Officers discover load securement issues on CMVs in Georgia, Iowa
Regulation enforcement companies in Georgia and Iowa took to social media this week to level out load securement violations that officers lately encountered.
On Tuesday, April 4, the Georgia Division of Public Security shared a photograph of an unsecured load with the caption, “‘Spot the Violation’- MCO3 Royals (Area H) stopped this CMV final week in South Georgia. Can you determine why?”
On Monday, April 3, Iowa DOT Motor Car Enforcement additionally took to Fb to level out a load securement downside.
“When your load is falling off – the reply is to not simply add extra straps. Taking the time to do issues proper within the first place, you may keep away from points equivalent to these. The legal responsibility, in case your load falls off, and causes harm and/or an accident, is excessive. The mudflaps don’t excuse you from any legal responsibility if you happen to had been questioning…” officers mentioned.
Load securement points are presently high of thoughts amongst many within the trucking trade. Throughout Worldwide Roadcheck 2023, “correct cargo securement,” together with anti-lock braking methods, might be an space of emphasis for inspectors.
See the flier under for extra on cargo securement throughout Roadcheck.
