FleetOwner recently covered the latest trends and equipment to keep cargo safe and secure, from automated decking systems to futuristic lightweight materials that can replace steel chains. But even as ...

A freshly-minted driver who recently had graduated from a CDL school came by to chat with his instructors and let them know how things were going. He’d just gotten hired by a big fleet, and the ...

Farm equipment roadway crashes most often occur with tractors, planters, combines and other large machinery. Farm trucks and trailers, given their size, weight and speed, are also at risk. Safety ...

Cargo control technology manufacturer Kinedyne is offering free training resources on cargo securement regulations and procedures through the end of May to help truck drivers prepare for the annual ...

According to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) statistics, commercial motor vehicles transport an estimated 11 billion tons of cargo annually, which is approximately 71 percent of the nation’s ...

Cargo securement issues accounted for 12.2% of out of service (OOS) violations during last year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance International Roadcheck, the No. 4 violation on the list preceded ...

There are a variety of mechanisms used to tension tie-down assemblies. These must be periodically inspected and re-tensioned if necessary. Securing a load on an open-deck trailer presents a unique set ...

The American Trucking Associations is now offering "ATA Practical Cargo Securement: Guidelines for Drivers, Carriers and Shippers." This guidebook is an easy-to-read tool to help properly secure loads ...

Shock-Gard leads the logistics industry in safety, innovation, and sustainability by advocating for compliance with evolving cargo securement standards. At Shock-Gard, we're dedicated to setting a ...

Washington-based Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) says it applauds the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's (CVSA's) adoption of new lugger truck container securement standards. ISRI ...

Delta, Ohio-based K&L Trucking is petitioning the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to expand an existing exemption that allows the company to use an alternative steel coil securement method ...

Farm equipment roadway crashes most often occur with tractors, planters, combines and other large machinery. Farm trucks and trailers, given their size, weight and speed, are also at risk. Safety ...