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Load restraint
you can stand behind.

Cargo Secure is Australia's fastest, most intuitive load restraint app — built to replace the guesswork and the NHVR Load Restraint Guide. Two calculators guide your team through every load and produce a signed, defensible record before the wheels turn.

Designed and built in Australia. Works on site. Works in the yard. Built for hands, not keyboards.

Home — Tie Down or Direct Restraint calculator
Lashings step — pick lashing type
Blocking step — is the load blocked
Friction step — surfaces in contact, ready to submit

Cargo Secure — built in Australia, for the people who move freight

Intuitive and fastBuilt-in validationAudit-ready recordsSmart recommendationsPhoto evidenceReal-time transparencyIntuitive and fastBuilt-in validationAudit-ready recordsSmart recommendationsPhoto evidenceReal-time transparency
What you get

Cargo Secure — everything you need for defensible load restraint.

Cargo Secure does the heavy lifting on compliance — built around the NHVR Load Restraint Guide and Australian standards, so your team can focus on the load, not the paperwork.

01

Intuitive and fast

A single guided screen for each load. No flipping through the book, no spreadsheets, no guesswork. Your crew can be confident they've got it right.

02

Built-in validation

The calculator checks restraint in every direction before the load leaves the yard. Your team sees a clear pass or fail — no interpretation needed.

03

Audit-ready records

Every Cargo Secure record is time-stamped and signed. When you get audited, the evidence is already there — no chasing paperwork after the fact.

04

Smart recommendations

Load not compliant? More efficient way? You'll know about it. Cargo Secure suggests alternatives — switch lashings, use different load binders, increase friction, or block against the headboard. One tap to update and check again.

05

Photo evidence

Drivers photograph each load as part of the Cargo Secure workflow. Faster than writing a justification, and the visual record speaks for itself.

06

Transparency in real-time

Drivers and loaders see how the load needs to be restrained. Supervisors get notified when loads complete. Compliance sees everything — without having to stand in the yard and watch.

How it works

Two Cargo Secure calculators.
One defensible record.

Choose Tie-Down or Direct Restraint — whichever fits the job. Cargo Secure walks your team through the inputs and handles the calculations. Simple.

1

Pick your method

Tie-Down for friction-based lashings over the load. Direct Restraint for lashings connected to anchor points.

2

Enter the load details

Cargo Secure guides you through what it needs — vehicle, cargo weight, restraints. It validates as you go, so there are no surprises at the end.

3

Save and send

Sign it, snap a photo, and email or print the PDF. Cargo Secure keeps the record in your audit trail whether you're online or not.

Home — Tie Down or Direct Restraint calculator
Friction step — surfaces in contact, ready to submit
Use Cases

Cargo Secure is built for the people who keep freight moving.

Three roles, three different needs. Cargo Secure saves time for all of them — without adding another process to anyone's day.

Drivers and Loaders

No more flipping through the guide.

Drivers and loaders follow a short, guided sequence. The calculations happen in the background — all they see is a clear result and recommendations. Fast, easy, done.

  • Guided step-through with large, tappable fields — built for hands, not a keyboard
  • Take a photo of the load as part of the workflow
  • Clear result and recommendations — no need to flip through the NHVR Load Restraint Guide
Drivers and loaders using Cargo Secure mobile app in the field
Supervisors & fleet managers

Confidence that your team is doing it right.

Transparency without micromanagement. Get an email for every completed load, with the full signed record attached.

  • Email notification for every load completed by your team
  • Full record of operator, vehicle, cargo and validation in every email
  • Signed, time-stamped PDF for every load — ready when the auditor calls
Supervisors and fleet managers monitoring loads in real-time dashboard
Compliance & admin teams

Audit-ready before anyone asks.

Every Cargo Secure record is already filed, searchable, and exportable. When the regulator calls, the answer is a search and a click — not a scramble.

  • Searchable archive of every load, every signer, every decision
  • One-click PDF export for audits and investigations
  • Role-based access so the right people see the right layer
Compliance and admin teams reviewing audit-ready records and reports
Customisation

Make Cargo Secure your own.

From colour and logo through to bespoke workflows, SSO and TMS integration — Cargo Secure can be tailored to fit how your fleet operates. We'll walk you through what's possible and find the right fit.

Discuss customisation options
FAQ

Cargo Secure — frequently asked questions.

How does it know how many restraints I need?

You walk through a short, guided sequence — load weight, lashing type, angle, and whether the load is blocked. Cargo Secure runs the calculation against the NHVR Load Restraint Guide and gives you a clear result. If it isn't compliant, it suggests alternatives like switching lashings, using different load binders, or increasing friction — one tap to update and check again.

Which load restraint method does it use?

Both. Cargo Secure has two calculators — Tie-Down (for friction-based lashings like webbing straps over the load) and Direct Restraint (for lashings connected directly to anchor points). You pick whichever fits the job. Both are built around the NHVR Load Restraint Guide.

What evidence does it produce?

Cargo Secure produces a signed, time-stamped PDF for every load — including photos. Records cover the operator, the load details, the method used, the validation result, and the signature. Everything you'd need if you were audited, produced before anyone asks.

Can we customise the look and feel for our fleet?

Yes — Cargo Secure can be tailored to your brand. We work with operators on colour, logo, typography and PDF templates, and for larger fleets we can scope deeper customisation including SSO and integrations. Get in touch to discuss what fits your operation.

Will it integrate with our existing systems?

Yes — for larger operations, Cargo Secure can connect to your TMS and other operational systems. We'll scope the integration work with your ops and IT teams as part of the rollout.

What about the technical details behind the calculations?

Cargo Secure's calculations are built by Australian engineers who know the NHVR Load Restraint Guide inside and out — covering g-force thresholds, friction coefficients, and performance standards across all restraint directions. If you'd like to dig into the methodology, get in touch and we'll connect you with our technical team.

Get in touch

Let's talk about your fleet.

Whether you're a single depot or a national operation, we'll walk you through Cargo Secure and find the right fit. No pressure, no jargon — just a conversation about what you need.

  • A walkthrough of the Cargo Secure calculator on a real load
  • Pricing tailored to your fleet size and use case
  • Cargo Secure customisation options if you need branding or integrations
  • We'll get back to you within one business day

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