Load Securement and Distribution (US)

Poor load securement is responsible for approximately 25% of accidents involving trucks. The Load Securement and Distribution (US) course is designed to provide drivers and logistics professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to properly secure and distribute cargo according to the North American Cargo Securement Standard. This course ensures that participants understand the importance of preventing cargo shifts, tipping, or loss during transit, which is essential for maintaining road safety and compliance with federal regulations.

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Learning Objectives

Understand the North American Cargo Securement Standard: Learn the regulations governing cargo securement in the United States and Canada, including the requirements for vehicle structure, securing devices, and blocking/bracing equipment.
Master the Use of Tiedowns and Securement Systems: Gain practical knowledge on how to properly apply tie-downs and securement systems to prevent cargo movement during transit, including calculations for working load limits and aggregate working load limits.

Ensure Compliance with Securement and Distribution Methods: Understand the proper methods for securing different types of cargo, such as concrete pipes and rollable items, and how to prevent shifting, tipping, and loss during transit.
Conduct Effective Pre-Trip and In-Transit Inspections: Learn the responsibilities of drivers in conducting thorough inspections before and during transit to ensure that cargo remains secure and compliant with regulations.

Course Outline

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Jerry's Story
3. Introduction
2. Standard and Requirements
1. Importance of Load Securement and Load Distribution
2. North American Cargo Securement Standard
3. Driver and Carrier Requirements
4. Cargo Securement Requirements
3. Securement Systems
1. Securement Systems
2. Knowledge Check: Backward and Sideways Force
3. Knowledge Check: Securement System Elements
4. Vehicle Structure
5. Securing Devices
6. Tiedowns
7. Blocking and Bracing
8. Covered Cargo and Specific Requirements
9. Three Conditions
10. Loading Cargo
11. Knowledge Check: Rubrails
12. Knowledge Check: Wood for Blocking or Bracing
13. Knowledge Check: Prevent Shifting And Tipping
4. Tiedowns
1. Number of Tiedowns
2. Attaching Tiedowns
3. Tiedowns Attached to Cargo
4. Tiedowns Passing Over Cargo
5. Low-friction Situations

5. Load Limits
1. Working Load Limits
2. Aggregate Working Load Limits
3. Scenario: Number of Tiedowns
4. Scenario: Working Load Limit
5. Scenario: Aggregate Working Load Limit
6. Inspection
1. Pre-Trip Inspection
2. Inspection During Transit
7. Concrete Pipe
1. Example: Securing Concrete Pipe
2. Knowledge Check: Concrete Pipe 1
3. Knowledge Check: Concrete Pipe 2
4. Concrete Pipe Blocking
5. Concrete Pipe Arrangement
6. Bell Pipes
7. Concrete Pipe Securement
8. Conclusion
1. Summary

Training Process

Duration: 35 minutes. Access: Available online with 24/7 access, allowing participants to complete the course at their own pace. Certification: Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certification in Load Securement and Distribution. Prerequisites: No prior training required. Suitable for all commercial drivers and logistics personnel.

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