Resources

Best Tie Down Straps for Flatbed Tow Trucks (2026)
Best Tie Down Straps for Flatbed Tow Trucks (2026)
Most "best tie down strap" roundups rate straps for hauling furniture in a pickup bed — not vehicles down the interstate under DOT scrutiny. This is an operator's guide to... Read more...
Round Slings for Towing & Recovery — The Complete Guide
Round Slings for Towing & Recovery — The Complete Guide
Round slings aren't just a substitute for ratchet straps — for rim pulls, recovery lifts, and anchor points where flat webbing or chain would damage the surface, they're the right... Read more...
8-Point vs. 4-Point Tie Down Systems Explained
8-Point vs. 4-Point Tie Down Systems Explained
4-point or 8-point? It's the first decision you hit when buying carrier tie down straps for a rollback, carrier, or trailer — and the right answer depends on what you're... Read more...
How to Properly Tie Down a Car on a Rollback Tow Truck
How to Properly Tie Down a Car on a Rollback Tow Truck
Don't risk a vehicle shifting in transit. Learn the industry-standard methods for securing any vehicle safely and efficiently in our step-by-step guide on how to properly tie down a car... Read more...
a pickup truck secured to the bed of an NRC car carrier tow truck
DOT Tie Down Requirements Every Tow Operator Must Know
Most DOT tie down guides are written for freight haulers, not tow trucks. Here's 49 CFR Part 393 explained for rollback, carrier, and wrecker operations — the WLL math, minimum... Read more...
Cargo Securement Checklist for Tow Operators
FMCSA Cargo Securement Checklist for Tow Operators
Every tow operator knows a DOT roadside inspection can happen anywhere, anytime. What separates the operators who pass from the ones who get put out of service isn't luck —... Read more...
Ratchet binders and chains holding down an NRC wrecker body to a flatbed trailer
Working Load Limit (WLL) Explained for Tow Operators
Working load limit is the single most important number on every tie down strap you own — and the number that gets operators written up at DOT inspections when they... Read more...
The 2026 DOT Roadcheck Survival Guide: Is Your NRC Unit & Wrecker Fleet Ready?
The 2026 DOT Roadcheck Survival Guide: Is Your NRC Unit & Wrecker Fleet Ready?
Get your NRC Carrier or Wrecker ready for DOT inspections Read more...

Resources
Best Tie Down Straps for Flatbed Tow Trucks (2026)

Best Tie Down Straps for Flatbed Tow Trucks (2026)

|Dan Smith
Most "best tie down strap" roundups rate straps for hauling furniture in a pickup bed — not vehicles down the interstate under DOT scrutiny. This is an operator's guide to...
Round Slings for Towing & Recovery — The Complete Guide

Round Slings for Towing & Recovery — The Complete Guide

|Dan Smith
Round slings aren't just a substitute for ratchet straps — for rim pulls, recovery lifts, and anchor points where flat webbing or chain would damage the surface, they're the right...
8-Point vs. 4-Point Tie Down Systems Explained

8-Point vs. 4-Point Tie Down Systems Explained

|Dan Smith
4-point or 8-point? It's the first decision you hit when buying carrier tie down straps for a rollback, carrier, or trailer — and the right answer depends on what you're...