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Securing Coils for Shipping and Related Requirements

The U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) provides specific requirements regarding shipping of products, including metal coils. The complete FMCSA requirements can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations. The following provisions of the code relate to securing cargo and safe loading:

  • Shifting or Falling Cargo: FMCSA, 49CFR393.100
  • Safe Loading: FMCSA, 49CFR392.9
  • Rules for Securing Metal Coils: FMCSA, CFR393.120

It is typical for shipping companies to properly secure cargo. Carriers assume responsibility for complying with DOT regulations, and coil coaters do not accept liability for the carrier’s responsibility to properly secure loads. Some companies require their carriers to acknowledge their familiarity with the federal shipping requirements and to agree to abide by the DOT regulations.

Some companies also include signs in their facilities to make drivers aware of their responsibility to be aware of the applicable regulations. An example of such a sign in a coil coating facility follows:

Notice of U.S. Department of Transportation Shipping Regulations: Continue reading →


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Introduction: We’ve Got You Covered

coatnotes-logoWelcome to Coat Notes, the official blog for the National Coil Coating Association (NCCA)! NCCA is a trade association dedicated to the growth of coil coated products and consists of member companies that are at the forefront of the coating industry. These members are often leading manufacturers and suppliers of coil coating services, metal, coatings, chemicals, and equipment.

Founded in 1962, NCCA is a unified organization providing resources and leadership in order to ensure that coil coated materials are the products of choice. The association’s primary goals are to:

  • Provide information that addresses the changing needs in the marketplace.
  • Provide educational resources and assist its members in producing superior products and services to their customers.
  • Increase industry awareness of the coil coating process and its benefits.
  • Promote prepainted metal.

With Coat Notes, we aim to reinforce these goals by delivering regular, easy-to-follow content on all facets of the coil coating community and providing insights from industry experts to position ourselves as the most-trusted resource in coil coating.

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