North American Cargo Securement Program

$75.00 CAD
Language: English
Certification: Yes
Digital Badge: Yes
Course Length: 2 hours

Additional Course Information

Awareness / Online / Cargo Securement / Corporate Drivers / Commercial Drivers / Transportation Industry

SKU: NACS09072024

Course by: Fleet Safety International
Complete this self-paced, 2-hour online North American Cargo Securement course to help commercial drivers, carriers, and fleet operators meet federal and provincial regulations under NSC Standard 10. Learn tiedown selection, edge protection, cargo placement, securement system components, and driver inspection responsibilities. Score 80% or higher to earn an I-CAB-recognized certificate of completion — a valuable competency-development credential for transportation, logistics, and cargo handling professionals.

Syllabus

  1. Introduction
  2. History of the Cargo Securement Standard
  3. Fundamentals of Cargo Securement
    1. Guiding Principals
    2. What does the Standard cover?
    3. What does the Standard require of carriers and drivers?
    4. Driver Inspections
    5. Securement Options
    6. Minimum Force Standards
  4. General Cargo Securement Requirements
    1. The Securement System
    2. Components
    3. Securing Devices
    4. Appropriate System
    5. Minimum Strength Requirements
    6. Tiedowns
    7. Edge Protectors
    8. Cargo Placement
  5. Number of Tiedowns
  6. Optional Additional Topics
    1. Energy Sector Specific
    2. Logs
    3. Dressed Lumber
    4. Metal Coils
    5. Paper Rolls
    6. Concrete Pipe
    7. Intermodal Containers
    8. Vehicles as Cargo
    9. Boulders
    10. Roll-on/Roll-off and Hook Lift Containers.
  7. Final Exam

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the North American Cargo Securement Program cover?
The course teaches cargo securement principles based on NSC Standard 10, including securement systems, tiedowns, minimum strength requirements, cargo placement, inspections, and responsibilities for carriers and drivers.

Who should take cargo securement training?
The program is intended for commercial drivers, carriers, fleet operators, transportation employees, and personnel involved in cargo handling or logistics.

Does the cargo securement course cover NSC Standard 10?
Yes. NSC Standard 10 for Motor Carriers is the primary standard covered by the training. Learners review both general securement requirements and driver inspection responsibilities.

What types of cargo are discussed in the course?
Optional course topics include logs, dressed lumber, metal coils, paper rolls, concrete pipe, intermodal containers, vehicles transported as cargo, boulders, and roll-on/roll-off or hook-lift containers.

How long is the North American Cargo Securement course?
The self-paced online course takes approximately two hours. Learners need an 80% passing score, and successful completion provides a downloadable and printable I-CAB-recognized certificate.

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