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 ...

Heavy Duty Trucking magazine is hosting a free webinar Apr. 29 tackling the challenges associated with meeting basic cargo control requirements faced by trucking companies. Last year, 67,000 roadside ...

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, ...

Fleets and drivers will need to be up to date on cargo securement requirements and regulations in a little over a month when the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance conducts its annual 72-hour ...

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced in a Federal Register notice published April 15 that truck drivers hauling certain agricultural commodities can now use alternate methods for ...

The American Trucking Associations’ Agricultural and Food Transporters Conference has requested an exemption from cargo securement regulations for certain agricultural commodities to allow what it ...

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has modified or clarified several aspects of its load securement regulations in response to various petitions for rulemaking submitted following the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...