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Go!When securing a single metal coil with eyes vertical:
To prevent the coil from tipping forward, rearward, and sideways, arrange tiedowns to include the following:
What is the presumed resistance to horizontal movement of friction mats?
Note: Friction mats, which are not marked by the manufacturer, are assumed to provide a resistance to horizontal movement equal to 50% of the cargo weight that is resting on the mat.
The maximum distance from the rear allowed for attaching mechanisms used to secure roll-on/roll-off containers is:
Attach mechanisms used to secure the rear end of a roll-on/roll-off or hook lift container no more than two meters (6.5 feet) from the rear of the container.
When securing concrete pipe up to 45 inches loaded crosswise, tiedowns through the pipe must be:
An anchor point is defined as:
Part of the structure, fitting, or attachment on a vehicle or cargo to which a tiedown is attached.
Aggregate Working Load Limit is defined as:
The summation of the working load limits or restraining capacity of all devices used to secure an article on a vehicle.
When securing paper rolls with eyes horizontal, which of the following should be used to secure the rear-most roll?
Note: Chocks, Wedges, or Blocking Securing the Front or Rear Roll - Hold in place by some means in addition to friction so they cannot become unintentionally unfastened or loose while the vehicle is in transit. This is often accomplished with nails.
Do not secure the rearmost roll with:
When using tiedowns for securing cargo, what is the general rule regarding cargo length.
When cargo is prevented from forward movement (for example, by the headboard, bulkhead, other cargo, or tiedown), secure the cargo according to the following requirements:
All Cargo:
1 tiedown for every 10 ft, or part thereof.
When a tiedown is attached directly to the cargo, what is the ideal angle where it attached to the vehicle?
The angle where the tiedown attaches to the vehicle should be shallow, not deep (ideally less than 45).
'Blocking' is defined as:
A structure, device, or another substantial article placed against or around an article to prevent horizontal movement of the article.
Studying the flatbed cargo securement CDL manual is not a requirement for getting your CDL permit or license. It is required knowledge for flatbed drivers.
Some questions you should be able to answer for flatbed cargo securement:
Any device specifically manufactured to attach or secure cargo to a vehicle or trailer:
A combination of securing devices that forms an assembly that:
Some tiedowns are attached to the cargo and provide direct resistance to restrain the cargo from movement.
Some tie-downs pass over or through the cargo. They create a downward force that increases the effect of friction between the cargo and the deck. This friction restrains the cargo.
A combination of securing devices which form an assembly that attaches cargo to, or restrains cargo on, a vehicle or trailer, and is attached to anchor point(s).
Cargo is contained if it fills a sided vehicle, and every article is in contact with or sufficiently close to a wall or other articles so that it cannot shift or tip if those other articles are also unable to shift or tip.
A structure, device, or another substantial article placed against or around an article to prevent horizontal movement of the article.
Tiedowns can be used in two ways:
Place the tiedown as close as possible to the spacer.
Position the tiedowns as symetrically as possible over the length of the article.
Position the tiedowns to preserve the integrity of the article.