Metal Coils Endorsement (NYS) all Questions and Verified Solutions Latest Update This Year

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Metal Coils Endorsement (NYS) all

Questions and Verified Solutions

Latest Update This Year

QUESTION: 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.




QUESTION: As required by state and federal regulations, who is responsible for proper load
securement? - ANSWER-The motor carrier and driver.




QUESTION: A driver is required to check the cargo and its securing devices within how many
miles after beginning a trip? - ANSWER-50 Miles




QUESTION: 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.




QUESTION: What is the working load limit of unmarked 2-inch synthetic webbing? - ANSWER-
2,000 lbs.




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QUESTION: If a metal coil is secured with 3/8-inch chains that do not display a grade rating,
what is the default strength rating assigned to each chain? - ANSWER-2,650 lbs.




QUESTION: Transportation of one or more metal coils (individually or bundled together)
weighing 5,000 lbs. or more, must comply with which load securement requirement? -
ANSWER-Metal coil specific securement rules apply. Endorsement "M".

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.




QUESTION: 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.




QUESTION: 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.




QUESTION: How are tiedowns used to secure coils transported with eyes vertical on a flatbed
vehicle, in a sided vehicle or intermodal container with anchor points? - ANSWER-If the coil is



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fastened to a pallet, the pallet must be strong enough so it cannot collapse under the forces
described in the performance criteria (Section 1).




Tiedowns must be arranged in the following manner to prevent coils from tipping in the
forward, rearward, and side-to-side (lateral) directions;




1. At least one indirect tiedown attached diagonally from the left side of the vehicle, across the
eye of the coil, to the right side of the vehicle;




2. At least one indirect tiedown attached diagonally from the right side of the vehicle, across
the eye of the coil, to the left side of the vehicle;




3. At least one indirect tiedown attached side-to-side over the eye of the coil;




4. Either blocking and bracing, friction mats or direct tiedowns must be used to prevent forward
- rearward movement.




QUESTION: What structure or device is used to prevent longitudinal movement of the coil in
the forward direction? - ANSWER-At least one direct tiedown is required through its eye,
restricting forward motion.




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