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§392.9 Inspection of cargo, cargo securement devices and systems.
Guidance Q&AQuestion 4: Is there a requirement that a driver must personally load, block, brace, and tie down the cargo on the property carrying CMV he/she drives?
Guidance: No....
§392.9 Inspection of cargo, cargo securement devices and systems.
Guidance Q&AQuestion 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...
§392.9 Inspection of cargo, cargo securement devices and systems.
Guidance Q&AQuestion 2: Does the FMCSA have authority to enforce the safe loading requirements against a shipper that is not the motor carrier?
Guidance: No, unless HM as defined in §172....
§392.9 Inspection of cargo, cargo securement devices and systems.
Guidance Q&AQuestion 1: Is a vehicle’s cargo compartment considered sealed according to the terms of §392.9(b)(4) when it is secured with a padlock, to which the driver holds a key?
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§392.7 Equipment, inspection and use.
Guidance Q&AQuestion 2: Must both drivers of a team operation comply with the provisions of §392.7 before driving?
Guidance: §392.7 states that a driver must be satisfied that the vehicle is in good working order...