LOADING & UNLOADING A FLATBED TRAILER
If your trailer is not equipped with rear jacks, place blocking under the rear of the trailer to
prevent the front of the trailer from rising while loading and unloading.
WARNING
Load can suddenly move or topple, which can result in death or serious injury.
Do not load or unload your open trailer unless it is prevented from tipping and is
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Load the cargo onto the trailer with approximately 60% of the cargo on the front half of the
trailer.
Secure the cargo to the trailer using appropriate straps, chains and tensioning devices. Refer to
www.fmcsa.dot.gov for regulations regarding cargo securement rules.
Since the trailer “ride” can be bumpy and rough, you must secure your cargo so that it does not
shift while the trailer is being towed.
WARNING
Shifting cargo can result in loss of control of the trailer, and can lead to death or
serious injury. Tie down all loads with proper sized fasteners, ropes, straps, etc.
during transit. Place rear jacks in the horizontal travel position or remove blocking from rear of
the trailer.
LOADING THE SB SERIES TILT DECK TRAILER
position. After the trailer is loaded and the cargo is secured with hold downs, be sure the lock
pin has locked the trailer into “driving position.”
Couple the trailer to the tow vehicle before attempting to unlock the deck and load the trailer.
WARNING
A damaged deck lock pin may cause loss of cargo or loss of control of the
trailer. Death or serious injury may result. Before loading the trailer, inspect the
deck lock pin. If the deck lock pin becomes bent, do not straighten it. Replace
the deck lock pin before towing trailer.
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