When transporting goods on a roadway, it must be firmly secured to or inside the vehicle. The shipment's goods may become loose or fall off, which may lead to mishaps, sometimes even serious ones. It is important as a driver to ensure your cargo is well-secured.

You'll find out about general cargo securement requirements in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs), including how to securely secure goods, what components are needed for a securement system, and how the driver's responsibility for cargo securement is defined. The subject matter in this course includes commodities in general. A variety of rules concerning other commodities are discussed in different course titles.