Not all materials and supplies needed for installation at the customer site are considered cargo; only non-perishable materials must be secured under DOT regulations. The statement is:

Not all materials and supplies needed for installation at the customer site are considered cargo; only non-perishable materials must be secured under DOT regulations. The statement is:

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Depends on the material
• D. Always

Answer: (B)

Cargo securement under DOT rules applies to all materials being transported, not just non-perishable items. The idea that only non-perishable materials must be secured is not correct. If something is loaded onto the vehicle to take to a job site, it’s considered cargo and must be secured to prevent shifting or falling during transit. In propane installation work, that includes hoses, regulators, fittings, tools, spare parts, and even cylinders—anything moved in the truck to the customer site needs proper restraint. Perishability doesn’t exempt items from securement requirements, and there aren’t blanket exemptions based on whether a item is perishable.

Cargo securement under DOT rules applies to all materials being transported, not just non-perishable items. The idea that only non-perishable materials must be secured is not correct. If something is loaded onto the vehicle to take to a job site, it’s considered cargo and must be secured to prevent shifting or falling during transit. In propane installation work, that includes hoses, regulators, fittings, tools, spare parts, and even cylinders—anything moved in the truck to the customer site needs proper restraint. Perishability doesn’t exempt items from securement requirements, and there aren’t blanket exemptions based on whether a item is perishable.