Office of Motor Vehicle Enforcement

Iowa Department of Transportation

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This slide module is intended to summarize commercial Vehicle rules and regulations and is not intended to be used for legal guidance or as a substitute for applicable local, state, and federal statutes.

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Cargo securement rules

Securement devices (including chains) maynot be twisted or knotted

Voids the tie-down

Cargo securement rules

Clevis spliceOK

Cargo securement rules

“Cold shut” links are not approved for chain repair

Voids thetie-down

Factory anchor points should be given priority

Cargo securement rules

Tracked and wheeled equipment that weighs over 10,000 lbs use rule 393.130

Cargo securement rules

ApplicabilityEquipment 10,000 lbs or less may use rule 393.128 or general rules 393.100-393.114

Cargo securement rules

10,000 lbs or less

Must be restrained with at least two tie-downs, one at the front and one at the rear.

Cargo securement rules

Prevent movement in forward, rear, lateral and vertical directions.

Start with a minimum of four tie-downs

Cargo securement rules10,000 lbs or more

Locate the tie-downsat engineered anchor points, if possible.

Or locate the tie-downs near the ends of the machine.

Cargo securement rules10,000 lbs or more

Use separate tie-downs, do not interconnect.

Add more tie-downs as neededto achieve required WLL.

Cargo securement rules10,000 lbs or more

Each tie-down must have its own tensioning device

Cargo securement rules10,000 lbs or more

Cargo securement rules10,000 lbs or more

Lower all accessories, and secure to vehicle.

Cargo securement rules10,000 lbs or more

Prevent articulation by using locks or additional tie-downs.

Use four-point tie-downs

5/16 inch grade 7 = 4,700 WLLNeeds 7,500 aggregate WLL

2,350 WLL

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,350 W

LL

2

,350 W

LL

2,350 WLL

15,000 lbs cargo

9,400 aggregate WLL

Cargo securement rules

Contact information

Motor Vehicle EnforcementInformation Line

800-925-6469

www.iamvd.com

E-mail: omve@dot.iowa.gov