The Complete Handbook of Tie Down Straps
A practical reference for professionals, businesses, and serious enthusiasts who need to select, use, and maintain tie down straps correctly
by Alumigogo Books
non-fiction
A complete reference on tie down straps: selecting them, using them safely, maintaining them, and building a business around them.
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About this book
Tie down straps are the quiet workhorses of every truck bed, flatbed trailer, and cargo hold. Yet most people who use them daily would struggle to explain the difference between a working load limit and a breaking strength, or why a 2-inch strap rated for 5,000 pounds can still fail on a load that weighs less. This handbook closes that gap. It starts with the physics of load securement, then works through materials, hardware, ratings, and the specific standards (like WSTDA and DOT guidelines) that govern real-world use.
The middle of the book is a practical operator's guide: how to choose the right strap for your specific cargo, how to install it so it stays tight, and how to inspect and maintain it so it remains trustworthy. It covers common failure modes, troubleshooting, and the legal consequences of a failed securement. The final sections look beyond the individual user, exploring the supply chain, notable manufacturers, and concrete ways to build a business around tie down straps, whether through retail, rental, or private labeling.
Written in plain language and organized for quick reference, this is the book to keep in the glovebox or on the workshop shelf. It is not a marketing brochure; it is an engineering-minded, practical manual for anyone who takes load securement seriously.
Reader Reviews
Amy White
★★★★★It's thorough, I'll give it that. The chapter on load securement physics was genuinely illuminating, and I've already changed how I distribute straps on my flatbed. My gripe is that it dragged a bit in the middle, and I felt some of the maintenance advice was overly cautious for what I'd call normal wear. Still, it corrected a few bad habits I'd picked up over the years, and it's worth the shelf space if you strap loads down for a living.
Amanda Wilson
★★★★★I manage a small fleet of trailers and have been tying down loads for fifteen years, and this book finally answered questions that I didn't even know I had. The specifics on WLL versus break strength, and the practical advice on edge protectors, have already prevented what could have been a dangerous situation. The business chapter alone was worth the price, because it gave me a concrete plan for starting a rental side business. This is now my standard reference, and I've bought copies for all my drivers.
Charles Rodriguez
★★★★★Good, solid information and written clearly, but I wasn't blown away. The chapter on choosing straps was helpful, though it felt like it was written for someone who has never bought one before. I was hoping for more advanced tricks of the trade for securing irregular loads, but it stayed pretty basic in that area. It's a decent desk reference, but not the final word I was expecting.