 2nd tier. Put 2 belts on 2nd tier and 3 belts over the top. Good to go.

 

Every bundle gets secured. Do NOT leave anything not strapped.

 

yes need a strap thru middle. i would throw 1 thru middle and 2 over top on each 10ft bundle

 

If only 2 tiers and top tier not over 6' then no belly belt needed.

He has 4 tiers so he needs belly belts

 

Does anyone have a legal reference for any of this? State requirements can be different from federal so that needs to be considered also.

 

as published by FMCSA

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

Driver's Handbook on Cargo Securement - Chapter 4: Dressed Lumber and Similar B

Positioning and Securing Bundles (Section 3.2.2)

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Requirements for securing bundles in two or more tiers

There are four options for securing bundles of dressed lumber that are transported in two or more tiers. Choose one of the four.

• Option #1:
  • To block side-to-side movement, block the bundles with stakes on the sides of the vehicle. Secure the bundles by tiedowns laid out over the top tier, as outlined in Section 2.

• Option #2:
  • To block side-to-side movement, use blocking or high friction devices between the tiers. Secure the bundles by tiedowns laid out over the top tier, as outlined in Section 2.

High Friction Devices

• Friction mat
• Piece of wood with friction surface
• Cleated mat
• Other specialized equipment

• 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).

Spacer Requirements

• The length of spacers must provide support to all pieces in the bottom row of the bundle.
• The width of each spacer must be equal or greater than the height.
• Spacers must provide good interlayer friction.
• If spacers are comprised of layers of material, the layers must be unitized or fastened together to ensure that the spacer performs as a single piece of material.

• Option #4:
  • Secure the bundles by tiedowns over each tier of bundles in accordance with the general cargo securement requirements (Section 2).
  • Use at least 2 tiedowns over each bundle on the top tier that is longer than 1.52 m (5 ft).

 

BELLY it!!!!!!
That was exactly my first load shift.
Top 3 tiers on front 3 stacks all slid over 8-9".... going 20mph thru Orangeburg SC... about 40 miles away from loading location.
That stuff is slipperyer than baby snot to begin with, don't question it, throw as many straps thru and over as you have so you don't have to think about it on the road.
That's my .02$