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 ...

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 ...

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance confirmed Monday its annual International Roadcheck inspection blitz will be held June 6-8, as reported last week by CCJ. Inspectors this year will be placing an ...

Ancra Cargo’s 12-in. beveled logistic O-track provides a foot of extra anchoring points to help make cargo securement easier. This machined aluminum logistic track can be used with both single-stud ...

What type of strap is required to secure construction materials? What does a winch do and why is it important? What key components make up a tarp tie? How do you choose the right logistic strap for ...

Click here to write a Letter to the Editor. he Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has proposed revising its rules that govern how cargo is secured on flatbed trailers. The regulations, which ...

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 ...

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's International Roadcheck on May 16-18 will focus on antilock braking systems (ABS) and cargo securement to highlight the importance of those aspects of vehicle ...

Hauling heavy equipment can be a dangerous task whether the trip is across town or across state lines. Equipment must be loaded and secured properly to protect the asset as well as avoid fines and ...

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 1994 implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) removed most barriers to trade and investment between the United States, Canada and Mexico. Many tariffs were eliminated ...