Bulkheads, Taxi Racks, Longevity You Can Count On, Tested and also Accepted

If your flatbed trailers are not equipped with bulkheads, header boards, or any other kind of front-end structure that protects against the payload from sliding into the cab, did you recognize that you should utilize an added strap or chain to hold the freight in place? Frequently described as a "charge strap," this extra tiedown aids safeguard the freight to the deck as well as stops it from gliding forward right into the taxi. The government freight securement rules in 49 CFR § 393.110 require this additional tiedown if you're not making use of a front-end structure to safeguard the payload.