Truck & Cab Safety Braces

Dump Body and Tilt-Cab Safety Braces for Safer Maintenance

Help reduce technicians’ exposure to unexpected equipment movement with frame-mounted safety stands for commercial and municipal fleets. Our Dump Brace® and Cab Brace® products add secondary support beneath raised dump bodies and tilted cabs.

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Fast Single-Technician Setup
Direct Frame Connection
Heavy-Duty Mechanical Support
Built for Fleet Maintenance
Cab Brace®: 2020 Safety Innovation Award

Raised Equipment Can Move Without Warning

Truck Safety USA braces add a frame-mounted support before technicians work beneath raised dump bodies or tilted cabs, reducing reliance on hydraulic systems and improvised supports.

OUR SAFETY BRACES

Heavy-duty dump truck bed safety locks and tilt-cab support braces designed to reduce the risk of sudden equipment movement during maintenance.

Super Duty Dump Brace® Dump Truck Bed Safety Locks - DB-3.5SD (pairs)

Super Duty Dump Brace® Dump Truck Bed Safety Locks - DB-3.5SD (pairs)

Part No. DB-3.5SD
A raised dump bed can move unexpectedly if hydraulic pressure drops or a component fails. The Super Duty Dump Brace® adds frame-mounted secondary support beneath raised dump bodies.

One technician can install and secure a pair, one brace at a time, in approximately 60 seconds using its chain-free, two-bolt clamping mechanism.
  • Designed for raised dump bodies
  • Direct frame-mounted clamping
  • Installed one brace at a time
  • Approximately 60-second single-technician setup
  • Sold and intended to be used as a pair
$999.00 per pair
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Cab Brace® CB-1 Fire Engine Cab Safety Lock

Cab Brace® CB-1 Fire Engine Cab Safety Lock

Part No. CB-1
Raised tilt cabs can move unexpectedly if the lifting system loses pressure or a component shifts during service. The Cab Brace® adds an adjustable support point between the truck chassis and a raised cab.

Its compact, frame-mounted design helps preserve access to the work area and can be positioned, adjusted, and secured in under two minutes.
  • Designed for fire apparatus and tilt-cab vehicles
  • Adjustable height and angle
  • Two-bolt frame-mounted clamping mechanism
  • Compact design helps preserve under-cab workspace
  • Installs in under two minutes
$1,249.00 each
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HOW OUR SAFETY BRACES WORK

Clear installation steps for the DUMP BRACE® pair and CAB BRACE®.

DUMP BRACE®

IMPORTANT: Install the DUMP BRACE® safety locks one at a time. Completely install and secure the first brace before installing the second brace.
PREPARE THE TRUCK AND INSTALL THE FIRST BRACE
1

STEP ONE

Raise bed to desired height, turn off engine.

2

STEP TWO

Using the handle, set the first DUMP BRACE® safety lock onto the truck frame with the clamping mechanism beneath the flange.

3

STEP THREE

Slide the first DUMP BRACE® safety lock down the truck frame toward the raised bed frame.

4

STEP FOUR

Using a ratchet, tighten the two bolts securely to engage the clamping mechanism.

INSTALL THE SECOND BRACE
5

STEP FIVE

Using the handle, set the second DUMP BRACE® safety lock onto the truck frame with the clamping mechanism beneath the flange.

6

STEP SIX

Slide the second DUMP BRACE® safety lock down the truck frame toward the raised bed frame.

7

STEP SEVEN

Using a ratchet, tighten the two bolts securely to engage the clamping mechanism.

BEFORE BEGINNING WORK: Confirm that both DUMP BRACE® safety locks have been completely installed and secured.

CAB BRACE®

Installs in under two minutes

STEP ONE

With the truck cab tilted in the open position, place CAB BRACE® on the truck frame member with the clamping mechanism beneath the flange.

STEP TWO

Adjust the height and angle to the appropriate positions. Move the CAB BRACE® toward the cab frame to wedge it between the truck frame and the open cab frame.

STEP THREE

Using a ratchet, tighten the two bolts to secure the clamping mechanism to the truck frame.

