Belly strapping: The lower stack of this load was secured before the top stack was placed aboard and tied down. There are more than enough straps to satisfy safety and regulatory demands. Securing ...

Cargo securement issues accounted for 12.2% of out of service (OOS) violations during last year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance International Roadcheck, the No. 4 violation on the list preceded ...

Jun. 3—PORTSMOUTH — On June 6, troopers will be participating in National Secure Your Load Day. This day is aimed at encouraging motorists to secure cargo with tie-down straps and/or coverings in an ...

ANSBACH, Germany (May 13, 2015) -- The U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach Safety Office hosted load securement training April 28 through 30 at Urlas for 12th Combat Aviation Brigade and USAG Ansbach Soldiers ...

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance confirmed Monday its annual International Roadcheck inspection blitz will be held June 6-8, as reported last week by Overdrive. Inspectors this year will be ...

A freshly-minted driver who recently had graduated from a CDL school came by to chat with his instructors and let them know how things were going. He’d just gotten hired by a big fleet, and the ...

There are a variety of mechanisms used to tension tie-down assemblies. These must be periodically inspected and re-tensioned if necessary. Securing a load on an open-deck trailer presents a unique set ...

According to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) statistics, commercial motor vehicles transport an estimated 11 billion tons of cargo annually, which is approximately 71 percent of the nation’s ...

ANSBACH, Germany (Dec. 17, 2014) -- The U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach Safety Office recently sponsored a load securement training class. Twelve personnel started the class, and nine passed the rigorous ...

Norway-based Load Solutions AS is officially launching a series of innovative lightweight synthetic chains fabricated from ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber made by DSM Dyneema ...