When it comes to cargo securement, having the proper type and quantity of tie-downs is only half the battle. In order to safely secure a load, tie-downs must be in good working condition without cuts, ...

On a late March morning, Gary Gilham drove a truck loaded with tables, couches and chairs back to Kalispell, a routine trip for the 15-year furniture store employee. Heading west on Montana 35 about ...

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 ...

Tuesday is National Secure Your Load Day, and agencies across Washington state are raising awareness about the importance of properly securing cargo on vehicles. Washington State Patrol (WSP) troopers ...

The New Mexico Department of Transportation is issuing a reminder for travelers to secure loads to their vehicles while on the road this summer season. NMDOT wants drivers to prevent debris from ...

Securing a load can be a matter of life and death. Just ask a Michigan truck driver who was nearly impaled by a steel beam that fell off a flatbed that was traveling in front of him recently on ...

OLYMPIA, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A coalition of state agencies are coming together to launch a statewide campaign timed with National Secure Your Load Day on June 6. The campaign raises public ...