Public safety requires that cargo being transported on the highway system must remain on or within the transporting vehicle under all conditions which could reasonably be expected to occur in normal driving. During this course we will review the procedures for securing cargo to include tie down requirements (direct and indirect); how to determine the number of tie downs required; when to re-examine and adjust cargo. We will also discuss the types of tie downs and how to inspect chains and synthetic straps for damage and when they are no longer serviceable.
