The new Cargo Securement Flatbeds training program teaches drivers how to keep their flatbed loads in place and in compliance with 49 CFR Section 392.9 and Part 393, Subpart I.

In 2015, the last time Roadcheck focused on cargo, inspectors issued 2,439 violations for load securement. The most common violation was failure to prevent shifting/loss of load.

Cargo securement issues accounted for 12.2% of out of service (OOS) violations during last year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance International Roadcheck, the No. 4 violation on the list ...

If the load is 40,000 pounds, all the tie-downs together must equal at least 20,000. There are further rules for blocking dense cargo.

The number of cargo securement out-of-service violations that inspectors found in the U.S. was 1,969 or 12.4% of all out-of-service violations found during Roadcheck.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration outlines cargo securement rules. Violations can affect a fleet's safety scores in its Compliance, Safety, Accountability program. (Ancra) ...

Trucks Trucks & Accessories Trailer Accessories 6 Tips to Keep Cargo Securement Tie-Downs in Proper Working Condition It’s important to closely examine cargo control equipment before securing ...

How cargo securement impacts Compliance, Safety, Accountability scores and what carriers and drivers can do to keep from getting dinged for load securement violations.

The prevention of accidents caused by cargo shifting or falling during transport was the impetus for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's 2002 Final Rule mandating ...

FMCSA has granted a waiver to allow alternate cargo securement methods for certain agricultural commodities. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced in a Federal Register notice ...

As supply chains face growing demands, improper cargo securement can result in costly delays, damaged goods, and increased liability. With regulations evolving and securement technologies advancing, ...