Safety Tips & Guides

How Many Straps Do You Actually Need to Secure a Load?

How Many Straps Do You Actually Need to Secure a Load?

Roadside inspectors know the exact number of straps your load needs. Two rules decide it, and you follow whichever gives you more. Here's the math, imperial and metric.

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Trucker's Shoulder: The Silent Injury That Ends Too Many Careers

Trucker's Shoulder: The Silent Injury That Ends Too Many Careers

Up to 93% of professional truck drivers suffer from musculoskeletal pain — and the shoulder takes the hardest hit. This injury doesn't announce itself. It builds quietly, one strap throw at a time, until the damage is already done. Here's how to spot it early and stop it before it ends your career.

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How to Use the Pneumatic Strap Launcher (Video Guide + Step-by-Step)

How to Use the Pneumatic Strap Launcher (Video Guide + Step-by-Step)

Learn how to set up and use the RigCraftor Pneumatic Strap Launcher in minutes. This quick guide covers air hookup, loading, launching, and safe strap storage.

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