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Question 3: How may the motor carrier determine safe loading when a shipper has loaded and sealed the trailer?

FMCSA-DRV-392.9-Q003.nj_.docx (25.79 KB)

§392.9 Inspection of cargo, cargo securement devices and systems.   

Guidance Q&A

Question 3: How may the motor carrier determine safe loading when a shipper has loaded and sealed the trailer?

Guidance: Under these circumstances, a motor carrier may fulfill its responsibilities for proper loading a number of ways. Examples are:

a. Arrange for supervision of loading to determine compliance; or

b. Obtain notation on the connecting line freight bill that the lading was properly loaded; or

c. Obtain approval to break the seal to permit inspection.

Regulatory Topic: Inspection of cargo and cargo securement
Effective Date: Sunday, May 4, 1997
Issued Date: Friday, April 4, 1997