DOT officer said to my driver today “you know those snap binders are illegal to use because they loosen up.” I can’t find anything saying they are. Any ideas?
Snap binders
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Jasonar15, Jul 10, 2018.
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booley, LoneCowboy, D.Tibbitt and 7 others Thank this.
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You politely tell him they are perfectly legal. They do not loosen up like ratchets. And he can scrap the ticket now or in court.
BTW both binders are legal. -
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Tell him to go to hell
tucker, Oldironfan, singlescrewshaker and 1 other person Thank this. -
I never understood why people think ratchet binders are better. I always loved the snap binders better, they held a coil down with authority
ProfessionalLunatic, Truckermania and Oldironfan Thank this. -
I've used both and for whatever reason, depending on the load I've chosen one over the other. But to say they're illegal......you've really got to wonder about some folks. Especially those that are actually put into such positions.
PoleCrusher, roshea, Bean Jr. and 2 others Thank this. -
The DOT is clowning. Many drivers use snap binders.
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I call B.S. too. Been using a mix of snaps & ratchets also & never been told that nonsense. Just be sure to properly secure the snap handle with something other than a bungee.. I use my excess chain & one of those kinedyne securing devices. Small screw-pin shackles work too..
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