COURSE OVERVIEW

This online North American Cargo Securement Program is designed to explain the fundamentals and general requirements of cargo securement, based upon the National Safety Code for Motor Carriers (Standard 10). After completing this course, an understanding should be gained of the cargo securement standard, requirements of carriers and drivers, and general cargo securement requirements including the securement system, minimum strength requirements, tiedowns and edge protectors, and cargo placement.

NSC Standard 10 – Cargo Securement

I-CAB RECOGNIZED COURSE

This content developer is recognized by the International Competency Assessment Board (I-CAB) for its expertise in this subject matter and is listed as a competency development resource for I-CAB assessments.

COURSE TOPICS

This online North American Cargo Securement Program covers the following topics:

History of the Cargo Securement Standard
Fundamentals of Cargo Securement
Guiding Principals
What does the Standard cover?
What does the Standard require of carriers and drivers?
Driver Inspections
Securement Options
Minimum Force Standards

General Cargo Securement Requirements

The Securement System
Components
Securing Devices
Appropriate System
Minimum Strength Requirements
Tiedowns
Edge Protectors
Cargo Placement
Number of Tiedowns

Optional Additional Topics

Energy Sector Specific
Logs
Dressed Lumber
Metal Coils
Paper Rolls
Concrete Pipe
Intermodal Containers
Vehicles as Cargo
Boulders
Roll-on/Roll-off and Hook Lift Containers

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Approximately 2 hours