🚚FMCSA Grants K & L Trucking Exemption for Cargo Securement
Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Application for an Exemption From K & L Trucking, USDOT #193158
Summary
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announces its decision to renew K & L Trucking, Inc.'s (K & L, USDOT #193158) application for a limited 5-year exemption to allow the company to secure large metal coils to its trailers using a cargo securement system that differs from that required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). The Agency has determined that granting the exemption would likely achieve a level of safety equivalent to or greater than the level of safety provided by the regulation.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Business Impact
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The exemption granted to K & L Trucking allows them to use an alternative cargo securement system, which may influence operational costs and safety protocols for similar businesses in the freight transport sector. The exemption also establishes compliance requirements for inspections and reporting, impacting regulatory strategy for affected businesses.