What is the minimum amount of force that a cargo securement system should be expected
to withstand when traveling on a curve, ramp or when changing lanes? - ANSWER The
minimum side-to-side or lateral force = 50% of the cargo weight when traveling on a curve or
ramp, changing lanes or turning.
What types of commercial vehicles are required to comply with the cargo securement
regulations? - ANSWER trucks, truck tractors, semi-trailers, full trailers and tractor-pole
trailers with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 lbs.
If an aluminum coil weighs 12,000 lbs., the load securement must provide 6,000 lbs. of
securement to prevent movement in the rearward direction. How is this performance
criteria expressed in terms of gravity ("g")? - ANSWER 0.5 g.
What is the definition of Working Load Limit (WLL)? - ANSWER The maximum load that
may be applied to a component of a cargo securement system during normal service; it is
usually assigned by the manufacturer of the component.
As required by state and federal regulations, who is responsible for proper load securement?
- ANSWER The motor carrier and driver.
A driver is required to check the cargo and its securing devices within how many miles after
beginning a trip? - ANSWER 50 Miles
What is the maximum working load limit of a binder with a handle marked "3/8-G7, 7/16-
G43"? - ANSWER A. 3/8-G7 = 6,600 lbs.
B. 7/16-G43 = 7,200 lbs.
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to withstand when traveling on a curve, ramp or when changing lanes? - ANSWER The
minimum side-to-side or lateral force = 50% of the cargo weight when traveling on a curve or
ramp, changing lanes or turning.
What types of commercial vehicles are required to comply with the cargo securement
regulations? - ANSWER trucks, truck tractors, semi-trailers, full trailers and tractor-pole
trailers with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 lbs.
If an aluminum coil weighs 12,000 lbs., the load securement must provide 6,000 lbs. of
securement to prevent movement in the rearward direction. How is this performance
criteria expressed in terms of gravity ("g")? - ANSWER 0.5 g.
What is the definition of Working Load Limit (WLL)? - ANSWER The maximum load that
may be applied to a component of a cargo securement system during normal service; it is
usually assigned by the manufacturer of the component.
As required by state and federal regulations, who is responsible for proper load securement?
- ANSWER The motor carrier and driver.
A driver is required to check the cargo and its securing devices within how many miles after
beginning a trip? - ANSWER 50 Miles
What is the maximum working load limit of a binder with a handle marked "3/8-G7, 7/16-
G43"? - ANSWER A. 3/8-G7 = 6,600 lbs.
B. 7/16-G43 = 7,200 lbs.
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