Cargo Securement Training (Flatbeds)

Cargo Securement Training (Flatbeds)

The North American Cargo Securement Standard helps prevent incidents by guiding those responsible for cargo in how to properly secure it. This course is designed to teach you the Standard so that you know how to secure your cargo in a way that won’t make your flatbed unstable or cause you to lose your load.

Cargo Securement Training (Flatbeds) Course Topics

This Cargo Securement Basics course covers the following topics:

  • How the North American Cargo Securement Standard was developed and is maintained
  • Types of securement devices
  • Performance criteria
  • Cargo inspections
  • Cargo securement requirements
  • Exemptions to the standard, including:
    • Dressed lumber
    • Metal coils
    • Paper rolls
    • Concrete pipes
    • Vehicles as cargo
    • Boulders

Universally Compatible

This course was created using standards that will allow playback on most internet capable devices with standard web browsing capabilities including Apple’s iTouch, iPad, and iPhone, as well as most other smart phones and tablets including those with Android and Windows operating systems.

Duration

Average Completion Time

Completion times vary depending on the number of times the information is viewed prior to finishing the course. The average completion time is 80 minutes.

Testing

Knowledge Assessment

Testing is conducted in this online course to reinforce the information presented. You are provided three opportunities to achieve a passing mark of 80% or greater.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of this course, a certificate will be available to download and print. You can access your certificate through your online account.