Safety 101 - Transporting Goods Via Truck |
Posted: March 20, 2020 |
When you rent a truck in Havertown, the ease of hiring the truck far outweighs the responsibility that comes with it! The responsibility to safeguard yourself as well as the wellbeing of others on the road. Moving can be tough - as it takes up quite some mental and physical energy. By improperly loading the back of your rental pickup truck, you’re unnecessarily calling out for trouble. You can surely make this whole process quite easier and safer by learning the following procedures/tips of safely loading the cargo on your pickup truck! Loading Your Renal Truck The Right & Safe Way1. Equip YourselfEquip yourself with some heavy-duty 15-ft ratchet straps that have the weight threshold of a minimum 1,000-lb. Bungee cords might work if you don’t speed or get into an accident but we can never be 100% sure! That’s where all the fancy ropes, bungee cords fail. You need bed rails installed on the end rails of the truck to protect it from dents. As you don’t own the vehicle and have rented it for a short while, it’s important to prevent any kind of damage. Bed slides make hauling goods very convenient. Instead of crawling your way inside the truck, a bed slide allows you to slide comfortably in and out. 2. Know Your PayloadThe Gross Vehicle Weight Rating or maximum payload allowed for moving cargo will be printed on the factory label on the inside door sill towards the driver’s side. To quickly find the payload amount, you can also take a look at the owner’s manual of the vehicle or better ask your truck rental service provider in Havertown to provide you with the necessary details. Moving cargo beneath the threshold weight is advised. You can choose to drive twice than damaging your shocks, system, and risking an accident! One quick way to check if the truck is overloaded is by checking the steering wheel if it becomes heavier than usual and you find it difficult to turn or maintain stable handling. 3. Make Use Of WrapsIf you’re into home renovation projects, hauling stuff like drip edges, flashing or siding will all flop around and get damaged on the way. They’re quite slippery and edges won’t hold them in, you need something flexible such as stretch film. It’s better to go to the store to buy a roll of stretch film and wrap your ends. Considering lumber to be a part of your load, wrap the fragile bundle for added support. 4. Cargo Net To The RescueOne mistake that most haulers do is they feel lightweight goods might not be such a big issue, so they just throw it away in the bed. That’s one huge mistake, as those small goods can slowly push away some major load leading to horrible circumstances. It needs security too! The best way to do that is with a cargo net. Buy it locally at your preferred supermarket or ask your rental service provider to provide it for you if they allow… For truck rental services in Havertown, PA contact Bargain Car Rentals at 1-800-874-1074
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