Cargo securement

Cargo Securement Regulations – The Proper Use of Tiedowns

Unsecured cargo is not only dangerous but deadly for drivers on the road. In a study over three years, it was estimated that 200,000 accidents were caused by unsecured cargo falling from trucks.

Unsecured cargo […]

By |January 7th, 2021|Cargo securement|0 Comments

The Load Securement Best Practices Drivers Need to Follow

Drivers need to make sure they are carrying a safe load. Improperly positioned freight can result loss of life, damage to vehicle, a crash, issuance of citations/fines to driver/carrier company, and out of service […]

By |October 19th, 2017|Cargo securement|0 Comments

Cargo Securement Best Practices

Drivers need to make sure they are carrying a safe load. Anything and everything carried on a truck must be properly secured to prevent loss of control and falling cargo from causing injury. Improperly […]

By |September 29th, 2016|Cargo securement|0 Comments

Load Locks – A Cargo Securement Review

Load locks are used in the trucking industry to secure cargo while in transit; they are telescoping bars that have ratcheting mechanisms inside, and are typically constructed out of steel or aluminum. To set […]

Cargo Securement Best Practices

Drivers need to make sure they are carrying a safe load. Anything and everything carried on a truck must be properly secured to prevent loss of control and falling cargo from causing injury. Improperly […]

Roadcheck 2015 Part 2 – Focus on Cargo Securement

This is the second post in our series that covers CVSA’s Roadcheck program, which is set for Tuesday to Thursday of next week. This year, in addition to focusing on documentation, the enforcement blitz […]

Locked & Loaded

Load locks: an essential tool. Load locks are used in the trucking industry to secure cargo while in transit; they are telescoping bars that have ratcheting mechanisms inside, and are typically constructed out of […]

By |February 16th, 2012|Cargo securement|0 Comments

Revisiting….. Load Locks

Back in September, we discussed the topic of load locks. To review, load locks are used to secure cargo, and are telescoping bars that have ratcheting mechanisms inside, and are typically made of steel […]

By |March 31st, 2011|Cargo securement|0 Comments

Carrier Loading Tip – Load Lock Review

Load locks play one of the most important roles in ensuring the safe and secure transportation of goods. Did you know that all roadways are engineered with a center crown for water run-off? This […]

By |September 2nd, 2010|Cargo securement|0 Comments