Cargo securement logs

Skill x3fleetsafety/skills/skills/cargo-securement-logs

Open-source Agent Skills for DOT / FMCSA compliance. Drop in any AI coding agent (Claude Code, Cursor, Cowork) so it knows trucking regulations like a fleet safety pro.

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npx -y skills add x3fleetsafety/skills --skill cargo-securement-logs

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Use this skill for transporting logs. Covers § 393.116 specific rules, bunks, stakes, and tiedowns required.

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Log Load Securement

Log loads have specific securement rules under § 393.116. The wood/tree-like shape requires specialized approach.

Bunk + stake construction

Bunks (cross-supports) must be properly anchored
Stakes (vertical posts) prevent lateral movement
Stakes spaced according to log diameter + weight
Multiple bunks for longer logs

Tiedown requirements

Chains preferred (rated to 50%+ of cargo weight)
Minimum 2 tiedowns for short loads (under 10 ft)
Additional tiedown for each additional 10 ft
Tiedowns must not chafe wood or rope

Load distribution

Bottom layer of logs distributes weight onto bunks
Upper logs nestled into bottom layer
Cargo center of gravity below 8 ft above road for stability

Long log considerations

Long logs (over 40 ft) require additional bunks
Extended overhang requires flagging + lights
Special transport permits in some states

Driver inspection

Pre-trip: verify all tiedowns + stakes
Mid-trip: stop + verify nothing has shifted
Post-trip: confirm safe arrival + delivery

Common violations

Insufficient stakes (under § 393.116)
Loose tiedowns
Stakes broken or damaged
Log shift during transit
Inadequate vertical support

Specialty equipment

Log haulers (purpose-built trailers with integral bunks/stakes)
Multi-axle for very heavy log loads
Forwarder trailers for shorter logs in volume

Compass cargo securement

Log load compliance scoring
Stake/bunk verification on pre-trip
WLL calculator for log + chain combinations

CFR citations

49 CFR § 393.116

How Compass surfaces this

Searchable in Compass Ask. Runs against carrier fleet data when invoked from the relevant tracker. Read-only; no actions without explicit user approval.

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