['Cargo loading and securement']
['Cargo securement']
03/13/2025
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In Mississippi, vehicles must not be driven or moved on any highway unless the vehicle is constructed or loaded to prevent any of its load from dropping, sifting, leaking, or otherwise escaping.
This requirement does not apply to:
- The dropping of sand for the purpose of securing traction, or
- The sprinkling of water or other substances for cleaning or maintaining the roadway.
Every open top truck, trailer, or other carrier, while traveling on any state, United States, or interstate highway in Mississippi and carrying any load of sand, dirt, gravel, or rock must be equipped with a tarpaulin, canvas, or other secured top. A vehicle will be considered in full compliance if:
- It is not loaded within six inches of the top of the bed; or
- It is equipped with four six-inch sideboards, which must be attached one each to the front, back and two sides of the carrier body, and remain lowered while the body is being loaded, provided that no part of the load may extend above the body of the carrier.
In addition, after loading, the sideboards must be raised and secured to remain raised during travel, and the space between the top of the sideboards and the top of the load contacting the sideboards must not be less than six inches.
Related Information
Citations
- Mississippi Code Annotated §63-5-55
- Mississippi Code Annotated §63-7-83
- Mississippi Code Annotated §63-7-85
- Federal regulation 49 CFR 393, Subpart I
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