[tdriver1959]

they are no longer required the fmc reg that rev put in is the one to reference to. All that is required that extra straps, chains, etc must be used. It is up to the dot officer to decide if you have enough tie downs on the load. A headache rack that I have on the truck i drive is only about 500#. I will agree i would rather have the rack than not.

[Mountain Flyer]

I bought my truck 1.5 years ago; the fellow I bought it from had 3 flatbed trailers he was running; didn't have headache racks on any of them. He told me that you needed some extra securment on the front of the load.

I wanted one, so put one on my truck shortly after I bought it... I also researched... thought I HAD to have one, but after researching, determined the guy I bought the truck from was right. I didn't have to have it. But, well, I have it.

I honestly believe if a heavy load of freight ever came forward, it would just make a nice aluminum lid for your coffin :wink: However, it's good for climbing on when you are tarping the front of your load or crawling up on it. I bought a pair of folding steps and mounted them on the headache rack; it helps a lot when getting up onto the load or whatever.

[Jackrabbit379]

Thank ya, Rev. I was telling my buddy about this, and he wasnt sure about it. I'm not too keen on some of the securement regs, so that's why I asked, to show him. Thanks.

If I pulled a skateboard, I would rather have the rack, too.

[Rev.Vassago]

Originally Posted by Jackrabbit379

Thank ya, Rev. I was telling my buddy about this, and he wasnt sure about it. I'm not too keen on some of the securement regs, so that's why I asked, to show him. Thanks.

If I pulled a skateboard, I would rather have the rack, too.

I can just image what Dawn would have said if you would have asked her for the reg. :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Jackrabbit379]

Aint no tellin :lol: :P

[GMAN]

They changed the rules about a year or two ago, I believe. While no longer required, I prefer having a headboard on my trailers. It may not stop something heavy, but could slow things down a bit. :wink:

[heavyhaulerss]

ive got a 94 model transcraft all steel trailer. it has a massive headboard welded at the front of trailer. it was made that way. i see a lot of small gauge steel headboards looks as if it was just bolted on to satisfy regulation, not really to stop anything. mine though looks as if it would stop anything ,except a heavy suicide coil. anyway glad to know about the change in the law. over 7 years over 1 mil mi & no wrecks & no breakdowns... talk about lucky!!!

[Mountain Flyer]

No wrecks = good driver... No breakdowns? YOU just are one lucky guy!!! I have driven about 65,000 miles and have blown a radiator, blown several tires, and had to stop work to fix my truck more than once! :x

However, hoping this year will be better. I started the year by doing some major work on the truck, and next week she's getting some new shoes on the drivers and the old drivers are going on the trailer, so maybe I won't blow so many tires.

No more Retreads!!! :dung: