FMCSA Cargo Securement and Weight Limits 3

Question 1

What is the federal maximum width for a CMV operating on Interstate highways?

Accepted Answer

102 inches (8.5 feet)

Answer

96 inches (8 feet)

Answer

108 inches (9 feet)

Answer

120 inches (10 feet)

Question 2

Under FMCSA cargo rules, what is the maximum federal height for a CMV?

Accepted Answer

Federal rules set no maximum height

Answer

13 feet 6 inches

Answer

14 feet

Answer

15 feet

Question 3

What is the federal maximum length for a semitrailer operating on the National Network?

Accepted Answer

Federal law sets no maximum semitrailer length

Answer

48 feet

Answer

53 feet

Answer

57 feet

Question 4

Which FMCSA regulation covers the securement of heavy vehicles, equipment, and machinery?

Accepted Answer

49 CFR 393.130

Answer

49 CFR 393.100

Answer

49 CFR 395.3

Answer

49 CFR 396.17

Question 5

What is the consequence if a CMV driver does not stop at an open weigh station?

Accepted Answer

Civil fine and possible out-of-service order

Answer

Warning only on first offense

Answer

Immediate CDL suspension

Answer

Only penalized if overweight

Question 6

Under FMCSA rules, cargo must be contained, immobilized, or secured to prevent:

Accepted Answer

Shifting, falling off, or leaking in a way that creates a safety hazard

Answer

Slowing down the vehicle

Answer

Any movement whatsoever during transport

Answer

Damage to the cargo itself