Did you know today is National Secure Your Load Day across America? Don’t know what it is? The folks over at SecureYourLoad.com. Being one of the most congested highway networks in America, securing your load in New Jersey is important.
Have you ever been the victim of an unsecured load on the highway? Many of us have been pelted by rocks, and swerved out of the way of wood and debris on the road. Apparently, it’s a big problem.
According to the group, unsecured loads resulted in 82,479 crashes, 16,595 injuries, and 715 deaths in 2020.
Here are some tips on how you can secure your load:
– Tie down using rope, netting, straps, or chains. Securely fasten large items directly to your vehicle. Make sure that any covering is securely tied down.
– Put lighter items lower and place heavier items on top to help keep them in place and secure the heavy items directly to your vehicle.
– Cover your load with a tarp. Covering your load with a tarp and then securely fastening the tarp to the vehicle is good way to ensure that your load is secure.
– Don’t overload your vehicle.
– Double-check that your load is secure.