Why is cargo securement training important?

The FMCSA found that improper cargo loading and securing poses greater crash risk than other commercial vehicle issues. Unsecured cargo can shift, fall, or spill during transport, creating hazards.

Can I complete this course entirely online?

Yes, the course is fully online with no in-person requirements, using audio, video, text, and graphics.

Can I take this course on my phone?

Yes, it works on desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones with automatic progress saving.

What will I be able to do after completing this course?

You'll understand load hazards, recognize accident prevention opportunities, and know how to keep cargo secured during transport.

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OSHA Standard

49 CFR (FMCSA/DOT)

Course Duration

45-60 minutes

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100% online, narrated with photos, video, and interactivity

Passing Score

70% on final exam

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Personalized certificate, printable immediately upon passing

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English and Spanish

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Desktop, tablet, and smartphone

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MARCOM (in partnership with eTraining)

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Who Should Take the DOT Cargo Securement?

Find out if this training applies to your role, your job site, or your employer's compliance requirements, and whether it matches the certification you need.

✓Commercial motor vehicle drivers responsible for loading and securing cargo
✓Truck drivers hauling freight on flatbeds, dry vans, and specialty trailers
✓Loading dock workers who prepare cargo for transportation
✓Fleet managers and transportation supervisors
✓Motor carrier safety and compliance personnel
✓Owner-operators responsible for their own cargo securement
✓Any employee who needs to know how to safely secure cargo on a truck

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Industries That Require DOT Cargo Securement

Employers across a wide range of industries use this course to meet federal, state, and site-specific safety training requirements for their workforce.

✓Trucking and long-haul freight transportation
✓Flatbed and specialized hauling companies
✓Logistics and supply chain operations
✓Construction material transportation
✓Agricultural product transportation
✓Manufacturing and industrial parts distribution
✓Moving and relocation services
✓Heavy equipment and machinery transportation

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the DOT Cargo Securement.

This is an online training course that discusses the goals of the DOT’s Cargo Securement Standard, the requirements that the Standard places on motor carriers and drivers, and what drivers should do to ensure cargo stays safely secured during transportation. It covers securement systems, load limits, and loading and restraining cargo. The course is approximately 45–60 minutes in length.

The FMCSA determined that cargo being loaded and secured incorrectly is more likely to cause a crash than any other type of problem involving commercial vehicles. Improperly secured cargo can shift, fall, or spill during transportation, creating serious hazards for the driver and other vehicles on the road.

The course covers the DOT Cargo Securement Standard, securement systems (including tie-downs, blocking, and bracing), working with load limits, and loading and restraining cargo. The course is divided into logical sections so information is easily understood and retained.

The DOT Cargo Securement Standard is a set of regulations established by the Department of Transportation to specify how different types of cargo should be loaded and secured so that it can be transported safely. The standard is enforced by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). This course discusses the goals and requirements of the Standard.

The course is approximately 45–60 minutes in length. Because it is fully self-paced, you can complete it over multiple sessions at your convenience. Your progress saves automatically on the same device.

Yes. This course is 100% online and fully self-paced. There is no in-person component required. The course uses a combination of audio, full-motion video, text, and graphics.

Yes. The course is accessible on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Your progress saves automatically on the same device, so you can pause and resume at any time.

Upon completing the course, you should understand the hazards an incorrectly secured load can present to you and other vehicles on the road, recognize that accidents involving improperly secured loads are common and preventable, and know what you can do to ensure that the cargo on the truck you are driving will remain safely secured.

Load limits refer to the maximum weight and capacity restrictions that apply to cargo on a commercial vehicle. The course covers how to work with load limits to ensure that cargo is loaded within safe weight parameters and that securement systems are adequate for the load being transported.

This course is provided by MARCOM in partnership with eTraining. MARCOM uses a combination of audio, full-motion video, text, and colorful graphics to deliver interactive safety and regulatory compliance training.