When shipping steel coils, what do “eye to the sky” and “eye to the side” mean? And how do you ensure safety for your coiled freight shipments?

Oct 16, 2017 · Looking for some info on securement and tarping on skidded coils. Have been seeing some close to home loads on these, and have never hauled any. Thought I'd get a little overview …

Each coil must be secured by tiedowns arranged in a manner to prevent the coils from tipping in the forward, rearward, and lateral directions. The restraint system must include the following:

Jan 10, 2025 · When hauling stacked eye-vertical coils, add the weight of each coil in the stack together and secure the stack like an individual coil. Use a vertical chain holder to keep the trip chain up on …

Secure all loose equipment, including chains and binders, lumber, tarps, rubber belting, coil racks, edge protectors, and load bar. After loading the coil on the truck in the approved location, check the pallet …

Nov 7, 2025 · First time picking up skidded coils! 💪 Watch how the load goes, how I strap it down, and what it’s like hauling steel for the first time.

Jun 13, 2026 · Coil Tarps are a style of truck tarps commonly used to protect steel or aluminum coils, a cable spool, or other round-shaped items while being transported on a flatbed truck and trailer.