Cargo Loading and Securement - Alaska

In Alaska, a vehicle must be constructed, loaded, or covered to prevent its load from dropping, sifting, leaking, or otherwise escaping from the vehicle.

At least six inches of freeboard must be maintained around the entire perimeter of a load consisting of sand, gravel, dirt, rock, or similar materials or the load must be covered and securely fastened to prevent the cover from becoming loose or detached. This requirement does not apply to:

Related information

• Cargo securement exExplanation

Citations

• Alaska statute, §28.35.251
• Alaska statute, 46.06.080
• Federal regulation 49 CFR 393, Subpart I