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As 30+ year OTR flat bed trucker I cringe when I see pictures like that w/no padding under the straps over sharp edges.
A quick, violent & unexpected abrupt stop would send that obviously HEAVY machine right into your back pocket.
Not good, not to mention a citation for improper load securement should a DOT officer spot it.
When loading up my (1000 lb) lathe, into the bed of a pickup truck, I was fumbling around with the straps in such a way that one of the sellers quickly jumped up into the truck, taking pity on my obviously inept rigging skills, and helped me out. And I'm so grateful that he did. It took us a while, but the load was rock solid and comfortably made it home. There is no doubt that rigging is a learned skill.