Note: This is the seventh in a multi-part series that have published in advance of this year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck blitz from June 4-6. Previous coverage ...
Proper cargo securement can mean the difference between life or death. Imagine a commercial truck carrying heavy building materials, vehicles, supplies, or other freight traveling at a high rate of ...
The U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced that $250,000 will be provided from the agency’s budget to fund a study of the strength of cargo securement methods currently being used for ...
Central Oregon Truck Company's hands-on load securement training is very thorough. It has two trailers in its training bay. Cargo securement is one of two areas that is the focus of this year’s ...
The Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA) mandates and regulates proper cargo securement on applications including trucks, truck tractors, semitrailers, full trailers and pole trailers.
According to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) statistics, commercial motor vehicles transport an estimated 11 billion tons of cargo annually, which is approximately 71 percent of the nation’s ...
During Roadcheck, inspectors at weigh/inspection stations and pop-up inspection sites primarily conduct the North American Standard Level I Inspection. From May 12 to 14, enforcement personnel ...
Videos cover product information, usage tips and guidance on straps and more. The new Cargo Securement 101 training videos from Kinedyne discuss basic equipment information, usage tips and general ...
Shock-Gard leads the logistics industry in safety, innovation, and sustainability by advocating for compliance with evolving cargo securement standards. At Shock-Gard, we're dedicated to setting a ...