Trucking Tips

Every flatbed driver who's been hit by a snapping lever binder remembers it. The handle stores energy as you push it closed — and if the chain slips, the load shifts, or you ...

A 5/16" chain stamped "G70" can secure 4,700 lbs of cargo on a flatbed. A 5/16" G80 can lift 4,500 lbs in a rigging application. A 5/16" G100 can hold 5,700 lbs in overhead l...

A failed strap during transit can cost a life. A failed strap during a DOT inspection costs your CSA score, your wallet, and sometimes your job. The frustrating part is that ...

If you're outfitting an enclosed trailer or moving truck, you'll hit a fork in the road: E-Track or X-Track. The names sound similar, the hardware looks similar, and most peo...

For a fleet running 50 loads a week, the choice between cardboard and plastic corner protectors isn't a minor detail — it adds up to thousands of dollars a year. The wrong ch...

A ratchet strap costs $20. Replacing it every other month because it keeps fraying adds up fast. Corner protectors cost $2–5 each and triple the life of every strap on your t...