The point of the new cargo securement regulations is to reduce the quantity of accident. Thus, the harmony on the highways and in the truck driver’s life will be increased.
The updated cargo securement applies to the identical types of commercial motor vehicles and cargo. Furthermore, it covers all types of cargo except the bulk transportation like:
In addition, the new cargo securement rules apply to the following:
- Performance
- Securement Devices
- Tiedowns
- General Rule
- Cargo Placement
- Special Rule
- Specific Requirements
Provide Performance Criteria
The new performance criteria are applying to the cargo securement systems that truck drivers must withstand, for instance:
- Deceleration in forwarding direction
- Acceleration in rearward direction as well as lateral
