How to Tie Down Your Truck for Hauling?
Whether you are the transportation or an individual who wants to transport the truck from one place to another, proper securement of the truck on the road is very important to ensure the safety of the truck and all road users.
The truck is a large and heavy item, improper securement will cause many risks. The truck may shift during transportation, causing damage both for the truck and transportation vehicle, leading to expensive car repairs, and may also cause serious road accidents. Today, we will guide you on how to tie down trucks for hauling to minimize the risks and ensure safe transport.
Understand Truck Attributes
Before you tie down the truck, you should know its attributes, so that you can prepare anything needed to ensure the truck’s securement.
- Measure the size of the truck, including the length, width, and height.
- Check the weight of the truck.
- Identify the type of truck, pickup truck, commercial truck, or modified truck.
- Check if there are any modifications or attachments on the truck that will affect you to tie down the truck.
- Make sure all the attachments on the truck are secured.
Prepare the Necessary Equipment
Now, you need to prepare all the things you need to secure the truck. Let’s take a look.
- Truck Tie Down Straps: Choose the truck tie down straps that are rated for the weight of your truck and make sure they are in good condition.
- Chains and Binders: Use heavy-duty chains for heavier trucks.
- Wheel Chocks: Place the wheel chocks in front and behind the truck wheel to avoid any movement during loading and transportation.
- Tow Hooks or D-Rings: Find the tow hooks or D rings on the truck and trailer, because you will need them as the anchor point.
- Corner Protectors and Padding: Use corner protectors or padding to protect the straps or chains from damaging the truck body.
- Tools: Prepare the necessary tools, such as such as a wrench, pliers, and gloves to help you make your loading and securement work smoother.
Loading the Truck onto the Trailer
You need to choose the appropriate trailer to load your truck. Make sure the trailer’s weight can handle the truck weight or even the truck weight plus the cargo weight on it. The trailer must have enough space to accommodate the truck. Check whether the trailer has strong and well placed tie down points for you to tie down your truck on it.
How to Load the Truck onto Trailer?
- If the truck is operational, secure the ramp at the end of the trailer and then drive the truck onto the trailer.
- If the truck is not operational, secure the ramp at the end of the trailer and operate the winch slowly to pull the truck along with the ramp to move onto the trailer.
- Place the truck in the center of the trailer to ensure the weight is evenly distributed on the trailer. This could improve the stability during transportation.
- To balance the load, make sure the truck’s front and rear axles are positioned over the trailer’s axles.
Tie Down the Truck
- Place the wheel chocks in front and behind the truck wheels to avoid movement.
- Attach the truck strap or chain to the D rings on the trailer.
- Attach the truck tie down straps or chains to the truck’s axles in “X” patterns to enhance the stability.
- Secure the truck in proper tension, do not over-tighten to damage the truck.
Check the Tie Down Securement
- Walk around the trailer and check the securement of the truck, see if there is anything loose.
- Gently rock the truck to see if there is any movement. If yes, please adjust the tension.
Additional Car Tips for Truck Hauling
- Transporting vehicles is not a small item, each state has its own corresponding transportation policy, you should be familiar with these regulations before transporting to avoid fines and safety hazards.
- During transportation, you need to get out of the cab every once in a while and inspect the securement condition of the truck. If you find any looseness, please tighten it immediately.
- Also, If your transport route has many bumpy sections, you will need to get off the truck more frequently to check the tightness of the truck to prevent it from loosening.
t like other commercial cargo securements, securing the truck and transporting it on the road is not an easy task, you need to ensure safety before departure. Webslingness is a manufacturer of high quality truck straps in China. We are always committed to quality and safety, which are our customers’ top concerns. Customization services are also available in our company, get in touch with us today to get Wholesale Prices!
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Dave Lee
Dave Lee has amassed over two decades of experience in the cargo control industry, serving as a product manager. Prior to joining Webslingness, he spent three years at a transportation company.
