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 ...

You can hide a multitude of sins inside a van trailer, but with an open deck trailer, any indiscretions are out in the open for all to see – including DOT roadside inspectors. Staying compliant means ...

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 ...

Note: This is the seventh in a multi-part series that have published in advance of this year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck blitz from June 4-6. Previous coverage ...

Are you relying on your open-deck drivers to inspect and self-report the condition of their cargo securement equipment? If they are diligent and they understand the defect limits for their equipment, ...

Cargo securement is a snake pit. As regulations go, few others are as open to misunderstanding or misinterpretation. While plenty of tiny paragraphs spell out how many chains or straps are required ...

Cargo securement is among the top five out-of-service violations for heavy haulers, according to US Cargo Control’s Business Development Consultant Alex Ledger. “Improper or inadequate cargo ...

Not everything you hear on the street regarding cargo securement is totally accurate. Unfortunately, these misperceptions can lead to expensive citations and even being placed out-of-service. Here are ...

Emily Newton is the Editor-in-Chief of Revolutionized. She regularly explores the impact technology has on the industrial sector. Whether you are a rookie or a veteran in the trucking industry, you ...

After several years of planning and several rounds of testing, new standards now apply for lugger container securement throughout North America. Photo courtesy of Sadoff Iron & Metal Co. The standards ...