The new regulations issued by the U. S. Department of Transportation are designed to reduce the number of accidents caused by the load that moves on, in, or falls from commercial vehicles operating in interstate commerce. An analysis revealed that the highest probable deceleration for an empty or lightly loaded vehicle with an anti-lock system, all brakes properly adjusted and heated to provide optimal braking performance, ranges from 0.8 to 0.85 g.Transportation of cars crushed or crushed in an accident or the An accident, unlike being knowingly crushed or crushed in preparation for transportation to recycling facilities, is not subject to these requirements.
Carriers must alter their use of load securing devices to prevent items from moving on or inside commercial motor vehicles or falling from them. Vehicles, equipment, and machines that weigh less than 4,536 kg (10,000 pounds) can be insured according to these standards, the standards for cars, light trucks and vans, or general transportation requirements.
