Regulatory Guidance
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| Subject | Agency Identifier | Topic | Issued Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| If an item of construction equipment which weighs less than 4,536 kg (10,000 lb.) is transported on a flatbed or drop-deck trailer, must the accessory equipment be lowered to the deck of the trailer? | FMCSA-VEH-393.130-Q01 | Must cargo weighing less than 10,000 pounds be transported on the deck of a trailer? | |
| How should I secure the accessories for an item of construction equipment which weighs 4,536 kg (10,000 lb.) or more, if the accessory devices would extend beyond the width of the trailer if they are lowered to the deck for transport? | FMCSA-RG-393.130Q02 | How should the overwidth accessories of construction equipment be secured? | |
| A tractor loader-backhoe weighing over 10,000 pounds is being transported on a trailer. | FMCSA-VEH-393.130-Q03 | Securing a backhoe and accessories to the trailer |