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What are the different types of trailer restraints?

Different Types of Trailer Restraints

There are different types of trailer restraints. The following is a description of them, courtesy of ritehite.com.

RIG dependant restraints: attach onto the trailer's RIG (rear impact guard or ICC bar)
Vertical barrier restraints: can address trailer creep and early departure
Rotating hook restraints: can address trailer creep, early departure, landing gear failure and trailer tipover
Wheel dependant restraint: engages the trailer's rear wheel instead of the RIG. Used often with lift gate trailers

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