WHY HYDRAULICS ALONE AREN'T ENOUGH

Mechanical Support for Raised Dump Beds and Tilt Cabs

Hydraulic leaks, pressure loss, or component failure can cause dangerous movement without warning. Truck Safety USA braces add purpose-built secondary support before technicians work underneath.

  • Helps Reduce Pressure-Loss Risk
    Adds secondary mechanical support to help minimize sudden movement if hydraulic pressure drops.
  • Direct Frame Connection
    Clamps to structural truck-frame members instead of relying on chains or loosely positioned props.
  • Application-Specific Designs
    Designed specifically for raised dump-bed and tilt-cab maintenance applications.
  • Visible, Verifiable Setup
    Allows technicians to position, tighten, and inspect the brace before beginning work underneath.

Put mechanical support in place before maintenance begins.

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THE TRUCK SAFETY USA ADVANTAGE

Heavy-Duty Truck Safety Equipment for Faster, More Consistent Setup

If your team's spending ten minutes per setup wrestling with chains or adjusting multiple components, that's productivity lost.

Single-Person Setup
Both products are designed for single-technician installation using a ratchet and frame-mounted clamping mechanism.
Proudly Made in the USA
Each component is designed and constructed in Virden, Illinois.
Frame-Clamping Stability
The DB-3.5SD clamps directly to the truck-frame flange, creating a defined and repeatable support point without chains or hand rigging.
Tested in Real-World Conditions
Designed in the Shop, Proven in the Field - Real-world experience matters. With thousands of customers in the United States and internationally, our products have been used in maintenance operations across a wide range of industries and applications.
Practical Fleet Safety Support
Help standardize raised-bed and raised-cab support procedures without adding unnecessary setup complexity.
Wide Vehicle Compatibility
DUMP BRACE® safety locks offer a wide range of compatible standard applications, as well as custom capabilities to suit specific needs.
Custom Capabilities
DUMP BRACE® safety locks are available for standard applications, with custom capabilities for specific fleet requirements.
Award-Winning Innovation
The Cab Brace® received the 2020 Work Truck Show Innovation Award in the Safety category for its purpose-built raised-cab support design.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What trucks does the Dump Brace® fit?
The Super Duty Dump Brace® DB-3.5SD fits standard frame flanges from 3½ to 5 inches and offers a wide range of compatible standard applications. Applications include single- and double-axle dump trucks, mining trucks, dump trailers, flat-tilt trailers, forestry trucks, chipper trucks, and rollback trucks. Custom capabilities are also available to suit specific needs. If you have questions about your setup, give us a call.
What vehicles can use the Cab Brace®?
The Cab Brace® CB-1 is designed to support raised tilt cabs during maintenance, including fire engines and other tilt-cab vehicles. Contact Truck Safety USA with the vehicle make, model, year, and cab configuration to verify compatibility.
How quickly can the safety braces be installed?
One technician can install a DUMP BRACE® pair, one brace at a time, in approximately 60 seconds. The CAB BRACE® can be positioned, adjusted, and secured in under two minutes.
Why use a mechanical brace if the truck already has hydraulics?
Hydraulic pressure can drop because of leaking lines, damaged hoses, valve failure, or other component problems. A purpose-built mechanical brace provides secondary support before technicians work beneath a raised dump bed or tilt cab.
Are Truck Safety USA braces OSHA-certified?
OSHA generally establishes workplace-safety requirements rather than certifying individual products. Truck Safety USA braces meets/exceeds OSHA amd ISO standards.
How quickly does Truck Safety USA ship?
In-stock products usually ship within 48 hours by UPS Ground from Virden, Illinois. Delivery time depends on the destination, order size, and product availability.
Do you offer fleet pricing and purchase orders?
Yes. Truck Safety USA works with municipalities, fire departments, fleet operators, construction companies, and other commercial buyers. Request a quote for volume pricing, purchase-order options, and compatibility assistance.

PUT FRAME-MOUNTED SUPPORT IN PLACE BEFORE MAINTENANCE

Equip dump-body and tilt-cab vehicles with braces designed for single-technician setup and repeatable frame-mounted installation.

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