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DOT Cargo Securement

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DOT Cargo Securement

Course Overview

DOT Cargo Securement helps commercial drivers understand how loads stay safe on the road. The 45 to 60 minute course covers DOT cargo securement standards, securement systems, load limits, loading and restraining cargo, and unsecured load risks.

  • Covers DOT cargo securement goals and the hazards created by incorrectly secured truck loads daily now too.
  • Reviews securement systems, working load limits and how different cargo should be restrained safely today.
  • Explains driver actions that help keep cargo secured and prevent preventable roadway accidents daily now.
  • 45-60 minutes, self-paced
  • English & Español
  • Instant certificate
  • Mobile friendly
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  • Understand the hazards that an incorrectly secured load can present to them and other vehicles on the road.
  • Recognize that accidents involving improperly secured loads are common and preventable.
  • Know what they can do to ensure that the cargo on the truck that they’re driving will remain safely secured.

OSHA Standard49 CFR (FMCSA/DOT)
Course Duration45-60 minutes
Format100% online, narrated with photos, video, and interactivity
Passing Score70% on final exam
CertificatePersonalized certificate, printable immediately upon passing
LanguagesEnglish and Spanish
Device CompatibilityDesktop, tablet, and smartphone
AcceptedOur courses meet federal standards, but state requirements may vary. Please verify before purchase.
ProviderMARCOM (in partnership with eTraining)

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

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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Complete your DOT Cargo Securement at your own pace, on any device, with an instant certificate when you're done.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the DOT Cargo Securement.

Yes. Upon passing the final exam with a score of 70% or higher, you can immediately print a certificate of completion. This certificate serves as proof of training for your employer.

Yes. The course is accessible on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Progress saves automatically on the same device, so you can stop and resume where you left off.

  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.

  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.

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.

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Fifteen years, 200,000+ professionals certified, and a completion rate roughly double the industry average.

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