As of September 2002, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published several new cargo securement rules that you should be aware of regarding proper use of truck tie downs, that every driver should know about.
Minimum Number of Tie Downs Required:
The FMCSA requires that all truck tie downs need to be attached and secured in a fashion that keeps it from becoming loose or unraveling while the vehicle is in transit.
When an article of cargo isn’t restrained to prevent your load from moving forward, the number of truck tie downs needed depends on the length and weight of the articles. There must be - one tiedown for articles 5 ft or less in length, and 1,100 lbs or less in weight; two tiedowns if the article is -
1. 5 ft or less in length and more than 1,100 lbs in weight; or
2. More than 5 ft but less than 10 ft, regardless of weight.
If the cargo is blocked from moving in the forward direction by a headerboard, bulkhead, or other items are properly secured, your load must be secure by at least one truck tie down per 10 ft.
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The tractor unit of the truck is really where all the important stuff happens. This is the bit which not only houses the engine and gearbox, but is also the cab of the truck and it has to pull the trailer as well! The trailers are usually built for purpose and ordered separately from the tractor.
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