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 ...

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 ...

For many years prior to the final exemption approval, the California Highway Patrol was granting one-year exemptions to California ag haulers to allow the newer tie-down methods. The alternative cargo ...

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 ...

Times are tough for the American truck driver, but when the going gets tough, the tough get to doing strap work and still remember to do the pre-trip and other en route inspections. This month, law ...

You may have heard of or even played Frogger, an old video game from the '80s that requires players to take a frog past several obstacles including busy and deadly traffic. Commercial Vehicle Safety ...

The general rule is you need at least one tie down for every 10 ft. of what you’re hauling, notes Andy Blair, a former DOT officer and experienced roadside inspector. (Photo by Sean Kilcarr for Fleet ...

What type of strap is required to secure construction materials? What does a winch do and why is it important? What key components make up a tarp tie? How do you choose the right logistic strap for ...

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announces a public meeting concerning the implementation of the North American Standard for Protection against Shifting or Falling Cargo. FMCSA ...

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 ...

Hauling heavy equipment can be a dangerous task whether the trip is across town or across state lines. Equipment must be loaded and secured properly to protect the asset as well as avoid fines and ...