How to Secure a Flatbed Load in
Compliance with Texas Requirements
Texas law requires that all loads on open trailers be secured so nothing falls or shifts during transport. For most flatbed rental loads, ratchet straps anchored to the trailer's tie-down rails handle the job within their rated capacity. Straps must be rated for the weight of the cargo being secured, and any strap showing wear or damage should be replaced before use.
For steel, pipe, and heavy structural materials, chains and load binders are the correct method over straps. These materials come up regularly on Austin construction sites and in the industrial supply environment, so arriving at the loading point with the right securement equipment is part of planning the haul. Big Rentals walks through securement at pickup for every flatbed trailer rental in Austin.