Checking Your Load Securement is Worth It Posted by Jessica G. on April 26, 2010

I’ve been trucking for a long time now, and I’m still amazed to see some fleet companies that take proper load securement so lightly. Having stuff fall off your truck could cost you your life, another driver’s life, and cost your job depending on how much cargo you actually lose.

So that’s why it’s so crazy to me that people still aren’t using the truck tie downs. Personally, I can’t drive unless I’ve triple and sometimes, quadruple check my load to see if all my winch straps, ratchet straps and chains are in the right place.

I’ve found that frequently checking on your load throughout your trip is the only way to truly prevent accidents from happening. The world is an imperfect place. Bolts weaken, straps fray, and screws come undone all the time. So you should have a watchful eye over your load at every break you take. If you really want to be careful, check your load securement after every 30 miles.

It’s worth avoiding a messy accident.