How to Load and Strap a Vehicle on a Rented Car Hauler
Loading a vehicle onto a car hauler starts with the ramps fully extended and the trailer on level ground. Drive the vehicle onto the trailer slowly and stop with the front wheels against the chocks or front stops. Put the transmission in neutral and release the parking brake before strapping begins. A vehicle left in gear or with the parking brake engaged develops stress in drivetrain and brake components under the sustained strap tension across a haul through Garland and the broader DFW area.
Four-point strapping through the vehicle's designated frame tie-down hooks is the correct method. Ratchet straps with soft loop ends protect the frame finish. The straps should compress the suspension slightly at all four corners, which reduces bounce during transit and prevents strap tension from loosening on the road. After strapping, push firmly on each corner of the vehicle before moving the rig. A properly strapped vehicle does not move under that pressure. Staff at Big Rentals walk through the securing process on every car hauler rental before it leaves the Garland yard.