Q: I like to drive with my tailgate down on my pickup for better gas mileage. The other day, a friend told me this was illegal. Is that true? A: According to Minnesota State Statute (M.S.S.) 169.43 (b ...

You’re always looking for ways to save time, reduce damaged cargo, increase productivity, and enhance ROI, right?! Good news, because these cargo management basics can do just that. Work Truck asked ...

The failure to properly prevent shifting loads, spilled or dropped cargo due to improper load securement, or cargo retention has comprised as many as 82% of the violations under the Cargo-Related ...

Roadcheck 2017 is taking place June 6 through 8. The annual Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance event will see triple the number of inspections normally completed during a 72-hour period. This year, as ...

Cargo securement is one of two areas that is the focus of this year’s International Roadcheck. In this annual commercial vehicle inspection blitz, May 16-18, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance ...

Severe weather, rough and steep roads, and congestion are just a few of the countless factors that can contribute to cargo becoming dislodged or shifting mid transit. Proper cargo securement is a must ...

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 ...

[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] When it comes to cargo securement, a flatbed is often like a stage that all the world — or nearby drivers — can see. Making sure flatbed ...

J.J. Keller & Associates’ “Cargo Securement: Flatbeds” driver training program is designed to reduce the risk for cargo securement violations, accidents and liability. The program teaches drivers how ...

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual International Roadcheck inspection spree will be held in one month, June 6-8, across North America. CVSA plans the 72-hour event each summer to “conduct ...