Cargo Load Factors
In order to determine how to safely secure your load you must first know exactly what you are hauling.
In order to safely secure your load, you must first determine the exact specifications of what you are hauling;
What commodity are you hauling? Are there specific laws governing the transport of that commodity?
What is the length, width, and height of the cargo?
How much does the cargo weigh?
Once you have determined the specifics of what you are hauling, next you’ll need to determine how many tie downs must be used to secure your load. You will also need to verify if there are any commodity specific regulations for securement.
Immobilize, Constrain, Retain
Cargo should be immobilized, contained, and retained.
Immobilize - Doesn’t move at all, testing shows almost impossible
Contain - Involves packaging, shipping containers, various shipping structures. Cargo can move freely within a space or zone, but cannot leave the space or zone. The container must be capable of withstanding the cargo’s movement.
Restrain - Move common method, means to “limit or hold back any movement”
