Belly strapping: The lower stack of this load was secured before the top stack was placed aboard and tied down. There are more than enough straps to satisfy safety and regulatory demands. Securing ...

The American Trucking Associations’ Agricultural and Food Transporters Conference has requested an exemption from cargo securement regulations for certain agricultural commodities to allow what it ...

Fleets and drivers will need to be up to date on cargo securement requirements and regulations in a little over a month when the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance conducts its annual 72-hour ...

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced in a Federal Register notice published April 15 that truck drivers hauling certain agricultural commodities can now use alternate methods for ...

On-line training specialist Instructional Technologies Inc. (ITI), known for the PRO-TREAD lessons series, is offering free cargo securement training in advance of the annual Commercial Vehicle Safety ...

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking comments on a petition submitted by the American Trucking Associations requesting a determination that Alabama’s Metal Coil Securement Act is ...

When it comes to cargo securement, having the proper type and quantity of tie-downs is only half the battle. In order to safely secure a load, tie-downs must be in good working condition without cuts, ...

Severe weather, rough and steep roads, and congestion are just a few of the countless factors that can contribute to cargo becoming dislodged or shifting mid transit. Proper cargo securement is a must ...

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently announced a series of amendments to the U.S. Cargo Securement Regulations as to further harmonize them to the North American ...

Anyone who's seen van trailers with sides bulging outward or dented from inside knows that at least some of that is caused by shifting cargo. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration spells out ...

ANSBACH, Germany (May 13, 2015) -- The U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach Safety Office hosted load securement training April 28 through 30 at Urlas for 12th Combat Aviation Brigade and USAG Ansbach Soldiers ...

The 1994 implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) removed most barriers to trade and investment between the United States, Canada and Mexico. Many tariffs were eliminated ...