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Truckers Yoke logo in a black triangular badge with a bold stylized 'TY' in the center resembling a bull’s head and horns. The words 'TIMBER,' 'TRUCKERS,' 'YOKE,' and 'RETENTION' are written along the triangle’s sides, with 'DUNNAGE' above the top.
Truckers Yoke

Truckers Yoke

Safety, Risk & Compliance

TruckersYoke™ Brand Strapping Blocks are the latest safety innovation for flatbed operators using 4x4 timber dunnage. This patented device is permanently installed on the timber, allowing a 4" Strap to lock the dunnage into the load and prevent vibration or “walking.” By slightly widening the timber’s stance, the Strap increases surface grip on the trailer deck. The ends are designed to secure the Strap, making throwing and tightening easier while protecting against wear from high tension.

Promotional poster for TruckersYoke Strapping Blocks showing yellow and purple strapping block devices mounted on 4x4 timber dunnage. Text highlights product benefits: improved safety for flatbed loads, prevention of “walking” timbers, better grip and strap tension, reduced wear, and compliance visibility. The TruckersYoke logo appears at the top with the tagline “Timber Retention Dunnage.”
Image is a single, yellow TruckersYoke Brand Strapping Block standing upright on a green background. Product is yellow and has the white and yellow triangular logo placed on the flat end of the curve.
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Overview

TruckersYoke™: The Safer Way to Secure 4x4 Timber Dunnage 

TruckersYoke™ Brand Strapping Blocks are the latest safety innovation for flatbed operators using 4x4 timber dunnage. This patented device is permanently installed on the timber, allowing a 4" Strap to lock the dunnage into the load and prevent vibration or “walking.”  

By slightly widening the timber’s stance, the Strap increases surface grip on the trailer deck. The ends are designed to secure the Strap, making throwing and tightening easier while protecting against wear from high tension. 

TruckersYokes are engineered to stack, so multiple timbers can be secured with a single unit. This makes leveling loads faster and more efficient during both hauls and deadheads. Their high visibility also enables law enforcement to visually confirm cargo securement compliance with a drive-by, reducing unnecessary stops. 

By eliminating the risk of lost dunnage and associated road hazards, TruckersYoke prevents costly load securement violations, protecting CDL and CSA scores while improving safety and reliability.  

Securing 4x4 timber dunnage can be a safety issue, which is why regulations require dunnage to be secured to prevent it from leaving the trailer. The TruckersYoke™ Strapping Block is the first innovation to provide positive assurance that the 4-inch strap can retain a hold on the timber. 

Key Features

  • TruckersYoke is a patented solution for "walking" timbers 
  • Better grip on the deck and greater strap tension 
  • TruckersYoke™ Strap holds well in position for use in loading and reduces wear 
  • Strapping blocks are stackable, so one Strap can secure multiple timbers for deadheading or load leveling 
  • High visibility demonstrates cargo securement compliance at a glance 

Benefits

  • Reduce strap wear and tear 
  • Prevent load shifts 
  • Simplify load securement compliance 
  • Reduce safety hazards caused by loose dunnage 
  • Avoid load securement violations impacting CDL and CSA scores 
  • Reduce load securement fines and out-of-service drivers 
  • Ease LoadMaster training for newly hired drivers 

FAQ

How Does TruckersYoke Work?

A yoke is applied to each end of a 4×4 timber (for a total length of 102”) and affixed with a 3/8” x 4” lag screw with a 3/8” x 1-1/2” fender washer on one side only. 

What Are the Specifications?

  • Size: Each TruckersYoke block is 5” wide, 11.5” long & 9” high. 
  • Weight: TruckersYoke weighs approximately 1.2 lbs. 
  • Materials: TruckersYoke is made of yellow, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic. 

How Does TruckersYoke Protect CSA Scores & the Driver’s CDL?

TruckersYoke protects CSA scores and drivers’ CDLs in the following ways: 

  • Load Securement Violations: When Law Enforcement can inspect your trailer on a drive-by, its high-visibility decreases the number of traffic stops, which decreases the likelihood of losing points on a CDL or running up the CSA rating for the company. 
  • Load Leveling: TruckersYoke™ Brand Strapping Blocks are stackable; one strap secures multiple timbers. It is also handy for dead-heading and crucial for creating solid supports for irregular shaped loads. 
  • Enhanced Strap Tension: TruckersYoke ™ reduces strap wear and tear by increasing strap tension, resulting in far less movement of dunnage on a trailer bed compared to unyoked timbers. 

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