06/05/2026
𝐁𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐭 𝐮𝐩!
“𝘚𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘭𝘰𝘢𝘥 𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘧 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘳 𝘣𝘦𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶.” -Robin Abel
National Secure Your Load Day is tomorrow, June 6, 2026! According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, falling debris and unsecured cargo on passenger vehicles has led to roughly 730 deaths and 17,000 injuries, annually in the United States. It’s easy to make a difference and only takes a few minutes and basic supplies to properly secure a load. The Oregon Department of Transportation, along with other agencies in the nation, offer these tips:
1. Place lighter items below heavier items to keep them in place. Securely fasten the heavy items directly to your vehicle.
2. Tie down items using rope, netting, straps, or chains. Securely fasten large items directly to your vehicle.
3. Add extra protection by covering the entire load with a tarp or netting. Make sure that any covering is securely tied down.
4. Don’t overload vehicles or trailers.
5. Double-check to be sure the load is secure.
6. Speed, weight, and gravity are not load securing devices. Ropes, straps, and netting are load securing devices.
Secure your load for safer roads!
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