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First published: September 2, 2026Bank updated: September 2, 2026Published by CertQuestUSA · review process

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Cargo Securement: a 100-question practice bank for the real DOT / FMCSA Carrier Compliance standard, 2 full papers of 50 questions each with no repeats, every question written to the regulation it comes from.

Where these questions come from

Every question in this bank cites a source -- primarily 49 CFR (98%) and 49 CFR 393.108 table (2%) of this exam's citations.

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questions in the bank

What this exam covers

Commodity-Specific Securement Rules58%
Tiedown Equipment and Working Load Limits11%
General Securement Principles and Performance Criteria32%

5 real sample questions

Which vehicle types does 49 CFR 393.100(a) list as subject to the cargo securement rules in Subpart I?

A. Trucks, truck tractors, semitrailers, full trailers, and pole trailers

B. Trucks, buses, and passenger vans only

C. Any vehicle registered for interstate commerce

D. Only vehicles carrying hazardous materials

Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: A. Trucks, truck tractors, semitrailers, full trailers, and pole trailers

B: Buses are not named in 393.100(a); the subpart is about cargo securement, not passenger carriage.
C: Applicability is defined by vehicle type in 393.100(a), not by registration status.
D: Subpart I applies regardless of whether the cargo is hazardous; HM has its own separate rules.

Source: 49 CFR 393.100(a)

Under 393.100(b), what must loading and securement of cargo on a commercial motor vehicle prevent?

A. The cargo from leaking, spilling, blowing, or falling from the vehicle

B. The cargo from being visible to other drivers

C. The cargo from exceeding the vehicle’s registered gross weight

D. The cargo from being loaded by unauthorized personnel

Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: A. The cargo from leaking, spilling, blowing, or falling from the vehicle

B: Visibility is not addressed by 393.100(b); it is a loss-prevention rule.
C: Weight limits are a separate regulatory subject, not part of 393.100(b).
D: Who loads the vehicle is not addressed by this paragraph.

Source: 49 CFR 393.100(b)

What does 393.100(c) require regarding cargo shifting?

A. Cargo must be contained, immobilized, or secured to prevent shifting to an extent that adversely affects the vehicle’s stability or maneuverability

B. Cargo must never move more than one inch in any direction

C. Cargo must be weighed before and after every trip

D. Cargo must be photographed before departure

Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: A. Cargo must be contained, immobilized, or secured to prevent shifting to an extent that adversely affects the vehicle’s stability or maneuverability

B: No blanket one-inch movement rule exists in 393.100(c); specific movement limits appear only in commodity-specific sections such as 393.126.
C: Weighing is not a requirement of 393.100(c).
D: Photographing cargo is not a Subpart I requirement.

Source: 49 CFR 393.100(c)

Section 393.100(b) addresses cargo loss (leaking, spilling, blowing, falling); what separate hazard does 393.100(c) address?

A. Cargo shifting that affects vehicle stability or maneuverability

B. Cargo that is not properly labeled

C. Cargo that is overweight for the axle

D. Cargo that blocks the driver’s mirrors

Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: A. Cargo shifting that affects vehicle stability or maneuverability

B: Labeling is not addressed by 393.100.
C: Axle weight is a separate regulatory area.
D: Mirror obstruction is a placement/visibility issue, not what 393.100(c) addresses.

Source: 49 CFR 393.100(b)-(c)

Under 393.102(a)(1), a tiedown assembly’s BREAKING STRENGTH must not be exceeded when the vehicle decelerates in the forward direction at what rate?

A. 0.8 g

B. 0.5 g

C. 0.435 g

D. 0.25 g

Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: A. 0.8 g

B: This is the rearward and lateral breaking-strength value in 393.102(a)(1), not the forward value.
C: This is the forward WORKING LOAD LIMIT value under 393.102(a)(2), a different, lower standard.
D: This is the lateral working load limit value under 393.102(a)(2).

Source: 49 CFR 393.102(a)(1)

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I take a free Cargo Securement practice test online?

Right here. CertQuestUSA's free Cargo Securement practice test online is a full 50-question practice paper built to the real exam's domain weights, with every answer explained, with no sign-up and no credit card, and shows your score by topic at the end. The full 100-question bank, with every answer explained and cited to the regulation it comes from, is $14.99 for a 30-day pass that never renews.

How many questions are on the CertQuestUSA Cargo Securement practice test?

100 questions total, split into 2 full papers of 50 each with no repeats across papers.

What topics does the Cargo Securement test cover?

3 domains, with the heaviest weight on Commodity-Specific Securement Rules (58%), General Securement Principles and Performance Criteria (32%), and Tiedown Equipment and Working Load Limits (11%).

Where do CertQuestUSA's Cargo Securement questions come from?

Primarily 49 CFR (98%) and 49 CFR 393.108 table (2%) of this bank's citations -- computed directly from this exam's own question sources, not a generic description.

Is there a free Cargo Securement practice test?

Yes -- one full 50-question practice paper built to the exam's domain weights, free with no sign-up, with every answer explained and a domain-by-domain score at the end.

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