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North American Cargo Securement

The online North American Cargo Securement Program, based on the NSC Standard 10 Cargo Securement endorsed by the Council of Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety on June 8, 2013, is the focus of this course.

North American Cargo Securement

COURSE OVERVIEW

The North American Cargo Securement Program online course, aims to elucidate the basic principles and overall requirements of cargo securement, following the National Safety Code for Motor Carriers (Standard 10). After completion of the North American Cargo Securement course, learners should have a comprehensive understanding of the cargo securement standard, obligations of carriers and drivers, and the general requirements of cargo securement, including the securement system, minimum strength requirements, tiedowns and edge protectors, and cargo placement.

  • NSC Standard 10 – Cargo Securement

COURSE TOPICS

The North American Cargo Securement Program online course covers the following subjects:

  • Background of the Cargo Securement Standard
  • Basic Principles of Cargo Securement
  • Guiding Principals
  • Coverage of the Standard
  • Requirements of the Standard for carriers and drivers
  • Driver Inspections
  • Securement Alternatives
  • Minimum Force Standards

General Cargo Securement Requirements

  • The Securement System
  • Components
  • Securing Devices
  • Suitable System
  • Minimum Strength Requirements
  • Tiedowns
  • Edge Protectors
  • Cargo Placement
  • Number of Tiedowns

Optional Additional Topics

  • Energy Sector Specific
  • Logs
  • Dressed Lumber
  • Metal Coils
  • Paper Rolls
  • Concrete Pipe
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Vehicles as Cargo
  • Boulders
  • Roll-on/Roll-off and Hook Lift Containers

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Estimated 2 hours

PASS MARK

This online North American Cargo Securement Program includes testing designed to reinforce the information presented. A score of 80% must be achieved to pass this course. The course can be taken up to three times in order to achieve the pass mark.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

On successful completion of this online program, a certificate of completion can be downloaded and printed. This certificate remains valid for 3 years from the completion date printed on the certificate unless otherwise specified by an employer, legislation, or other authority.

COURSE PREVIEW

Course Details

Course Length

This course will take roughly 120 minutes

Passing Mark

To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz

Certificate

Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print

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