Cargo Securement and Weight Limits Flashcards
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Under FMCSA cargo securement rules, what is the maximum Federal gross vehicle weight for a CMV on the Interstate Highway System?
Answer: 80,000 lbs
The federal gross vehicle weight limit on Interstate highways is 80,000 lbs unless a state-issued special permit allows more.
What is the maximum allowable single axle weight under federal bridge law?
Answer: 20,000 lbs
Federal law limits single axle weight to 20,000 lbs to protect roadways and bridges from structural damage.
How must working load limit (WLL) be used when calculating tie-down requirements for cargo?
Answer: Sum of all tie-down WLLs must equal or exceed 50% of the cargo weight
The aggregate WLL of all tie-downs must equal at least 50% of the cargo weight as a minimum securement requirement under 49 CFR 393.102.
What is the maximum tandem axle weight allowed on Interstate highways under federal law?
Answer: 34,000 lbs
Federal law sets the maximum tandem axle weight at 34,000 lbs on Interstate highways.
A flatbed driver loading 48 feet of steel coils must check cargo securement:
Answer: Within the first 50 miles and then every 3 hours or 150 miles
FMCSA requires cargo securement checks within the first 50 miles after loading and then every 3 hours or 150 miles, whichever comes first.
What is the minimum number of tie-downs required for a single piece of cargo that is 20 feet long?
Answer: 2
Cargo up to 20 feet in length requires at least 2 tie-downs; an additional tie-down is required for each additional 10 feet.