CARGO SECURING DEVICE, TONNEAU COVER SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF USE

A cargo securing device, a tonneau cover system comprising the cargo securing device, and a method of using the cargo securing device. The tonneau cover system includes a tonneau cover assembly having a tonneau cover and opposing frame rails supporting the tonneau cover on a cargo area of a vehicle. The cargo securing device includes a sleeve and an opening that provides access into the sleeve. The sleeve receives one or more panels of the tonneau cover so that the sleeve surrounds at least a portion of the one or more panels. The cargo securing device can be employed to secure cargo within the cargo area.