Using wide-handle ratchet tie down straps correctly is the best way to get maximum leverage and keep your load secure. When ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? It’s important to tie down the stuff you transport in the back of your pickup ...

Whether you’re transporting furniture in the bed of a pickup truck or tying down a cargo carrier to the roof of your car, ratchet straps can help your items stay safe. Also referred to as ratchet ...

When drivers are tying down a flatbed load, they may be tempted to use equipment that's worn or torn or broken, so they can get going and earn some money. But if one or two break loose in a tight turn ...

Anyone who owns a truck or trailer has needed to secure something in it. I remember back in the day using ropes and cam lock straps in my dad’s trucks, and I remember when ratchet straps came out and ...

My question is, what is the proper way to tie down a vehicle when trailering? I have been told to make sure you compress the suspension as this will help save the bearings and keep the vehicle from ...

We're going to kick off our new safety column with a subject most people tend to overlook until it's too late. And no, we're not talking about your most recent wedding anniversary. The subject here is ...