FMCSA Enforcement Segues
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You can easily spot the following issues on flatbed trucks on the road: 392.9 • When they do not have enough straps for length, or
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• When they do not have enough straps for weight.
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Cargo Securement A vehicle cannot be driven unless all equipment has been fastened and secured. 392.9(a)(2) If anything blocks the view or movement, or prevents the use of emergency equipment or exit, the vehicle should not be driven. 392.9(a)(3) Insight: Although this paragraph says drivers do not have to check "sealed loads", most enforcement personnel can only cite the driver, because they do not have the means to cite the shipper. 392.9(b)(4) Prevention Against Loss or Shifting of Loads. When hauling cargo, drivers must make sure it is properly secured to prevent leaking, spilling, blowing, or falling from the vehicle. 393.100(b) Cargo must be contained and secured to prevent shifting that would affect a vehicle's stability or maneuverability. 393.100(c)
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All the devices used to secure cargo must meet the requirements of §393.102. 393.104(a) Drivers must ensure all tiedowns and parts used to secure cargo are working properly and have no damage, such as cracks or cuts, that could cause failure. 393.104(b)