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In section 392.9, the motor carrier safety regulations require drivers to periodically check their cargo and securement devices to ensure that the cargo is properly secured, and make adjustments as necessary. Under that standard, these load checks must occur:
Before December 26, 2002, drivers were required to make their initial en-route load check within the first 25 miles. That changed to 50 miles effective January 1, 2004.
En-route load checks are not required of: