Load Securement: Common Load Securement Mistakes and Errors

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A driver is transporting a load of sand in a tank that is part of the vehicle structure. What is a common mistake regarding securement rules?

Securing the sand with a headerboard

Using tiedowns to secure the sand

Adding dunnage bags to the tank

Applying general cargo securement rules to bulk sand in a tank

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When using tiedowns on a trailer equipped with rub rails, what is a common mistake drivers make?

Attaching tiedowns only to the cargo

Using only synthetic webbing tiedowns

Placing tiedowns outside the rub rails when they should be inboard

Using edge protection on all tiedowns

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A driver is transporting a heavy vehicle weighing over 10,000 lbs. What is a common mistake regarding the securement method?

Securing the vehicle with only one tiedown

Using only ropes for securement

Using the rules for automobiles, light trucks, and vans instead of heavy equipment rules

Placing the vehicle in a closed van

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A driver uses a tiedown that is frayed and partially cut to secure cargo. What is the correct action to take before transport?

Tie a knot in the damaged area

Replace the tiedown with one in proper working order

Use the tiedown only for lightweight cargo

Double up the frayed tiedown with another

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A driver is using an unmarked welded steel chain as a tiedown. What is a common error in determining its working load limit (WLL)?

Using the chain only for lightweight cargo

Doubling the chain for increased WLL

Assuming the chain has a higher WLL than grade 30 proof coil

Marking the chain with a guessed WLL

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A driver is transporting several articles of cargo side by side, secured by transverse tiedowns. What is a common mistake in their placement?

Leaving space between the articles so they can shift toward each other

Placing all items in direct contact with each other

Securing each item individually

Using dunnage bags between the articles

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A driver is securing a load of steel pipes that could roll during transit. What is a common mistake to avoid when preventing the pipes from rolling?

Securing the pipes with rope only at one end

Using chocks that could become loose while driving

Placing the pipes directly on the trailer floor without support

Using only one tiedown for all pipes

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A driver is transporting a shipment of logs that are unitized by banding. What is a common mistake regarding securement rules for this load?

Assuming commodity-specific log rules apply instead of general securement rules

Using only one tiedown for the entire load

Placing the logs loosely in the trailer

Securing the load with straps over the banding

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A driver uses a tiedown that will be subject to abrasion where it touches the cargo. What is a common mistake to avoid?

Securing the tiedown loosely

Failing to use edge protection that resists abrasion, cutting, and crushing

Placing the tiedown over a soft surface

Using a tiedown with a higher working load limit

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A driver is transporting a load of concrete pipe bundled tightly together into a single rigid article. What is a common mistake regarding securement rules?

Securing each pipe individually

Placing the bundle in a sided vehicle

Applying commodity-specific concrete pipe rules instead of general securement rules

Using only one tiedown for the entire bundle

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