Chain binders

[perry]

OK, I've gotten different statements on what's lawfull and what's not when securing equipment on a trailer, are the 'snap' chain binders outlawed? and the 'ratchet binders' required?. One retailer said only american made 'ratchet binders' were legal, China 'ratchet binders' are illegal. I believe national DOT regulations are nation wide?.
Thanks in advance,

Perry

 

[sterlclan]

dot is federal but different states laws vary from there contact your local dot and ask them they love to "help". we still use lever binders in Maine and don't have any issues with the dot.I do know that they like to see American chains and binders/hooks.....Jeff

 

[Idoitall]

dot is federal but different states laws vary from there contact your local dot and ask them they love to "help". we still use lever binders in Maine and don't have any issues with the dot.I do know that they like to see American chains and binders/hooks.....Jeff

Isn't that just like the government. Its completely legal to import and sell all this cheap Chineese crap, but illegal to use. Sounds just like guns and drugs!!!! Go figure.