I do have straps going from one side of the truck to the other side holding it together... and on the back end.. I've two sets of straps holding the back gate in place.. so all in all.. a total of 7 straps in place.. five over the top of the load.. and two on the back end.. Its in good shape.. if Something would to go wrong.. I will post on here.. saying Bear You told Me so.. LOL..