Hydraulic Tank and Headache Rack Combos

DISCLAIMER: As stated in the NSC Standard 10:  Cargo Securement, Divsion 5 – Front End Structures – Application 23(3) A cab shield (Headache rack) is not and front end structure or part of a cargo securement system.  Therefore NO D.O.T. requirements/approvals are applicable.

• Headache racks cannot meet the requirements of CFR 393.114.a. Cargo must be in contact with the front end structure for the CFR 393.114.a to apply.

Iconic MetalGear promotes that all operators be in compliance with all other load securement requirements as stated in 393.100 to 393.142.

“As per the Ministry of Transportations “Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator’s Safety Manual” the following applies:

Within Module 14 – Cargo Securement, it refers to requirements that are adopted from the National Safety Code (NSC) Standard 10, Cargo Securement, as the standard for securing loads in Ontario.  Referenced in the subsection “Requirements for Securement Devices” it talks to Front End structures and that the rules concerning this topic are included in NSC Standard 10.

NSC Standard 10:  Cargo Securement, Division 5- Front End Structures – Application 23(3) A cab shield (Headache rack) is not a front end structure or part of a cargo securement system.”