Delivery Truck Cargo Securement Audit - FMCSA Part 393

Inspection template for auditing cargo securement on delivery trucks carrying palletized building materials, including tiedown count, working load limit, load stability, weight distribution, and en-route re-inspection points under FMCSA Part 393 Subpart I.

Audit Details

• Inspection date and time recorded
• Vehicle/unit identification recorded
  Document tractor number, trailer number, and unit type.
• Load type identified as palletized building materials
  Select the primary freight type being transported.
• Load weight documented
  Enter the estimated or verified cargo weight.

Load Placement and Weight Distribution

• Pallets are evenly distributed across the deck or trailer floor
• Load is centered and does not create visible side-to-side imbalance
• No pallet overhang creates a fall or shift hazard
• Axle or suspension overload risk identified and addressed

Tiedown Count, Condition, and Placement

• Tiedown count meets securement requirement for the load
• All tiedowns are free of cuts, frays, broken stitching, or damaged hardware
• Tiedowns are properly tensioned and not visibly slack
• Tiedowns are positioned to prevent forward, rearward, and lateral movement

Working Load Limit and Securement Hardware

• Aggregate working load limit meets or exceeds cargo securement requirement
• Anchor points, winches, ratchets, and hooks are serviceable and properly engaged
• Edge protection is used where tiedowns contact sharp or abrasive cargo edges

Load Stability and Cargo Condition

• Pallets are intact and not visibly broken, crushed, or leaning
• Stacking pattern is stable and compatible with the cargo shape and weight
• No visible cargo shift, bulging, or loose wrap is present

En-Route Re-Inspection and Documentation

• Driver can identify required re-inspection points during transit
• Re-inspection log or note is available for the current trip
• Any securement deficiency was corrected before departure