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About this Course
Our Cargo Securement safety training course is FMCSA-aligned. Each class includes sections on governing bodies, regulations, safety procedures, special cargo security, among other topics. By undergoing safety training, you can avoid load loss, travel delays, higher insurance rates, injury, and damage to cargo, vehicles, and property. In addition to the written test, this course contains a checklist for employers to utilize when giving the FMCSA-mandated practical exam.
What Standards Does This Course Cover?
This course is aligned with FMCSA standard training requirements to cover:
- Title 49 CFR – Transportation §393 Subpart I: Protection Against Shifting and Falling Cargo
- §393.100 – Which types of commercial motor vehicles are subject to the cargo securement standards of this subpart, and what general requirements apply?
- §393.102 – What are the minimum performance criteria for cargo securement devices and systems?
- §393.104 – What standards must cargo securement devices and systems meet in order to satisfy the requirements of this subpart?
- §393.106 – What are the general requirements for securing articles of cargo?
- §393.108 – How is the working load limit of a tiedown, or the load restraining value of a friction mat, determined?
- §393.110 – What else do I have to do to determine the minimum number of tiedowns?
- §393.112 – Must a tiedown be adjustable?
- §393.114 – What are the requirements for front end structures used as part of a cargo securement system?
- §393.116 – 393.136 – Specific Securement Requirements by Commodity Type
Outline
Topics Covered
- Introduction
- Pre and Post Shift Inspections
- Federal Cargo Securement Standards
- Load Securement Systems
- Working With Load Limits
- Loading And Restraining Cargo
- Conclusion
What You’ll Learn
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- The significance of federal regulations
- Cargo security responsibilities for drivers and carriers
- FMCSA Regulations and Cargo Securement
- Load Limits
- Tie-downs, both direct and indirect
- Appropriate Techniques for Loading and Securing Cargo
- Inspections during travel and on route
- The Best Methods for Protecting Common Resources
FAQs
How Long Will It Take to Complete the Course?
Because everyone learns and progresses at different speeds, the amount of time you spend taking this training will vary. However, the estimated time for this training is 90 – 120 min.
Who Should Take This Flatbed Cargo Securement Training Course?
This course is designed for general employees.
Does This Course Meet FMCSA Requirements?
This course is aligned with FMCSA standard training requirements to cover:
- 49 CFR §393 Subpart I: Protection Against Shifting and Falling Cargo
- §393.100 – Which types of commercial motor vehicles are subject to the cargo securement standards of this subpart, and what general requirements apply?
- §393.102 – What are the minimum performance criteria for cargo securement devices and systems?
- §393.104 – What standards must cargo securement devices and systems meet in order to satisfy the requirements of this subpart?
- §393.106 – What are the general requirements for securing articles of cargo?
- §393.108 – How is the working load limit of a tiedown, or the load restraining value of a friction mat, determined?
- §393.110 – What else do I have to do to determine the minimum number of tiedowns?
- §393.112 – Must a tiedown be adjustable?
- §393.114 – What are the requirements for front end structures used as part of a cargo securement system?
- §393.116 – 393.136 – Specific Securement Requirements by Commodity Type
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