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How should cargo that can roll, such as coils or barrels, be secured beyond ordinary tiedowns?
- A.It must be chocked, cradled, or otherwise blocked against rolling in addition to tiedowns, so it cannot gain momentum inside the vehicle
- B.Tiedowns alone always stop rolling cargo
- C.Rolling cargo should be loaded last and loose
- D.Friction alone is sufficient
Correct answer
A. It must be chocked, cradled, or otherwise blocked against rolling in addition to tiedowns, so it cannot gain momentum inside the vehicle
Why
A round article that starts to move builds energy that tiedowns were not designed to absorb alone. Chocks and cradles remove the ability to roll in the first place, and inspectors look specifically for that positive blocking.
Manual topic: Securement - Rolling Cargo · From the General Knowledge practice bank (GK-385).