Fleet · Free course
Cargo Securement & Load/Weight
How to secure a load and manage weight so cargo doesn't shift, fall, or make the vehicle unstable: why unsecured loads are deadly, the securement basics…
What you’ll learn
By the end of this course.
Explain why an unsecured load is dangerous to you and others
Apply the securement basics: block, brace, and tie down
Use enough tiedowns and respect the working load limit
Distribute weight properly for vehicle stability
Stay within GVWR and axle weight limits
Check cargo before and during the trip
References & standards
Grounded in the source material.
- FMCSA — Cargo securement rules (49 CFR 393 Subpart I)
- NHTSA — Unsecured loads
- FMCSA — Vehicle weight & size
- OSHA — Motor Vehicle Safety
This is awareness training. It supports your program; it is not a substitute for site-specific procedures or hands-on competency where a standard requires it.
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