GalleryUnsecured 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 […]
GalleryThe 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
