Secure your cargo right
Keep lumber, appliances, and loose materials locked down for a safe haul
Strap it down right
Lumber, drywall, appliances, and pallets need solid anchor points and proper tension. Start by placing heavier items low and centered, then use ratchet straps rated for at least 5,000 pounds across the widest points of your load.
Thread the strap right
Loop the strap under the trailer's tie-down ring, then over your cargo at the widest point. Pull the ratchet handle down slowly until the strap is snug—you should hear a click with each pump. Stop when the cargo won't budge.
Stop loads from shifting
Block the front and back of your load with wood or rubber wedges to prevent forward and backward movement. Use at least four straps—one rule is one strap per 500 pounds. Tug hard on each strap before you drive.
Cover loose materials with a tarp
Drywall, insulation, and lightweight items scatter in the wind. Drape a heavy-duty tarp over your load and secure it with bungee cords or straps around the perimeter to keep everything in place and dry.
Load heavy to light
Place appliances and dense materials toward the front of the trailer, lighter items toward the back. An uneven load will sway on turns and brake hard. Aim for the weight to sit low and centered.
Heavy items forward
Light items back
Center everything low
Know your trailer's weight limit
Every trailer has a maximum load capacity printed on the tongue. Overloading causes sway, brake failure, and fines from Nevada law enforcement. Check the rating before you load and weigh your cargo if you're unsure.
Check the tongue plate
Weigh your load
Stay under the limit
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FAQs
Answers to your toughest load questions
Use ratchet straps across the widest points and anchor to the trailer's tie-down rings. For appliances, wrap corners with padding first to prevent damage. Distribute weight evenly—heavier items toward the front, lighter toward the back.
Heavy-duty ratchet straps rated for at least 5,000 pounds are ideal. Use at least two straps per appliance, one across the top and one around the sides. Avoid over-tightening, which can dent or crack the unit.
A good rule is one strap per 500 pounds of cargo. For a full load of lumber or materials, use at least four to six straps. Check that nothing shifts when you tug on it—that's your test.
Yes. Use a tarp for drywall, insulation, or lightweight items to prevent wind scatter and weather damage. Secure the tarp with bungee cords or additional straps around the perimeter.
Nevada requires all cargo to be secured and not extend beyond trailer width. Loads must be covered if they could scatter. Our team can walk you through specifics—just call or text us before you haul.