an easy to use cargo restraining barrier device designed to keep items in a cargo area from moving around . the cargo restraining barrier is comprised of a vertical wall having peripheral flanges to hold and restrain packages . the flanges are provided with velcro hook - type material to securely grip carpeting in a cargo storage area such as the trunk of a car . the flanges surrounding the vertical wall on the cargo restraining barrier also includes spikes , and are constructed to use the shape and weight of packages , boxes , food items or other items to hold the barriers in position . in the preferred embodiment the vertical wall and flanges are of a molded hollow plastic construction allowing multiple cargo restraining barriers to be stacked for storage . optional embodiments provide hinged sections that fold to provide a vertical wall and flanges , and when unfolded , lie flat for storage .