Overview
Successful commercial motor drivers must do all that they can to properly secure cargo in dry van trailers. Poorly secured cargo can result in damage to cargo or vehicles, delays due to roadside enforcement, and potential accidents that can cause injuries or even loss of life.
To avoid problems, dry van drivers must be able to position and secure their cargo properly. They must also understand the regulations and recognize the potential hazards related to cargo securement.
- This course is designed to help learners understand how to properly secure different types of cargo in dry van trailers.
- Dry Vans Cargo Securement eLearning course covers the following topic:
- Cargo Securement Basics
- The Regulations
- Cargo Securement Devices
- Cargo Securement Plan
- Inspecting Your Cargo
- Inspecting Your Dry Van
- Loading Your Cargo
- Cargo Securement Inspections
- Cargo Securement Basics
- After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the various cargo securement options and situations where each would be appropriate
- Describe how to safely load and secure cargo
- Specify what should be inspected during pre-trip and en route inspections
- Intended Audience: Dry van operators
- Length: 30 minutes
- Regs Covered: 49 CFR 392.9 and 393
- Copyright Date: 2017