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Re: Re: Re: new laws for chaining
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Posted by Bret on January 09, 2004 at 18:56:51 from (64.19.92.228):
In Reply to: Re: Re: new laws for chaining posted by john on January 06, 2004 at 19:26:42:
Everything is in the FMCSA DOT book. The new tie down requirement says 2 seperate chains at each end. It's that simple. A 9000 GVWR does not fall under the definition of a commercial vehicle and therefore does not have to meet the FMCSA tie down requirements. Yes, it still has to be tied down safely, but not to DOT's requirement, unless you have a state law saying so. The 10 foot rule applies unless there's a specific tie down requirement elsewhere- as in the specific commodity tie down requirement for equipment. The tie down requirement doesn't make reference to the weight of the equipment, other than the chain has to meet the load standard. As usual the FMCSA DOT rules are contradictory in spots. I suggest adding additional tiedowns if you feel they are needed. Safety first. DOT has a website although I don't have the address in front of me. I find it refreshing that someone is recommending more than is required. Most of the guys I run into try to do the bare minimum they can get away with.
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