Did You Know?

· Most states have penalties for Unsecured loads in vehicles.

· In some states jail time for convicted offenders is possible

· Offenders can be sued in civil court for injuries and property damage.

· At a speed of 60mph, a 20-pound object has the impact of up to 1000 pounds

· Unsecured loads and road debris cost taxpayers millions of dollars each year

· Road Debris and unsecured loads cause hundreds of deaths, accidents and injuries each year.

· Driving with an unsecured load is dangerous and against the law in most states.

· A secured cargo load is cargo that cannot fall out, become airborne, slide or shift while the vehicle is in motion.

· It is unsafe to operate your pickup truck with the tail gate removed or in the open position.

· A pick-up truck with unsecured debris, trash, garbage, loose tools, power equipment, furniture, mattress, lumber, tires, shovels, ladders and other unsecured items should not be operated or driven. Always secure your load.  A secured cargo load can help prevent accidents.