Federal & State Regulations | Cargo loading and securement - West Virginia

West Virginia has adopted Part 393 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs), as in effect on January 13, 2022.

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

Part 393 applies to any self-propelled or towed motor vehicle used on a highway in intrastate and interstate commerce when the vehicle has a gross vehicle weight rating, gross combination weight rating, gross vehicle weight, or gross combination weight of 10,001 pounds or more, or is of any size transporting a placardable amount of hazardous materials.

In West Virginia, no vehicle or combination of vehicles may be operated on any highway unless the vehicle or combination of vehicles is constructed or loaded to prevent any of its load from dropping, sifting, leaking, or otherwise escaping.

It is unlawful to operate on any highway any vehicle or combination of vehicles with any load unless the load and any covering is securely fastened to prevent the covering or load from becoming loose, detached, or in any manner a hazard to other users of the highway.

This requirement does not apply to:

Dropping sand for the purpose of securing traction, or
Sprinkling water or other substances to clean or maintain the roadway.

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Cargo loading and securement - West Virginia