Cargo Securement (Canada)

Online Course

Online Cargo Securement Training Canada | Load Securement for Truckers & Fleets Printable Certificate, Delivered online and mobil, length of 2 hours and 30 minutes, english.

About this course:

The Cargo Securement (Canada) course helps you ensure every load you haul is safe, legal and secure. This course shows you how to choose the right tie‑downs, calculate working load limits, and apply the North American Securement Standard to vehicles, logs, machinery and more. Master securement techniques to avoid cargo damage, road debris and costly roadside violations.

The course is for:

Perfect for flatbed and van drivers, owner‑operators, heavy haul specialists, forestry and lumber haulers, and anyone responsible for securing loads on Canadian roads. Safety inspectors, enforcement officers and dispatch supervisors will also find this training invaluable.

In this course you will learn:

  • Development of the North American Cargo Securement Standard

  • Types of securement devices and inspection methods

  • Performance criteria and working load limits

  • Requirements for different cargo types such as vehicles, logs and steel

  • Inspection and enforcement procedures

Course Details:

Duration: 2 hours

Format: Online, self-paced

Compliance: Examines the Motor Vehicle Transport Act, the North American Cargo Securement Standard and provincial regulations. Teaches you to calculate aggregate working load limits using formulas from the standard and emphasizes the driver’s responsibility to check cargo at the start of a trip and regularly thereafter.

Certificate: Printable certificate upon successful completion

Language: English

Frequently asked questions:

  • You should re‑check your securement within the first 80 km (50 miles) and every 160 km (100 miles) or three hours thereafter. The course explains inspection frequency and documentation.

  • Direct tie‑downs attach to the cargo, while indirect tie‑downs pass over it and attach to both sides of the trailer. The course explains when each type is appropriate and how to apply angle factors for indirect tie‑downs.

  • You’ll learn how to use flags, lights, escort vehicles and special permits for oversize loads and ensure they’re properly supported and secured.

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