A cargo securement system having at least one strap, the strap being connectable to a pallet at each end, where at least one end being an adaptable end, wherein a tension cord is connectable between an anchor point on the strap and a pallet, and the tension cord being housed within a sleeve on the strap.

A lockable cargo retaining apparatus is a user-configurable modification to existing cargo vehicles, specifically pickup trucks with folding tailgates. The lockable cargo retaining apparatus utilizes a carrier rail and carriage to create an adjustable backstop for any cargo in the bed of any truck, preventing the load from slipping or shifting during transport. A locking mechanism is engaged between the carrier rail and the carriage to fix the carriage in position, with the carriage further supporting at least one load-securing element to directly secure any cargo within the bed of the truck. At least one load-securing mechanism is also interchangeable with multiple proposed embodiments to enable the effective retention of various types of cargo.

A cargo retaining system adapted to be mounted on a vehicle bed including: a mounting plate adapted to be placed on a side wall of the vehicle bed; a tie-down hook secured to an opposite side wall of the vehicle bed; a ratchet strap device secured to the mounting plate; a plurality of holes located around the perimeter of the mounting plate; a plurality of orifices located in the central region of the mounting plate. The tie-down hook includes a flat section and a bended section. The flat section includes a plurality of perforations. The bended section includes a plurality of holes and the ratchet strap device includes a strap having a first end secured to the ratchet strap device and a free end with a hook that connects and disconnects to the plurality of holes of the bended section of the tie-down hook.

A cargo restraint panel may include a foam component. That foam component may have at least one polymer foam sheet. A front facing material may be bonded to and substantially cover a front face of the foam component. A rear facing material may be bonded to and substantially cover a rear face of the foam component. The cargo restraint panel may include one or more edge guards. Cargo may be secured in a railcar or other conveyance by, e.g., placing cargo restraint panels between cargo units.

A tarp control system for a dump truck controls a motorized spool to automatically extend and retract the tarp in response to a non-continuous input from a user. A rotary encoder attached to the motorized spool outputs the spool's motion to a controller. In response to user input, the controller controls the motor of the motorized spool to rotate in the proper direction to extend or retract the tarp. Rearward-biased tarp arms pull the tarp over the dump truck bed as the motorized spool unwinds. When the tarp reaches a (previously calibrated) fully extended position, the controller stops motion of the motorized spool. An inverse process retracts the tarp automatically in response to a non-continuous user input. The tarp control system allows a dump truck operator to initiate, then ignore, the tarp operation and concentrate on driving or other tasks, as the tarp extends or retracts automatically.

A tarp control system for a dump truck controls a motorized spool to automatically extend and retract the tarp in response to a non-continuous input from a user. A rotary encoder attached to the motorized spool outputs the spool's motion to a controller. In response to user input, the controller controls the motor of the motorized spool to rotate in the proper direction to extend or retract the tarp. Rearward-biased tarp arms pull the tarp over the dump truck bed as the motorized spool unwinds. When the tarp reaches a (previously calibrated) fully extended position, the controller stops motion of the motorized spool. An inverse process retracts the tarp automatically in response to a non-continuous user input. The tarp control system allows a dump truck operator to initiate, then ignore, the tarp operation and concentrate on driving or other tasks, as the tarp extends or retracts automatically.

Device for aiding a truck driver in loading/unloading a cargo platform including a grapple that connects to a telescopic handle. The grapple includes two arms forming grooves at the centre. Each arm includes hooks extending in opposing directions to help receive components used for securing a load to the cargo platform such as a flatbed truck. Components include cargo straps, winch straps, edge protectors, chains, binders, clips, plates, flanges, detents, hooks, cables, and the like. The grapple includes a plate member connecting the arms at one side and sliding along the grapple allowing the truck driver to use the grapple along with the telescopic handle. The plate member in conjunction with the grapple allows to hold/place components at desired location for securing the load to the cargo platform. The truck driver adjusts length of the telescopic handle and uses the grapple to hold components during loading/unloading of the cargo platform.