Securement Equipment
Supplied Equipment
| 8ft-Drop Lumber Tarps | 2 |
| Bungee Cords | 50 |
| 5/16-inch Grade 70 Chains | 10 |
| Ratchet Binders | 10 |
| Friction Mats (Rubber) | 10 |
| Coil Racks | 10 |
| 4 ft Beveled Coil Timbers | 10 |
| Cheater Bar | 1 |
| Plastic Sheeting (Roll) | 1 |
| 4 ft Pipe Stakes | 4 |
| 1-inch Nylon Straps | 2 |
| 2-inch Nylon Rachet Straps | 4 |
| 4-inch Nylon Straps for Trailer Winches | 2 |
| Metal Edge Protectors | 16 |
| Plastic Edge Protectors | 16 |
| Cardboard Edge Protectors | 32 |
| 8ft 4”x 4” Hardwood Timbers | 8 |
Recommended Equipment – Not provided but strongly recommended
| Claw Hammer | 1 |
| 3-inch Nails (Box) | 1 |
| Heavy Duty Tape Roll (Gorilla Brand) | 1 |
| Flashlight | 1 |
| Flashlight Batteries | 1 |
| Cell Phone with the ability to send and receive photographs | 1 |
| Spray Lubricant (can) | 1 |
| Measuring Tape (16 or 25 feet) | 1 |
Inspect your securement equipment before and after every use. If anything is damaged or worn do not use it and get it replaced as soon as possible.
Proper Storage of Equipment
Dunnage
- Dunnage stored on the braces of the trailer landing gear should be secured with a 2-inch ratchet strap. Using anything less is considered improper securement and can lead to roadside violations.
- Dunnage stored on the side braces of the trailer should be secured with a 4-inch strap from one of the winches on the trailer. This strap should go from the winch, back behind the lumber, then be hooked to the frame rail of the trailer.
Tarps
- Secure with 1-inch ratchet straps when secured to the headache rack.
- Secure with 4-inch strap if left on trailer deck out of the flow of air around the truck during travel.
BUNGEE CORDS DO NOT COUNT AS A SECUREMENT DEVICE!
Any equipment secured with only bungee cords is improperly secured equipment and opens the driver up to roadside violations. This includes hanging bundles of bungee cords from a single bungee on the headache rack, truck, or trailer. It also includes edge protectors, tarps, and friction mats.
Alternative Securement for hanging bungees and other equipment
- Rope – 1/4 -inch poly propylene or braided nylon.
- 1-inch ratchet straps.
- Roll bundles of bungees in the last 6 feet of a tarp and secure them.
Examples of Proper Securement:
Securement chart
Minimum tie-down requirements are listed below. Note that additional tie-downs may be needed for specific types of cargo, securement equipment, and configurations.
5/16” Grade 70 Transport Chain 4700lb Working Load Limit
| Weight (Pounds) | Number of required Chains |
|---|---|
| 0-9,400 | 2 |
| 9,401-18,800 | 3 |
| 18,801-28,200 | 4 |
| 28,201- 37,600 | 5 |
| 37,601-47,000 | 6 |
| 47,001-56,400 | 7 |
4-inch Nylon Webbing Strap: 5400lbs Working Load Limit
| Weight (Pounds) | Number of Required Straps |
|---|---|
| 0-10,800 | 2 |
| 10,801-21,600 | 3 |
| 21,601-32,400 | 4 |
| 32,401-43,200 | 5 |
| 43,201-54,000 | 6 |
| 54,001-64,800 | 7 |
The above charts were calculated in accordance to FMCSR 393.108 with one extra added as per company policy.