Posted by Bret4207 on September 17, 2012 at 03:03:48 from (64.19.90.196):
In Reply to: Trailering a tractor posted by Old Iowa on September 14, 2012 at 06:36:57:
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Straps without the tag in good condition are most ceretainly "legal" to use, The FMCSA book has the rules for straps and load ratings right in it. There is nothing wrong with straps used properly. As for this statement- "The tie down rating on straps is much lower than the working rating on the tags.", that makes no sense at all. I was a DOT inspector for the last 6 years of my career, that's better than having coffee with one.
Most important thing in all this discussion was missed- DOT regs don't apply unless he's a CMV, but common sense always applies.
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