Load Securement on a Utility Trailer: Texas Requirements
Texas requires that all loads on open trailers be secured so that nothing falls, shifts, or is blown off during transport. For most utility trailer loads in Arlington, ratchet straps anchored to the trailer's tie-down rails satisfy the requirement. Loose material like soil, mulch, or yard debris that could blow at speed should be covered with a cargo net or tarp secured to the trailer frame.
Equipment loaded on a utility trailer should be strapped at the machine's frame rather than at plastic bodywork or components that flex under strap tension. Four-point securement is the correct standard for any machine transported on public roads. Big Rentals reviews the tie-down setup at pickup for every utility trailer rental in Arlington.