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Flatbed Securement · Commodity GuideHow to Secure Steel Coils on a FlatbedThe federal rules under FMCSA §393.120 and §393.106 — eye vertical, crosswise, and lengthwise — plus the working-load-limit math that a…
From the Seat · Flatbed SecurementTop 10 Cargo Securement Mistakes I've Seen Steel Haulers MakeNone of these drivers were bad at their jobs. Most just got comfortable — or were taught wrong by someone else. Here's what to watch fo…
From the Seat · Cargo ControlChains vs. Straps: Which Tiedown for Your Load?There's no single right answer — there's the right tool for the freight. Steel gets chains. Lumber gets straps. Knowing the difference …
From the Seat · InspectionsSurviving a Level I DOT InspectionThe most thorough inspection on the road, from the driver's side of the window. If you've done your job at the dock, there's no reason …
From the Seat · Gear GuideThe Flatbed Gear I Actually CarryNot a catalog dump — the real securement kit I keep on the truck, why each piece is there, and the specs that matter before you spend a…
New to securement? Begin with securing steel coils and the chains-vs-straps breakdown, then check your kit against the gear I actually carry.