What does Fmcsr 392.9 cover?

What does Fmcsr 392.9 cover?

§ 392.9 Inspection of cargo, cargo securement devices and systems. (1) The commercial motor vehicle’s cargo is properly distributed and adequately secured as specified in §§ 393.100 through 393.136 of this subchapter.

What does Fmcsr 393.118 cover?

§ 393.118 What are the rules for securing dressed lumber or similar building products? (a) Applicability. The rules in this section apply to the transportation of bundles of dressed lumber, packaged lumber, building products such as plywood, gypsum board or other materials of similar shape.

What is load securement?

Load/cargo securement is a fairly simple safety concept. There is an expectation that items transported in or on your vehicle will stay on the vehicle until ready to be removed. The concept applies to just about anyone who operates a vehicle(s) to conduct business.

What does Fmcsr 393.114 cover?

(1) The front end structure must extend either to a height of 4 feet above the floor of the vehicle or to a height at which it blocks forward movement of any item or article of cargo being carried on the vehicle, whichever is lower.

What determines a CMV?

2832, at 2833) defined a “commercial motor vehicle” as one having a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,001 pounds or more; designed to transport more than 15 passengers, including the driver; or transporting hazardous materials in quantities requiring the vehicle to be placarded.

What are the specific rules for securing a load of dressed lumber?

§ 393.118 What are the rules for securing dressed lumber or similar building products?

• (i) The length of spacers between bundles must provide support to all pieces in the bottom row of the bundle.
• (ii) The width of individual spacers must be equal to or greater than the height.

Why is load securement important?

Under Part FMCRS 393.100, the company and driver must ensure cargo transported on a public road is loaded in a manner that prevents the cargo from leaking, spilling, blowing, or falling from the vehicle. In addition, the load or vehicle contents must be secured to prevent shifting.

What does Fmcsa 393.130 cover?

393.130 – Heavy Vehicles, Equipment and Machinery These requirements are applicable to the transportation of heavy vehicles, equipment and machinery which operate on wheels or tracks, such as front end loaders, bulldozers, tractors and power shovels and which individually weigh 4,536 kg (10,000 lbs) or more.