49 CFR § 393.128 - Specific securement requirements for automobiles, light trucks, and vans.

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title: "49 CFR § 393.128 - Specific securement requirements for automobiles, light trucks, and vans."
title_number: 49
title_name: "Transportation"
section_number: "393.128"
section_name: "Specific securement requirements for automobiles, light trucks, and vans."
chapter_name: "FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION"
subchapter_number: "B"
subchapter_name: "FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS"
part_number: "393"
part_name: "PARTS AND ACCESSORIES NECESSARY FOR SAFE OPERATION"
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last_updated: "2026-04-05"
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authority: "49 U.S.C. 31136, 31151, 31502; sec. 1041(b), Pub. L. 102-240, 105 Stat. 1914, 1993; secs. 5301 and 5524, Pub. L. 114-94, 129 Stat. 1312, 1543, 1560; and 49 CFR 1.87."
regulatory_source: "33 FR 19735, Dec. 25, 1968, unless otherwise noted."
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# 393.128 Specific securement requirements for automobiles, light trucks, and vans.

(a) *Applicability.* The rules in this section apply to the transportation of automobiles, light trucks, and vans which individually weigh 4,536 kg. (10,000 lb) or less. Vehicles which individually are heavier than 4,536 kg (10,000 lb) must be secured in accordance with the provisions of § 393.130 of this part.

(b) *Securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans.* (1) Automobiles, light trucks, and vans must be restrained at both the front and rear to prevent lateral, forward, rearward, and vertical movement using a minimum of two tiedowns.

(2) Tiedowns that are designed to be affixed to the structure of the automobile, light truck, or van must use the mounting points on those vehicles that have been specifically designed for that purpose.

(3) Tiedowns that are designed to fit over or around the wheels of an automobile, light truck, or van must provide restraint in the lateral, longitudinal and vertical directions.

(4) Edge protectors are not required for synthetic webbing at points where the webbing comes in contact with the tires.