When properly securing cargo to a flatbed or step deck trailer, there are specific logistics challenges, i.e., how to safely load, secure and transport unique items that, because of size, shape and ...

Cargo securement is one of two areas that is the focus of this year’s International Roadcheck. In this annual commercial vehicle inspection blitz, May 16-18, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance ...

Every once in a while cargo securement seems to become an issue, whether from a coil of steel that’s fallen off a flatbed trailer and killed someone, or boxed merchandise busting through the walls of ...

The American Trucking Associations’ Safety Management Council has released Practical Cargo Securement, a 405-page resource for drivers, carriers, shippers and law enforcement on how to secure cargo ...

Utility Trailer Manufacturing, the industry-leading manufacturer of refrigerated trailers and a leader in dry vans, curtain-side flats and other trailers, is now offering its Adjustable Load ...

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (May 18) — Members of the Truck-Trailer Manufacturers Association have pledged to voluntarily mark the working load limits of all equipment involved in the securement of cargo — every ...

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced in a Federal Register notice published April 15 that truck drivers hauling certain agricultural commodities can now use alternate methods for ...

Click here to write a Letter to the Editor. he Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has proposed revising its rules that govern how cargo is secured on flatbed trailers. The regulations, which ...

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Ancra Cargo’s 12-in. beveled logistic O-track provides a foot of extra anchoring points to help make cargo securement easier. This machined aluminum logistic track can be used with both single-stud ...

BALZAC, Alta. – The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) and Alberta Transportation’s Inspection Services recently hosted an information session and pancake breakfast for drivers at the Balzac ...

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 ...