When a heavy or oversized load is placed on a vehicle, the real work of cargo securing begins: weight must be distributed across axles, units secured against longitudinal and lateral movement, and all lashing equipment checked for correct pre-tension.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cargo_securing
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