Cargo Securement

First published: September 2, 2026Last verified: September 2, 2026Reviewed by the CertQuestUSA team

TL;DR

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 citing the real regulation it comes from.

Where these questions come from

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

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2

full papers, no repeats

50

questions per paper

100

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

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

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

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

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

Source: 49 CFR 393.102(a)(1)

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Frequently asked questions

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 diagnostic for Cargo Securement?

Yes -- 10 real questions across the exam's domains, no sign-up required, with a domain-by-domain breakdown at the end.

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