Stowing load locks

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by JC1971, Jun 20, 2016.

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  1. Wooly Rhino

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    The get yourself a load lock holder is the only correct answer. If it is your truck that is. The investment is only about $120.00 and I know that chicks dig them.
     
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    I, too, would like to read that regulation. Not calling BS on it just yet, but never heard of that before.
     
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    I was calling BS on it...just attempting to be tactful. The regulation he speaks of does not exist.
     
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    Company truck.
     
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    I've never been anywhere that didn't allow you to use load straps instead of load locks even though the sign said load locks (Anheuseur Busch I believe is one), although there's a few times I wish I had them because the pallet was too close to the side of the trailer.
     
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    I got my ones all the time IN my reefer...
    I call it food safety if a shipper or receiver start to complain about it ... if you stor them outside they are dirty....
     
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    Times have changed. They have a WLL50 stamped on them now.

    I never got hassled for using them on dunnage, tarps on the catwalk, or whatever.
     
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    Be careful snowwy, he will want you to show him the regulation on that :)
     
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    I have been informed by numerous companies and other safety people whom I actually respect that storing equipment on the tractor catwalk is against OSHA regulations. Apparently, the catwalk area is supposed to be kept clear to provide safe access.

    Might not be a problem for the box draggers or the flatbedders with bulkheads permanently mounted to the fore of the trailer, but I use my catwalk constantly to access my deck (no bulkhead, have headache rack/storage box mounted on tractor instead), so I hate haveing extra crap on my catwalk creating a tripping hazard. I trip over flat surfaces enough as it is, I don't need any extra challenges.
     
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    I have never got hassled either and am guilty of using them as described but I try not to because the people who make them say this:

    http://www.universalpolymer.com/blog/misconceptions-about-tarp-straps-and-wll/

    http://www.cbsparts.ca/admin/bulletins/WLL on Rubber Tarp Ties 11-21-11.pdf

    http://www.cvsa.org/members/forms/IssueRequestDetail_pdf.php?IssueID=760

    http://ccmta.ca/images/pdf-document...ecurement_Changes_January_2010_Dec_Update.pdf
     
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