A frayed edge or a glazed patch is the difference between a strap that passes a roadside check and one that fails it. Walk the WSTDA retirement criteria and get a straight keep-or-bin answer in under a minute.
Should This Strap Be Retired? Run the WSTDA Inspection Now
A strap that passes a visual check might still fail under load. Know exactly when to retire equipment before it fails on the road.
Answer questions about strap condition, UV exposure, load history, and hardware state. The inspector applies WSTDA retirement criteria and gives a keep-or-retire verdict.
WSTDA sets clear criteria for strap retirement. Using a strap past its safe life is a FMCSA violation and a liability in any cargo damage or accident claim.
Drivers, fleet managers, and riggers responsible for maintaining tie-down equipment.
- WSTDA strap retirement criteria
- FMCSA 49 CFR §393.106 condition requirements
- ASME B30.9
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