Intermodals And Zip Ties

I’ve noticed on the yard I work out of 9 out 10 intermodals come in without zip ties. I work as a local shuttle driver and have no contact with the intermodals nor any training with them. I thought I remembered hearing they all required zip ties. Can anyone shed any light on subject? Thanks

Zip ties are used to keep the latch that secures the chassis to the container from moving to the unsecure position. If the latch isn't secure, nothing stops it from moving to the unsecure position and the container falling off. Not locking it in place is negligent, dangerous and stupid.

On the front pins, push the lever in until the bar drops. If you look at it you will see a hole in the bar and you put the zip tie through the two holes that are side by side, run it underneath and slide it to tie it with maybe a half inch of play so you can cut it later when it has to come off the chassis. On the AIMZ chassis's that I hauled, the back lock does not turn exactly 1/4 turn. You turn it and there is a lever that drops down and you go through that hole and over the handle to keep them snug. Unfortunately, since I'm not driving containers to the Port of Oakland anymore, I have removed my pictures of how to do the zip ties. If you're still confused with my explanation, give me a call or text, so I can explain it better. My number is in my bio.

Laura

Thanks for the info everyone. I talked to one of the intermodal(JB Hunt)guys and he said, it’s the type of chasis. The manufacturer nor his company requires the use of zip ties.