Checking Twist Locks Before Every Trip

A dropped container is almost always a twist lock that was not fully engaged.

2026-07-19

After landing the box, check that all four locks have rotated fully and the handle sits in its detent. Half-engaged locks look closed from the cab.

Inspect the lock body for cracks at the weld collar — that is where fatigue starts on a chassis that has run loaded for years.

Replace locks in sets of four. A new lock next to three worn ones takes all the load and fails first.

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