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What Is Load Securement?
Load securement plays an essential role in equipment transportation. Whether you work in construction or another heavy equipment industry, you're likely transporting your equipment from place to place. Following load securement best practices and regulations protects your investments and everyone on the road.
The Basics of Load Securement
Load securement refers to placing an item on a vehicle and keeping it in place until it's ready to be removed. Proper load securement is a safety practice to protect materials in transport and prevent incidents on the road that can hurt drivers and cause costly damage.
With many operations transporting different types of cargo, the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) created standards to define requirements for securing loads. This regulation is called the North American Cargo Securement Standard.
What To Check When Loading Equipment
Weight & Dimensions
FMCSA standards, under the Department of Transportation (DOT), will often refer to the weight and dimension of equipment when referring to load securement. You should know the exact measurements and weight of your heavy equipment.
Trailer Capacity
Knowing your trailer's capacity is an important safety practice for all types of hauling. You should always haul materials and equipment within your trailer's capacity capabilities. If you don't, you run the risk of your trailer failing.
Overweight Permits
Overweight or oversized permit requirements vary by state - defined by various measurements that qualify a load as oversized. If your load qualifies as oversized, you'll have to abide by a series of restrictions to transport it safely and compliantly.
DOT Tie-Downs
Tie-down requirements for heavy equipment vary by size and equipment type. The DOT outlines the various tie-down methods for different kinds of securement devices and vehicles to protect your equipment and everyone on the road.
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