Cargo control technology manufacturer Kinedyne is offering free training resources on cargo securement regulations and procedures through the end of May to help truck drivers prepare for the annual Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck program May 17-19, 2022.
The training site launched in early April as part of Kinedyne’s annual sponsorship of International Cargo Securement Awareness Month.
During CVSA’s International Roadcheck, vehicle inspectors across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico will inspect commercial vehicles to ensure that their safety systems—including cargo securement—comply with regulations. CVSA reported that 16.5%of the more than 40,000 vehicles inspected during the 2021 International Roadcheck were taken out of service. Cargo securement was the fifth most common violation, resulting in nearly 1,200 vehicles being sidelined for failing to meet basic cargo control requirements.
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Fleets and owner-operators who want to make sure they are properly following cargo securement regulations can check out Kinedyne’s Roadcheck resource website, Be Prepared to Hit the Highway.
Upon registering, the training site provides access to detailed training videos and downloadable training documents, including a white paper, “Cargo Securement: A Guide to Cargo Control Regulations,” a reference to all 37 steps of the Level 1 North American Inspection, and a self-testing assessment of registrants’ knowledge of cargo securement. The first 200 registrants also receive a free printed pocket guide to proper cargo securement.
“For nearly 55 years, Kinedyne LLC has been dedicated to providing better cargo securement, greater cargo capacity, and faster cargo access to the transportation industry,” Roger Perlstein, Kinedyne VP of sales and marketing, said in a press release. “Our free online training resources promote safety for drivers and the public. They are a reflection of more than a half-century of uncompromising commitment by Kinedyne to the highest level of quality and service.”
