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Why is Load restraint so important?

Load restraint is an essential part of transporting any type of item. There are several facets that surround load restraint. The key ones being as follows: Protecting goods during transport Safety Complying with necessary regulations Protecting goods during transport Having correct load restraint will prevent point pressure, damage and stop …

28 Feb

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Why do ratchet straps go missing?

Are you forever loosing ratchet straps?… After speaking to many types of transport and logistics companies, from owner drivers to national operations managers we have found there is one thing every transport company has in common: They all loose too much load restraint equipment. We know what it feels like, …

12 Jul

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The Benefits of Using Pull-Down (ERGO) Ratchet Straps

The benefits of using ergo ratchet straps go well beyond their ability to reach a higher pretension on loads. When using a standard ratchet strap, you must push up to tighten the strap, whereas with an ERGO ratchet you pull the handle down to tighten. Just think, if you tow …

14 Nov

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Best Transport Jokes to Lighten up Your Day

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Being a truck driver can be tedious or taxing at times. Aside from the fact that driving trucks require extra focus and attention on the road, truck drivers usually have to drive long hours… alone. Indeed, it can be quite lonely especially if they have interstate cargo deliveries. If you …

14 Nov

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What Would Happen to Australia if Trucks Stopped?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Figure 1. Empty highway | John Snape | Wikimedia Commons In a data released by the National Transport Commission in 2016, Australia’s trucking industry reportedly dominated 30.4 percent of the freight transportation and logistics sector from 2013 to 2014. That said, the trucking industry can be considered a significant player …

14 Nov

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Women in the Transport Industry

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Most people believe that the transport industry is only exclusive to men. However, this is really not the case. Like all other industries, Australia’s transport industry is quite large and is being run by different people from all walks of life, regardless of their gender or race. Now, if you’re …

10 Nov

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5 Fundamentals of Load Restraint

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There are 5 Fundamentals of Load Restraint principles to consider before you hit the road, driving that massive equipment around. These significant factors include packaging, friction, dunnage, no load gaps, and number of restrains. Figure 1. Performance Standards for Load Restraints (p8, Load Restraint Guide 2018) | National Transportation Commission Here’s …

8 Nov

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Protect A Load with Friction Mat

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Protect A Load Friction Mat Testing Date : 16/01/2018 Ref: E00728 Author: Paul Dore, BEMech, MIEAUST Logistics Engineer, Engistics Tel 0437 988 148 Reviewed: Mike Robertson BEMech, CPEng, RPEQ Managing Director, Engistics Tel 0425 001 086 [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Report Contents/Overview Introduction and Purpose of Testing Background – Tie Down Restraint …

8 Nov

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How to Use Poly Buckle Strapping System

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]1. Cut length of strapping tape approximately 60cm longer than length required to encircle items to be secured[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]2. Position strapping around items as desired. Where strapping meets, form a loop with each end, with the tail ends of the strapping facing away from each other.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_separator style=”shadow”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]3. Feed …

8 Nov

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You Need Your Knees

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I still remember how I felt when I started out driving – bullet proof…. healthy, strong and full of energy. Working a hard week, making good money I found satisfaction in my job as owner driver hauling heavy equipment. Days turned to weeks, weeks turned to months, months turned to …