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<blockquote data-quote="TriHonu" data-source="post: 53937" data-attributes="member: 897"><p>There is a lot of confusion by law enforcement concerning interpretation of the rules. </p><p>You should download and read the <a href="http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/documents/cargo/cs-policy.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue"><strong>"Understanding the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Cargo Securement Rules PDF"</strong></span></a> . Once you think you understand the rules ask your local DOT for their guidance.</p><p>I took a class back in 2008 given by MNDOT at my Bobcat dealer. The inspectors stated that the minimum number of chains for a skidsteer loader is actually 3. The third chain is required to secure the loader arm/bucket to the trailer. As stated in the regs: </p><p><strong><em>"Accessory equipment, such as hydraulic shovels, must be completely lowered and secured to the vehicle."</em></strong></p><p>They also specified that if you carry a second bucket in the bucket attached to the loader the second bucket must also be secured with its own chain. The officers told us they cite a large number of drivers that have the skidsteer secured properly but have additional improperly secured cargo.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TriHonu, post: 53937, member: 897"] There is a lot of confusion by law enforcement concerning interpretation of the rules. You should download and read the [URL='http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/documents/cargo/cs-policy.pdf'][COLOR=blue][B]"Understanding the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Cargo Securement Rules PDF"[/B][/COLOR][/URL] . Once you think you understand the rules ask your local DOT for their guidance. I took a class back in 2008 given by MNDOT at my Bobcat dealer. The inspectors stated that the minimum number of chains for a skidsteer loader is actually 3. The third chain is required to secure the loader arm/bucket to the trailer. As stated in the regs: [B][I]“Accessory equipment, such as hydraulic shovels, must be completely lowered and secured to the vehicle.“[/I][/B] They also specified that if you carry a second bucket in the bucket attached to the loader the second bucket must also be secured with its own chain. The officers told us they cite a large number of drivers that have the skidsteer secured properly but have additional improperly secured cargo. [/QUOTE]
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