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A large, red recovery truck towing a semi-truck along an interstate during the day.

Heavy Duty Towing vs. Light Duty Towing: What's...

When it comes to towing and auto hauling, knowing the difference between heavy duty and light duty towing is crucial for rescuing your stranded vehicle. These two towing methods have different strengths and...

Heavy Duty Towing vs. Light Duty Towing: What's the Difference?

01.17.23 • 6 Minute Read

When it comes to towing and auto hauling, knowing the difference between heavy duty and light duty towing is crucial for rescuing your stranded vehicle. These two towing methods have different strengths and...

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creating custom chain slings from us cargo control

How US Cargo Control Creates High-Quality Custo...

Learn more on how our manufacturing team creates and assembles custom chain slings and how to order one through our request form.

How US Cargo Control Creates High-Quality Custom Chain Slings

12.19.22 • 5 Minute Read

Learn more on how our manufacturing team creates and assembles custom chain slings and how to order one through our request form.

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Spreader Bars vs. Lifting Beams: What's the Difference?

Spreader Bars vs. Lifting Beams: What's the Dif...

Should you use lifting beams or spreader bars? Knowing their differences is what will help you choose the best hoisting bar for your needs.

Spreader Bars vs. Lifting Beams: What's the Difference?

09.06.22 • 6 Minute Read

Should you use lifting beams or spreader bars? Knowing their differences is what will help you choose the best hoisting bar for your needs.

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New Sling Protection Products Now Available Through U.S. Cargo Control

New Sling Protection Products Now Available Thr...

The full line of sling protection products is now available through U.S. Cargo Control. Sling protection is essential in providing additional safety and security to lifting slings and cargo from...

New Sling Protection Products Now Available Through U.S. Cargo Control

08.09.22 • 5 Minute Read

The full line of sling protection products is now available through U.S. Cargo Control. Sling protection is essential in providing additional safety and security to lifting slings and cargo from...

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Tackle the Toughest Lifting Jobs with NEW High Performance Round Slings

Tackle the Toughest Lifting Jobs with NEW High ...

Read how Lift-It® High Performance Round Slings can improve safety standards in the lifting and rigging industry.

Tackle the Toughest Lifting Jobs with NEW High Performance Round Slings

05.12.22 • 5 Minute Read

Read how Lift-It® High Performance Round Slings can improve safety standards in the lifting and rigging industry.

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Recover Vehicles with New 3-Ply & 4-Ply Recovery Straps (Up to 192,000 lbs WLL)

Recover Vehicles with New 3-Ply & 4-Ply Recover...

We expanded our recovery strap line with 3-Ply and 4-Ply Recovery Straps that give more capability with higher working load limits.

Recover Vehicles with New 3-Ply & 4-Ply Recovery Straps (Up to 192,000 lbs WLL)

05.03.22 • 5 Minute Read

We expanded our recovery strap line with 3-Ply and 4-Ply Recovery Straps that give more capability with higher working load limits.

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