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In studying incidents that involve commercial vehicles, the Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) determined that cargo being loaded and secured incorrectly is more likely to cause a crash than any other type of problem.
The DOT has established “cargo securement” regulations to specify how different types of cargo should be loaded and secured so that it can be transported safely.
This program discusses the goals of the DOT’s Cargo Securement Standard, the requirements that the Standard places on motor carriers and drivers, and what drivers should do to ensure that the cargo on the truck they are driving stays put when they’re on the road.
What are the DOT Cargo Securement regulations, and how do they apply to different types of cargo?
What is the number one cause of accidents when it comes to commercial trucks and motor carriers? (The FMCSA has determined how cargo is loaded and secured, and the spills that result from improperly loaded cargo are the main cause of accidents for commercial drivers).
That is why there are FMCSA regulations in place to keep truck drivers and those on the road safe at all times.
What are the problems associated with improperly loading truck cargo?
(cargo shift, losing the load on the road, instability of truck, lost cargo causing other vehicles to crash, damage to the cargo, loss of life, and more)
What is the North American cargo securement standard?
(It requires that cargo being transported over the roadways on trucks with a GVWR of over 10,000 pounds must be properly distributed and remain secure under all driving conditions)
What are some best practices when it comes to truck drivers securing their load on a motor carrier?
(Never allow the cargo to obscure a driver’s front view or to the side of them, never allow a driver’s free movement of their arms and legs to be interfered with, never allow a load to prevent the driver from easily exiting the vehicle’s cab, and more)
Who is responsible for the load being secure?
Is it the person who secured the load or the truck driver? (the driver is always responsible for the load being properly secured even if they aren’t the person who loaded it)
What are the rules around how to secure a load of cargo?
(it must be secured in a manner that is appropriate for its shape, strength, size, and other things that make sure the load stays put and doesn’t move)
What three conditions does the North American Cargo Securement Standard require for a secure payload?
If the cargo is on a load deck or flatbed trailer, it must be immobilized using blocking and bracing to prevent shifting or tipping.
If the cargo can be immobilized or secure within a vehicle, then tie-downs along with blocking, bracing, and friction mats are appropriate.
If the cargo is fully contained, it must be restrained against horizontal movement.
Are the securement systems the same for all types of loads?
(No, certain materials, such as metal coils or concrete pipe on flatbed trailers, will be very different from those loads in intermodal containers or other equipment)
What is the driver handbook on cargo securement and why is it important?
This Load Securement Training Also Teaches:
What type of wood is allowed for blocking and bracing when securing cargo?
(hardwood that is properly seasoned and doesn’t include knots, splits, or decay)
How does a CDL driver determine they have adequate equipment to secure the cargo?
(load securement begins with establishing how much the cargo weighs, determining the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of the truck they are driving, determining the curb weight, and more described in training)
What is a “Working Load Limit” or WLL? Is there default working load limits as it relates to load securement?
What is an “Aggregate Working Load Limit” or AWALL?
Where to properly secure a tie down?
(Directly to the cargo on one end and to an anchor point on the other end, or to an anchor point on one end and then attached to another anchor point on the other end)
Is there a limit to how many tie-downs can be used?
(Yes, described in the video)
and much more….
Commercial motor vehicles are likely a key part of your business. Keeping your CDL drivers safe is critical to your operation, and securing cargo is critical to your customers.
Also, keeping the cargo they are transporting safe and secure is just good business practice, let alone being safe for drivers, other vehicles, etc.
That is why training your truck drivers on proper Cargo Securement rules, federal regulations, and proper securement techniques is so important.
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