Cargo Securement Pipes

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name: cargo-securement-pipes
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  Use this skill for transporting pipes (water, gas, oil, structural). Covers § 393.122 specific rules and roll-prevention.
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# Pipe Load Securement

Pipes have specific securement rules under § 393.122. The cylindrical shape requires special attention to prevent rolling.

## Pipe configuration
- **Single-layer pipes** — sit directly on trailer deck
- **Multi-layer pipes** — stacked with dunnage between layers
- **End-to-end** — long pipes laid lengthwise
- **Side-by-side** — pipes laid across the trailer (less common)

## Securement requirements
- Each pipe (or group) tied down with chains
- Tiedowns rated to prevent forward, lateral, vertical movement
- Roll-prevention dunnage on the sides
- Multi-layer dunnage between pipes

## Roll prevention
- Side stakes or rolls (specialty trailers)
- Wedges or chocks at pipe sides
- Webbing or chain crossing the top
- Multi-point anchoring

## Tiedown count
- 1 tiedown for short pipe (under 5 ft)
- 2 tiedowns for 5-10 ft
- Additional for longer pipes

## Driver inspection
- Pre-trip: verify pipe spacing + tiedowns
- Mid-trip: stop + verify no roll
- Post-trip: confirm delivery

## Common violations
- Pipe rolls during transit (lateral shift)
- Tiedowns too short
- Dunnage inadequate
- Side blocks missing
- Cross-tying inadequate for length

## Specialty trailers
- **Pipe haulers** with integrated roll prevention
- **Multi-axle** for heavy pipe loads
- **Tilt deck** for easier loading
- **Adjustable side stakes**

## Compass cargo securement
- Pipe load compliance scoring
- Roll prevention checklist
- WLL calculator for pipe + chain configurations

## CFR citations
- **49 CFR § 393.122**

## 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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