Federal & State Regulations | Cargo loading and securement - Maine

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Maine has adopted Part 393 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs), as amended.

The adoption includes regulations dealing with projecting loads (393.87) and cargo securement (Part 393, Subpart I).

Part 393 applies to a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating, gross combination weight rating, gross vehicle weight, or gross combination weight of 10,001 pounds or more, or a vehicle transporting hazardous materials which require placarding.

In Maine, a person may not operate a vehicle on a public way with a load that is not fastened, secured, confined, or loaded to reasonably prevent a portion from falling off.

However, when the load consists of sawdust, shavings, or wood chips, and a reasonable effort has been made to completely cover the load, minor amounts blown from the vehicle while in transit will not constitute a violation.

In addition, a load of gravel, sand, crushed stone, rubbish, building debris, or trash must be covered or otherwise secured or confined to prevent any portion of the load from falling from or spilling out of the vehicle.

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