What DOT Requires When Strapping a Load

[antsman]

I have learned so much from watching your videos. Thank you!

[fletcherwilliams]

Code section states it will be 2 tie-downs in the first 10 feet, one tie-down for the next 10 feet and any additional 10 feet, AND one tie-down for a fraction of 10 feet. It also states the aggregate working load limit of the tie-down assembles must be equal to or at least half the weight of the article you are securing.

[andrurussell]

Do you have any videos for lumber that requires tier strapping?

[christopherrender]

That second strap is over 4ft. The load starts at the front of the trailer. NOT at that first stack pocket

[Jamedia]

Do the 2 straps necessarily need to be on the first and last 4 feet, or is it that they need to be within 4 feet apart near the front and near the back of the load?

[SERDARTRUCKER]

I been driving 15 years reffer bud now I just start flat bed do you tech outside company drivers l need some more trying from you my friend can you give me training?

[therookie]

No corner protectors for those straps.?.?

[IntellctualProperty]

That is the longest 53' in the world

[Blazeww]

So. Tell me why they refused a load. As the load is properly braced and held in place like regulation says to do if they aren't wrapped... And part of the bracing is extra wrapped pallets to block the loose drums in (non flammable drums). No instruction on the order to wrap them all either.

[jaydunbar]

You’re wrong, maybe you should read the regulations before making such a video. The law requires 2 straps in the first 10 feet and 1 strap for each additional 10 feet of article length, they do not have to be spaced every 10 feet it only requires that it has the right number. If it’s against a bulkhead or other such restriction from forward movement then 1 strap or chain per 10 feet is all that is required. Of course this doesn’t include weight calculation which may increase the amount required for particularly heavy items. Even before the 2022 changes it was still 2 in the first 10 so what you’re telling people is still factually incorrect. Your company may have its own rules but that does not make it a legal requirement. Fmcsa dot dot dot gov go to the regulations then cargo securement for those who want to know the actual requirements.