Trucker's hitch
The trucker's hitch is a compound knot commonly used for securing loads on trucks or trailers. The general arrangement, using loops and turns in the rope itself to form a crude block and tackle, has long been used to tension lines and is known by multiple names. Knot author Geoffrey Budworth claims the knot can be traced back to the days when carters and hawkers used horse-drawn conveyances to move their wares from place to place.
| Trucker's hitch | |
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Trucker's hitch with alpine butterfly loop | |
| Names | Trucker's hitch, dolly knot, Wakos transport knot, lorry driver's hitch, harvester's hitch, hay knot, sheepshank cinch, trucker's dolly, wagoner's hitch, power cinch, rope tackle |
| Category | Hitch |
| Related | versatackle knot, sheepshank |
| Typical use | Making a rope very tight, such as to secure an object to a vehicle |
| Caveat | Can produce excessive wear on rope, especially if tied repeatedly in the same spot |
| ABoK | #1514, #2124, #2125, #2126 |
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