- Each outside log should bear against at least two stakes, one near each end of the log.
- Secure each log with at least two tiedowns if shorter logs are carried on top of the stack.
- Each end of the log should extend at least 3 inches beyond the stakes.
- Must be cradled in two or more bunks or contained by stakes.
From The CDL Manual
Requirements for securing longwood loaded lengthwise
- Longwood must be cradled in two or more bunks or contained by stakes.
- Each outside log should bear against at least two stakes, one near each end of the log.
- Each end of the log should extend at least 0.15 m (6 in) beyond the stakes.
- If shorter logs are carried on top of the stack, secure each log with at least two tiedowns.
- Components should be in proper working order.
- If a tiedown would be subject to cutting or abrasion, edge protection should be used.
- These all qualify as requirements.
- There should be no knots in the tiedowns.
From The CDL Manual
Requirements for Securement System:
- In proper working order with no damaged or weakened components that affect their performance or reduce their working load limit.
- No knots.
- Attached and secured in a manner that prevents them from coming loose during transit.
- Able to be tightened by a driver of an in-transit vehicle.
- Located inboard of rub rails whenever practicable.
- Edge protection must be used when a tiedown would be subject to abrasion or cutting.
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- 1
- Depends on the weight of the cargo.
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From The CDL Manual
Requirements for Securement System:
- In proper working order with no damaged or weakened components that affect their performance or reduce their working load limit.
- No knots.
- Attached and secured in a manner that prevents them from coming loose during transit.
- Able to be tightened by a driver of an in-transit vehicle.
- Located inboard of rub rails whenever practicable.
- Edge protection must be used when a tiedown would be subject to abrasion or cutting.
- Lean them to the outside.
- Lean them against each other.
- Place them in direct contact with each other.
- Turn them so only their corners are touching.
From The CDL Manual
Choose one of two options for positioning bundles:
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Option #1:
Place bundles in direct contact with each other.
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Option #2:
Provide a means (such as dunnage or blocking) to prevent the bundles from shifting towards each other.
- Placing bundles against the bulkhead or front end.
- Using tiedowns.
- These are all valid methods.
- Employing blocking equipment.
From The CDL Manual

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Option #1
Place bundles against bulkhead/front end structure.
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Option #2
When different tiers need to be secured, use a combination of blocking equipment and tiedowns.
- If spacers are comprised of layers of material, the layers must be unitized or fastened together to ensure that the spacer performs as a single piece of material.
- The height of each spacer must be equal or greater than the width.
- Spacers must provide good interlayer friction.
- The length of spacers must provide support to all pieces in the bottom row of the bundle.
From The CDL Manual
Spacer Requirements
- The length of spacers must provide support to all pieces in the bottom row of the bundle.
- The width of each spacer must be equal or greater than the height.
- Spacers must provide good interlayer friction.
- If spacers are comprised of layers of material, the layers must be unitized or fastened together to ensure that the spacer performs as a single piece of material.
- 1
- 2
- It depends on weight
- 0
From The CDL Manual
Tiedowns over the top tier of bundles with a minimum of 2 tiedowns over each top bundle longer than 1.52 m (5 ft).
- Friction mat
- Cleated mat
- These can all be used for securement.
- Piece of wood with friction surface
From The CDL Manual
High Friction Devices
- Friction mat
- Piece of wood with friction surface
- Cleated mat
- Other specialized equipment
- 2,268 lbs
- 5,000 lbs
- 50,000 lbs
- It depends on the size of the coils.
From The CDL Manual
Size of coil
All metal coil shipments that, individually or together, weigh 2,268 kg (5,000 lb.) or more must be secured according to the specific requirements in this section.
Exception: Metal coils that weigh less than 2,268 kg (5,000 lb.) may be secured according to general securement requirements.
- Attach at least one tiedown diagonally across eye of coil from left side of vehicle to right side of vehicle.
- These are all requirements.
- Attach at least one tiedown over eye of coil from side-to-side.
- Attach at least one tiedown diagonally across eye of coil from right side of vehicle to left side of vehicle.
From The CDL Manual
To prevent the coil from tipping forward, rearward, and sideways, arrange tiedowns to include the following:
- Attach at least one tiedown diagonally across eye of coil from left side of vehicle to right side of vehicle.
- Attach at least one tiedown diagonally across eye of coil from right side of vehicle to left side of vehicle.
- Attach at least one tiedown over eye of coil from side-to-side.