Secure your load like someone you love is driving behind you — because they are.
Road debris can be a critical hazard on any highway at any time of year, but especially on 447 and during the Exodus out of the desert. Common road debris found scattered up and down the highways include trash bag blowouts, wood, bottles, cans, cardboard, paper, and specifically hexayurt styrofoam. To minimize the risk of your stuff ending up as MOOP on the highway, follow these community best practices for a roadworthy departure:
Tie It Strong
Use cargo netting or ratcheting straps to withstand wind forces at highway speeds. If your stuff shifts when physically shaken, it is not secure for travel.
Don’t Overload
Avoid overloading. Keep your stuff level with or below the truck bed or trailer edges to stay out of the high-speed slipstream.
Cover Up
Use a tarp or cargo netting to cover your entire load. Ensure the leading edge is securely fastened to prevent wind from getting underneath.
Triple Check Your Load
Drivers are responsible for the integrity of their stuff. Re-check all ties at the pavement and again in Gerlach.
Drive Safe
State Route 447 is a narrow, single-lane highway. High speed is the enemy of a secure tie-down. Keep your speed at 65mph or lower and allow for extra braking distance.