Practical Cargo Securement Metal Coils – Flat Bed

Transporting metal coils on flatbed trucks requires precise techniques and attention to detail due to the coils’ heavy weight and potential to roll or shift. The Practical Cargo Securement – Metal Coils (Flatbed) course provides drivers with the skills and knowledge to safely transport one or more coils with a combined weight of 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) or more.

This course emphasizes proper training, load orientation, and securement methods to reduce the risk of accidents, load damage, or regulatory violations. Drivers will gain hands-on knowledge to secure coils effectively in real-world flatbed operations

Course Content

As a Trucking Company you have a regulated obligation both federally and provincial through OH&S to have training on safety related investigations. The Fundamentals of Investigation course meets these requirements. This 2-day course introduces a variety of basic investigative skills required to conduct basic occupational health and safety-related investigations.

• Importance of proper retraining and securement refresher techniques
• Overview of common cargo securement devices for flatbeds
• Methods for securing metal coils in different orientations (horizontal, vertical, stacked)
• Correct placement and blocking techniques to prevent movement
• Inspection procedures for pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip checks
• Regulatory considerations and compliance with North American Cargo Securement Standards