Load Securement Citations: Vehicle or Driver
| Entry Date | September 6, 2001 |
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| Issue Number | 01-015-VEH |
| Name | Thomas Marlow |
| Agency | Georgia division of the FMCSA |
| Address | GeorgiaUnited StatesMap It (opens in a new tab) |
| Committee | Vehicle Committee |
| Status | Closed |
| Summary of Issue | There is a concern relating to how load securement violations are cited. A careful review of numerous carrier profiles revealed that there is inconsistency among inspectors relating to whether they cite the driver or the vehicle for the violation. |
| Justification or Need | The vehicle should be cited to ensure that it would not be returned to the road until the OOS condition is corrected. |
| Request for Action | The Vehicle Committee clarify this matter by issuing a statement that vehicles should be cited for load securement violations. |