A driver just did his first stop to check cargo securement. Per the regulations, when must he stop again?

A driver just did his first stop to check cargo securement. Per the regulations, when must he stop again?

• A. In 50 miles
• B. In 3 hours, 150 miles or change of duty status (whichever comes first)
• C. Whenever he feels like it
• D. When he sees something fly off his trailer

Answer: (B)

Checks of cargo securement must be repeated at set intervals during a trip to catch any movement or loosening. After the driver completes the initial check, the vehicle must be stopped again within three hours, or within 150 miles, or at a change in duty status—whichever comes first. This rule keeps securing tight as conditions change and the trip progresses. So, stopping within three hours, or after 150 miles, or when the driver changes duty status ensures the load stays secure. The option of waiting 50 miles is too soon, and waiting only when something seems wrong isn't allowed. Waiting until something flies off is dangerous and ignores the mandated intervals.

Checks of cargo securement must be repeated at set intervals during a trip to catch any movement or loosening. After the driver completes the initial check, the vehicle must be stopped again within three hours, or within 150 miles, or at a change in duty status—whichever comes first. This rule keeps securing tight as conditions change and the trip progresses.

So, stopping within three hours, or after 150 miles, or when the driver changes duty status ensures the load stays secure. The option of waiting 50 miles is too soon, and waiting only when something seems wrong isn't allowed. Waiting until something flies off is dangerous and ignores the mandated intervals.