043220
Load Securing for Transport:
Course 043220

Course Summary:
The Load Securing for Transport course instructs in the proper use of load securing equipment and proper load placement taking into consideration of potential load weight and unique shapes. The retrain frequency for this course is 36 months.

The training includes the following topics:

Definitions pertaining to tractor-trailer rigs and devices
Driver responsibilities
Department of Transportation rules of load securement
Pre-use and in transit inspection and repair tie-downs
Precautions and limitations as related to load securement
Relationships of cargo to vehicle control
Protection against shifting and falling cargo
Intermodal cargo containers
Load weight estimating
Use of Crosby tie-down calculator

Target Audience:
This course is intended for a general audience.

Course Prerequisites:
There are no course prerequisites.

Course Evaluation:
An examination will be used to measure student mastery of the training objectives. The student must attain a score of 80 percent or higher on the written examination for successful course completion.

Course Length:
8 hours

Course Frequency:
1 time each quarter and upon request