Cargo Securement Basics
Tiedown counts and working load limits.
17.1 Minimum number of tiedowns
For cargo not blocked against a headerboard or other cargo:
| Article | Minimum tiedowns |
|---|---|
| 5 ft or shorter and 1,100 lb or less | 1 |
| 5 ft or shorter and over 1,100 lb | 2 |
| Longer than 5 ft, up to 10 ft | 2 |
| Longer than 10 ft | 2 for the first 10 ft, plus 1 for each additional 10 ft or part of 10 ft |
The aggregate working load limit of all tiedowns must be at least one-half of the cargo weight.
Eslatma: Special rules apply to logs, metal coils, paper rolls, concrete pipe, intermodal containers, vehicles, heavy equipment and other commodities.
Tekshiruv A 22-foot article not blocked at the front needs how many tiedowns?
Manba: FMCSA — 49 CFR Part 393 — Parts and Accessories (incl. Subpart I Cargo Securement) (eCFR current), 49 CFR 393.106, 393.110. Yangilangan: 2026-10-09