Wide Load Signs

What you will find here

This section lists 17 wide load signs. Prices currently range from $6.49 to $886.69 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 wide load signs 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 wide load signs

Compare the options and specifications in the table above and pick the size or configuration that matches your equipment and 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

• Polycarbonate (2 products)
• Aluminum (2 products) — Aluminum is light and corrosion-resistant, which makes it easy to handle and install.
• Premium Grade Vinyl Decal (2 products) — PVC-coated (vinyl) fabric is waterproof, UV-resistant and easy to clean.
• Mesh (1 product)
• Vinyl-coated PVC Mesh (1 product) — PVC-coated (vinyl) fabric is waterproof, UV-resistant and easy to clean.

Specifications to compare

• End fitting — the hardware at the end of the strap or chain. Match it to your anchor points — flat hooks for flatbed rub rails, wire or snap hooks for D-rings, grab hooks for chain, E-track fittings for E-track.

Before you buy

• Confirm the size or option matches your equipment.
• Check the rated capacity against your heaviest load.
• Compare the full option table above before clicking through.

Price guide

Starting prices in this section break down as follows: 5 products under $25; 6 products $25 to $100; 5 products $100 to $500; 1 product over $500. 16 of 17 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

• Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions and rated limits.
• Inspect equipment before each use.
• Replace worn or damaged parts.

Brands in this section

Towmate (1).

Reading the option tables

Every product page in this section has a full table of options. Each row is one size, length, fitting or pack quantity you can order, with its own US dollar price and stock status. Use the table to compare prices across sizes before you click through — the cheapest listing price is often for the smallest size or single pack, so check the row that matches what you actually need.

Products to compare

• Warning Stay Back / Not Responsible For Broken Windshields Sign Decal – Weatherproof — from $6.49; Premium Grade Vinyl Decal
• 84″ x 18″ Mesh Oversize Load Banner with Grommets & Ropes – Yellow Colored — from $7.99; Mesh
• (3 Pcs) Magnetic Reflective Oversize Load PET Banner — from $23.99
• High Visibility Aluminum Reflective Oversize Load Sign – Diamond Grade — from $82.99; Aluminum
• Oversize Load Signs, Flags w/ Wire Loop, & Mounting Magnets w/ Carry Bag – Truck Safety Supply Kit — from $86.99
• Oversize Load Signs, Flags w/ Wire Loop & Dowel, & Mounting Magnets w/ Carry Bag – Truck Safety Supply Kit — from $94.99
• Oversize Load Signs & Flags w/ Wire Loop – Truck Safety Supply Kit — from $139.49
• Pilot Car Safety Kit – Oversize Load Banners, LED Strobes, Vinyl Mesh Flags & Magnetic Holders — from $180.09; Polycarbonate

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.