Practice question
For a flatbed semi-trailer carrying heavy steel pipes that are not blocked by a front header board, how is the minimum number of tie-downs calculated?
- One tie-down strap for every 20 feet of cargo length
- One tie-down for cargo 5 feet or less; two tie-downs for cargo 5 to 10 feet; and one additional tie-down for every 10 feet or fraction thereof
- A flat requirement of 4 straps regardless of pipe length or weight
- Chains must be placed every 2 feet along the entire length of the trailer bed
Answer: B — One tie-down for cargo 5 feet or less; two tie-downs for cargo 5 to 10 feet; and one additional tie-down for every 10 feet or fraction thereof
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