FMCSA Cargo Securement and Weight Limits

Question 1

Under FMCSA cargo securement rules, what is the maximum Federal gross vehicle weight for a CMV on the Interstate Highway System?

Accepted Answer

80,000 lbs

Answer

73,280 lbs

Answer

85,000 lbs

Answer

90,000 lbs

Question 2

What is the maximum allowable single axle weight under federal bridge law?

Accepted Answer

20,000 lbs

Answer

17,000 lbs

Answer

22,400 lbs

Answer

24,000 lbs

Question 3

How must working load limit (WLL) be used when calculating tie-down requirements for cargo?

Accepted Answer

Sum of all tie-down WLLs must equal or exceed 50% of the cargo weight

Answer

Each tie-down must independently support the full cargo weight

Answer

Total tie-down WLL must equal the cargo weight exactly

Answer

WLL is irrelevant — only tie-down quantity matters

Question 4

What is the maximum tandem axle weight allowed on Interstate highways under federal law?

Accepted Answer

34,000 lbs

Answer

30,000 lbs

Answer

36,000 lbs

Answer

40,000 lbs

Question 5

A flatbed driver loading 48 feet of steel coils must check cargo securement:

Accepted Answer

Within the first 50 miles and then every 3 hours or 150 miles

Answer

Only at origin and destination

Answer

Every 50 miles throughout the trip

Answer

At every fuel stop regardless of mileage

Question 6

What is the minimum number of tie-downs required for a single piece of cargo that is 20 feet long?

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

1

Answer

3

Answer

4