In trailers not equipped with retainer straps, what should be used?

In trailers not equipped with retainer straps, what should be used?

• A. Retainer bars
• B. Duct tape
• C. Bungee cords
• D. Rope

Answer: (A)

Loads in trailers must be held in place with equipment designed for restraint. When a trailer isn’t equipped with retainer straps, you use retainer bars to create a rigid barrier that prevents movement during transit. These bars fit into dedicated brackets or sockets on the trailer walls and are positioned so they press against the load, stopping forward, backward, or side-to-side shifting. Make sure the bars are fully seated, not bent or damaged, and that you use them as specified by the trailer design. After securing, check that the load cannot move by applying a firm push or shove and inspecting for any movement. Avoid improvised methods like duct tape, bungee cords, or rope, since they can fail under load and do not provide reliable restraint.

Loads in trailers must be held in place with equipment designed for restraint. When a trailer isn’t equipped with retainer straps, you use retainer bars to create a rigid barrier that prevents movement during transit. These bars fit into dedicated brackets or sockets on the trailer walls and are positioned so they press against the load, stopping forward, backward, or side-to-side shifting. Make sure the bars are fully seated, not bent or damaged, and that you use them as specified by the trailer design. After securing, check that the load cannot move by applying a firm push or shove and inspecting for any movement. Avoid improvised methods like duct tape, bungee cords, or rope, since they can fail under load and do not provide reliable restraint.