Equipment Transport Tie-Down Checklist
A tie-down checklist for hauling equipment on trailers, so loads are blocked, chained, and strapped correctly before the truck leaves the farm.
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What is on this checklist
- Trailer rated for the equipment hauled
- Trailer deck and ramps in good shape
- Equipment positioned per the trailer maker
- Parking brake set and bucket lowered
- Chains or straps rated for the load
- Tie-down points on the machine used
- Binders and straps tight and secured
- Loose items and attachments removed
- Recheck after the first few miles
How to use this checklist
Use one sheet per unit, pen or field. Date it, sign it, and file the finished copy so you can look back at what was found and fixed.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with OSHA and USDA.
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