Flatbed Load Securement Book

Vehicle must be designed and built or adapted for transportation of logs.

Flatbed load securement book.

Components of a securement system. The aggregate working load limit of any securement system must be at least 50 of the weight of the cargo being secured. Components of the securement system section 3 1 2 specially designed vehicle. Load distribution and securement.

Three ways to transport cargo. Picture of cargo tied down on a truck inspection requirements section 2 3 2 the driver is responsible for the following cargo securement inspection activities. Properly secured flatbed cargo prevents items from shifting spilling blowing or falling from the vehicle. Broad category pertaining to inspection of cargo systems.

Load securement some think that a chain is a chain a rope is a rope and both are just as good as the other when securing a load. Motor carriers operating in interstate commerce must comply with the new requirements beginning january 1 2004. Containing immobilizing and securing cargo. Damaged securement system tie downs.

Safely load and secure specific types of commodities. Apply the securement requirements in the north american cargo securement standard. If you follow the requirements in the north american cargo securement standard you will be in compliance with. General cargo securement requirements.

Failing to secure cargo. If shortwood is embedded in load of longwood it can be treated as longwood. Any stack that includes shortwood must follow the shortwood securement requirements. Compliance with federal cargo securement regulations is required on all types of commercial motor vehicles and violations can have serious consequences under the.

The new rules are based on the north american cargo securement standard model regulations reflecting the results of a multi year research program to evaluate u s. Top 10 cargo. Roll on roll off and hook containers what does this section cover. The requirements in this section apply to the transportation of roll on roll off and hook lift containers.

However this line of thinking can lead to disastrous consequences. Inspect a secured load for compliance with the north american cargo securement standard. No improper heavy vehicle machine securement. The cargo securement flatbeds course is an informative and interactive program designed to instruct professional drivers on the procedures and protocols for ensuring that a cargo is properly secured on a flatbed truck.

Chapter 1 fundamentals of cargo securement. On september 27 2002 the federal motor carrier safety administration fmcsa published new cargo securement rules. Guiding principle of cargo securement. Driver s handbook on cargo securement chapter 12.