Re: Chained ???????

Posted by 720Deere on September 21, 2005 at 08:56:43 from (146.145.101.1):

In Reply to: Chained ??????? posted by Ohio Puller on September 20, 2005 at 19:02:32:

Carefully read 393.128 and you will see that it requires that the vehicle be secured in manner that prohibits forward, rearward, vertical or lateral movement using a minimum of 2 tiedowns. You cannot do this with only two chains on a tractor. That is where the DOT cops will get you. You cannot prevent lateral movement with a chain run through a clevis or looped around part of the tractor.

393.128 reads:
§ 393.128 What are the rules for securing
automobiles, light trucks and vans?
(a) Applicability. The rules in this
section apply to the transportation of
automobiles, light trucks, and vans
which individually weigh 4,536 kg.
(10,000 lb) or less. Vehicles which
individually are heavier than 4,536 kg
(10,000 lb) must be secured in
accordance with the provisions of
§ 393.130 of this part.
(b) Securement of automobiles, light
trucks, and vans.
(1) Automobiles, light trucks, and
vans must be restrained at both the front
and rear to prevent lateral, forward,
rearward, and vertical movement using
a minimum of two tiedowns.

Read part b.1 carefully. Eventually you will be asked to prove how 2 chains prevent movement in all directions.

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