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Load Securing Training Course

Load Securing Training aligned with FMCSA 49 CFR 393, EN 12195, and CSA National Safety Code standards.

Main Service Location

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Course Title

Load Securing

Course Duration

1 Day

Training Delivery Method

Classroom (Instructor-Led)

Assessment Criteria

Practical assessment and knowledge Assessment

Service Category

Training, assessment, and certification services.

Service Coverage

In Tamkene Training Center or On-Site: Covering Saudi Arabia (Dammam - Khobar - Dhahran - Jubail - Riyadh - Jeddah - Tabuk - Madinah - NEOM - Qassim - Makkah - Any City in Saudi Arabia) - MENA Region

Course Average Passing Rate

98%

Post Training Reporting 

Post Training Report + Candidate(s) Training Evaluation Forms

Certificate of Successful Completion

Certification is provided upon successful completion. The certificate can be verified through a QR-Code system.

Certification Provider

Tamkene Saudi Training Center - Approved by TVTC (Technical and Vocational Training Corporation)

Certificate Validity

3 Years (Extendable)

Instructors Languages

English / Arabic / Urdu / Hindi

Interactive Learning Methods

3 Years (Extendable)

Training Services Design Methodology

ADDIE Training Design Methodology

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Course Outline

1. Load Securing Fundamentals and Regulatory Framework

  • Load securing principles including (cargo restraint, weight distribution, center of gravity, force dynamics)

  • Regulatory requirements including (FMCSA 49 CFR 393, EN 12195, transportation safety standards)

  • Physics of cargo movement including (acceleration forces, deceleration forces, lateral forces, vertical forces)

  • Working Load Limit (WLL) including (rated capacity, safety factors, aggregate limits, design factors)


2. Cargo Assessment and Load Planning

  • Cargo evaluation including (weight determination, dimension measurement, center of gravity location, load characteristics)

  • Load planning including (weight distribution, axle loading, bridge formulas, gross vehicle weight)

  • Vehicle Capacity including (payload limits, dimensional constraints, structural limitations, equipment specifications)

  • Securement requirements including (tie-down quantity, positioning requirements, attachment points, load contact)


3. Tie-Down Systems and Equipment Selection

  • Tie-down types including (chain assemblies, wire rope, synthetic webbing, steel strapping)

  • Chain Assemblies including (grade specifications, component inspection, WLL ratings, attachment hardware)

  • Synthetic Webbing including (material properties, edge protection, UV resistance, temperature considerations)

  • Hardware components including (hooks, shackles, winches, ratchets, tensioning devices)


4. Cargo Restraint Methods and Techniques

  • Direct Tie-Down method including (over-the-top securement, working load calculations, angle considerations)

  • Indirect Tie-Down method including (blocking, bracing, friction enhancement, immobilization techniques)

  • Specialized securement including (steel coils, lumber, machinery, containers, hazardous materials)

  • Combination Methods including (direct and indirect integration, supplementary securement, redundant systems)


5. Vehicle Inspection and Equipment Verification

  • Pre-trip inspection including (securement device examination, anchor point verification, vehicle structure assessment)

  • Anchor Point evaluation including (structural integrity, WLL verification, positioning assessment, damage inspection)

  • Equipment inspection including (wear assessment, damage identification, replacement criteria, maintenance requirements)

  • Documentation requirements including (inspection records, equipment certification, maintenance logs, regulatory compliance)


6. Transportation Safety and Compliance Management

  • En-Route Inspection including (securement verification, load monitoring, adjustment procedures, regulatory requirements)

  • Weight compliance including (scale operations, weight distribution, legal limits, overweight permits)

  • Hours of Service considerations including (driver fatigue, inspection timing, rest requirements, compliance documentation)

  • DOT Inspection preparation including (documentation readiness, equipment compliance, violation prevention, regulatory knowledge)

Targeted Audience

  • Commercial Vehicle Drivers transporting various cargo types

  • Transportation Supervisors overseeing cargo operations

  • Loading Dock Personnel responsible for cargo securement

  • Fleet Safety Managers ensuring transportation compliance

  • Warehouse Workers involved in cargo preparation

  • Logistics Coordinators managing transportation operations

  • DOT Compliance Officers ensuring regulatory adherence

  • Training Instructors developing transportation safety programs

Knowledge Assessment

  • Load securing theory evaluations including (FMCSA 49 CFR 393 requirements, WLL calculations, force dynamics)

  • Cargo assessment exercises including (weight distribution, center of gravity, securement planning, regulatory compliance)

  • Equipment selection testing including (tie-down specifications, WLL verification, hardware compatibility, safety factors)

  • Inspection procedure assessments including (pre-trip verification, equipment examination, documentation requirements)

Key Learning Objectives

  • Understand load securing fundamentals and regulatory requirements

  • Implement proper cargo assessment and load planning procedures

  • Apply effective tie-down system selection and installation techniques

  • Execute proper working load limit calculations and safety factor applications

  • Develop comprehensive vehicle inspection and equipment verification procedures

  • Apply appropriate cargo restraint methods for different load types

  • Implement proper load distribution and weight management techniques

  • Apply transportation safety protocols and regulatory compliance procedures

Course Overview

This comprehensive Load Securing Training course provides participants with essential knowledge and practical skills required for safe and compliant cargo securing and transportation operations. The course covers fundamental load securing principles along with hands-on techniques for tie-down system selection, cargo restraint methods, and transportation safety procedures.


Participants will learn to apply FMCSA 49 CFR 393 Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation, EN 12195 Load Restraining on Road Vehicles, CSA National Safety Code Standard 10, and WSTDA Web Sling and Tie Down Association Guidelines to ensure effective cargo securement and regulatory compliance. This course combines theoretical load securing concepts with practical hands-on training and real-world application scenarios to ensure participants gain valuable skills applicable to their transportation environment while emphasizing cargo safety and vehicle operation compliance.

Practical Assessment

  • Cargo securement demonstration including (tie-down installation, tensioning procedures, load contact verification)

  • WLL calculation exercise including (aggregate limits, safety factors, load distribution, compliance verification)

  • Vehicle inspection performance including (anchor point assessment, equipment examination, documentation completion)

  • En-route inspection simulation including (securement verification, adjustment procedures, compliance checking)

Why Choose This Course?

  • Essential commercial transportation safety competency

  • Comprehensive regulatory compliance training

  • Practical cargo securement skill development

  • Industry-recognized tie-down system expertise

  • Professional transportation safety certification preparation

Note: This course outline, including specific topics, modules, and duration, can be customized based on the specific needs and requirements of the client.

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