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How to Use Ratchet Straps: Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide with Straps Pictures

Ratchet straps are cargo tie-down straps made of polyester webbing. They are run through a buckle that lets you loosen and tighten the strap, so you can lengthen the strap until you can pull it across your entire load, then tighten the strap until there’s enough tension to secure the load. Occasionally, we are asked […]



Twisting Trucking Straps: Should You Do This Trucking Techniques and Why?

It’s an age-old question new truckers may find themselves asking when seeing older, experienced truckers’ trailers and loads – “why are you twisting your trucking straps?” While it may seem to be a matter of preference at first glance, there’s actually a very good reason flatbed haulers will twist their ratchet and winch straps when […]






Essential Tools for Cargo Securement

The average consumer has some knowledge on trucking and cargo transportation depending upon their personal relocating experiences. Some truck drivers who are relatively new to the trucking profession tend to be unfamiliar to the tricks of tarping and protecting the load they are about to transport. Yet proper cargo securement is a matter of having […]



Mishaps Caused By Truck Straps Malfunction

When heavy duty cargo is transported on the truck it is necessary to tie it down using straps. Even the government rule has made it compulsory for the truckers to use straps to tie down the load especially on a flatbed trailer. These straps are made of polyester webbing so that it allows some give […]