Cargo Control

What you will find here

This section lists 1125 cargo control across 16 sub-categories (Bungee Straps, Cargo Net, Corner & Edge Protectors, D-Rings and Tie Down Anchor Points, Double-Decking Beam System, E-Track System, Chains & Binders, Kinedyne Straps). Prices currently range from $0.99 to $7,215.99 in US dollars, and every product page shows the complete table of sizes and options so you can compare without clicking through each listing.

Common uses

Buyers use cargo control for flatbed, step deck and van load securement, owner-operators building a DOT-compliant kit and replacing worn or out-of-service tie-downs. Add up the working load limit of every tie-down: under FMCSA rules the total must be at least half the weight of the cargo.

How to choose cargo control

Pick the width and rating first: add up the WLL of every strap so the total is at least half the cargo weight, then choose an end fitting that matches your anchor points. Use edge protectors where webbing crosses sharp corners.

Working load limits in this section run from 1.4 Ton to 22,600 lbs. Use the working load limit — never the breaking strength — when you plan a load.

Three steps to the right choice

1. Check the working load limit. Use the WLL printed on the tag, not the break strength, when planning securement.
2. Pick the right end fitting. Flat hooks suit flatbed rub rails, wire hooks and snap hooks suit D-rings, and e-track fittings suit vans.
3. Protect the strap. Use edge protectors wherever webbing crosses a sharp edge.

Materials compared

• Steel (253 products) — Steel offers high strength and abrasion resistance; check the finish for rust protection.
• Polyester (146 products) — Polyester webbing has low stretch, holds tension well and resists UV and moisture — the standard for tie-down and lifting straps.
• Aluminum (55 products) — Aluminum is light and corrosion-resistant, which makes it easy to handle and install.
• Polyester Webbing (28 products) — Polyester webbing has low stretch, holds tension well and resists UV and moisture — the standard for tie-down and lifting straps.
• Alloy Steel (20 products) — Heat-treated alloy steel gives high strength for its size and is the material used for rated lifting chain and hardware.

Before you buy

• Add up the working load limits of all tie-downs against the cargo weight.
• Check that the end fitting matches the anchor points on your trailer.
• Make sure the length reaches over the load with tail left to tension.

Price guide

Starting prices in this section break down as follows: 350 products under $25; 323 products $25 to $100; 396 products $100 to $500; 56 products over $500. 1115 of 1125 products currently have at least one option in stock at the retailer. Larger sizes, higher ratings and multi-packs cost more, so open the option table on each product to see exactly how the price changes.

Safety and care

• Inspect webbing before each use and retire straps with cuts, burns, melted fibres or damaged hardware.
• Keep the ratchet handle closed and locked after tensioning, and re-check tension at your first stop.
• Never exceed the working load limit printed on the tag.

Products to compare

• 4″ x 5-1/4″ V-Shaped Heavy Duty Plastic Cargo Corner Protectors for Upto 4″ Straps — from $0.99; 4″
• 2″ Wide Handle Ratchet Tie-Down Straps with Wire Hook – 3,333 lbs WLL — from $9.49; Working Load Limit (WLL): 3,333 lbs
• Triangle/Oval Style J-Plate Tie-Down Anchor Point for Reitnouer Trailers – 6,700 lbs WLL — from $18.99; Working Load Limit (WLL): 6,700 Lbs
• (4 Pack) Auto Retractable Ratchet Tie-Down Straps w/ S-Hooks & Carry Bag – 500 lbs WLL — from $36.79; Polyester
• (10 Pack) Poly Woven Dunnage Air Bags — from $69.49
• E-Track Tie-Down Kit – 5′ Black Powder-Coated Horizontal Rail Made in USA with 2″x12′ Ratchet Straps And 2″ O-Ring Fitting — from $113.09
• 10 Pcs 1/2″ G70 Clevis Slip Hook, 11,300 lbs WLL, 10 Pcs 1/2″ Grade 70 Clevis Grab Hooks with Pins — from $177.49
• Viking Adjustable Beacon Bracket with Amber LED Short Dome Strobe Light Magnetic — from $287.99; Aluminum

Buying through Global Cargo Control

We are a catalogue and buying guide. Each product links to the retailer that sells and ships it; you choose your exact option and check out on their site. Prices are checked weekly, and the price at the retailer’s checkout is final.