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Sac & Story county IA | The federal rules are for an object over 10,000 pounds. 4 chains, each with their own tightening device. Each chain to have capacity of 1/4 of the weight of object. If the chain has no marking as to capacity, the lowest capacity for that size chain will be assigned. ( The 10,000 pounds almost takes you off the hook.)
It has been my experience, if you look good and safe, you will be fine.
If you have an extra chain and binder, put it on the bucket.
There is one more scale on 29 south of Mo Valley, northbound. Not open, much. Later in the day, usually.
I knew the guy that owned the truck where these new rules came from. They had crushed cars on a flatbed going to Council Bluffs. Not secured adequately, cars fell off, killed 2 girls driving to school. | |
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DOT tie down rules
