Drivers & CDL
Trailer Types Compared: Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed, Tanker and More
The trailer decides the freight, the paperwork and much of the daily work. Here is how seven common types differ on rules, training and routine.
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Regulations
Cargo Securement Rules: Tiedowns, Working Load Limits and Checks
The federal cargo securement rules in 49 CFR 393.100 to 393.136 set force limits, tiedown math and commodity rules. Most roadside violations come down to too few straps or the wrong count.