Securing a load with flat pallets isn’t always easy. Often, the loads are stowed using various types of support in different ways.
That is why it is especially important for drivers to check the load before securing it, to ensure that it is secured properly.
In situations where the surfaces come into direct contact with each other, it is recommended to place a suitable rubber mat or strip between them to increase friction.
Sometimes, flatbed trailers are loaded in the order in which they are assembled, rather than in the order that makes it easiest and safest to secure the load.
That is why it is important for drivers to make sure that the cargo can be secured in a way that ensures traffic safety.
Don’t forget that, as a driver, you always have the right to refuse a trip if you consider it too unsafe to transport the cargo.
You should also always check your load-securing equipment, whether it’s chains or straps!
