Tag: cargo securement

Business

FMCSA approves alternate cargo securement methods for certain agricultural commodities

The waiver allows for alternate securement for agricultural commodities transported in wood and plastic boxes and large fiberglass tubs, or for hay, straw and cotton bales that are grouped into large singular units.

April 17, 2019

Business

ATA ag group seeks cargo securement exemption for certain freight

AFTC in its exemption application states there are no commodity-specific tie-down rules for agricultural commodities transported in wood and plastic boxes and large fiberglass tubs, or for hay, straw and cotton bales that are grouped into large singular units.

January 8, 2018

Business

Kinedyne hosting cargo securement webinar ahead of Roadcheck inspection blitz

The webinar is slated to be part of the inaugural International Cargo Securement Awareness Month ongoing through May. The free cargo securement regulation training webinar will be held Tuesday, May 30, from 2-3 p.m. Eastern time.

May 15, 2017

Business

Load securement to be focus of annual Roadcheck inspection blitz

Violations related to cargo securement include failure to prevent shifting/loss of cargo, failure to secure truck equipment, damaged tie-downs, insufficient tie-downs and loose tie-downs.

March 13, 2017

Business

Changes to violation weighting, more posted this weekend

Among changes taking place this week are the introduction of a new hazmat-specific BASIC and adjustments in various violation weights.

December 3, 2012

Channel 19

Sound off on CSA changes via score/data preview

As CVSA’s RoadCheck inspection blitz continues this week, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a call to action that makes clear the importance of safety scoring to motor carriers and independents. Through the end of the month, you’ll be able to preview refinements the agency has made to the CSA program’s Safety Measurement […]

June 6, 2012