Posted by Brendon-KS on July 16, 2016 at 21:44:39 from (63.245.191.109):
In Reply to: Re: DOT?? posted by Geo-TH,In on July 16, 2016 at 19:49:44:
In a serious accident you're screwed no matter what you do. Even if your chains stay intact it's a moot point since the entire trailer will probably be joining you in the cab anyway, either by shearing off the hitch and passing through the bed of the truck or upending and coming down on top of you. Nobody, including the DOT, is saying that you or others involved will walk away from accidents as long as your load is secured by the book. Following the regulations just means you're in compliance with the law, nothing more. And, obviously, if you're in compliance it will be much easier to defend yourself against accusations of negligence should someone get hurt by cargo that happens to break free in an accident.
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