Abstract: A tiedown hitch for trucks and the like includes a medial body portion having a longitudinal axis, with a hook portion extending from one end and an eye portion extending from the opposed end. An interior hook surface is provided with an insert having a relatively large radius, so that the rope or line cannot be abraded or damaged by engagement with the hook. The hook insert may comprise a channel member bent into an arcuate shape and pressed onto the interior hook surface. Alternatively, the interior hook surface may be chamfered to provide a smooth arcuate exterior face to engage the rope or line secured about the hook portion. The eye portion includes a closed interior slot extending generally coaxially with the longitudinal axis and dimensioned to receive the rope or line therethrough. The medial body portion includes an arcuate closed slot formed therein, the slot defining a single finger that serves as a cleat to secure the rope or line passing thereabout.