Freight damage is expensive twice: once for the goods, and again for the trust it costs with your customer. Most of it is preventable with disciplined cargo securement.
1. Match the restraint to the load
Straps, chains, edge protectors and dunnage each have a purpose. Using the right restraint for the weight, shape and fragility of a load is the foundation of safe transport — and a requirement under Alberta’s transportation regulations.
2. Distribute weight correctly
Uneven loading shifts the centre of gravity and invites movement in transit. Balanced weight across the deck keeps the load — and the truck — stable through corners and braking.
3. Block and brace against movement
Freight that cannot move cannot damage itself. Blocking and bracing fills the gaps so cargo stays put even under hard stops.
4. Protect edges and surfaces
Edge protectors stop straps from biting into product and spread tension evenly. It is a small step that prevents a common, avoidable form of damage.
5. Inspect before — and during — the trip
- Verify securement before departure.
- Re-check after the first stretch of driving, when loads tend to settle.
- Document the load condition at pickup and delivery.
Trained drivers and a securement checklist prevent far more damage than any insurance claim ever recovers.
The Nexora standard
Every Nexora load moves under trained drivers and disciplined cargo securement procedures, backed by commercial insurance coverage — so your freight arrives the way it left.