DOT Cargo Securement

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) determined improperly loaded or secured cargo on commercial vehicles is more likely to cause a crash than anything else. This course shows truck drivers how to safely load and secure cargo, so it stays put in transit.

Focused on teaching drivers the cargo securement regulations established by the DOT, this course shows how different types of cargo should be loaded and secured on vehicles so it can be transported safely. Covering each of the salient points in the North American Cargo Securement Standard, this course explains the regulations’ requirements and prohibitions, regardless of whether drivers load the cargo themselves.

Use this course so all employees learn how to properly load and secure all types of cargo and why it is vital to adhere to the DOT Cargo Securement regulations.

   This course is in the Video On Demand format, to read about Video On Demand features click here.

Truck and commercial vehicle drivers and all employees involved in loading and securing vehicle cargo

• Introduction
• The DOT Cargo Securement Standard
• Securement Systems
• Working With Load Limits
• Loading And Restraining Cargo
• Conclusion

• DOT HazMat: General Awareness/Familiarization
• DOT HazMat: Security Awareness
• DOT: HAZMAT: Security Awareness