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Driver's Handbook on Cargo Securement - Chapter 6: Paper Rolls

What Does This Section Cover?

The rules in this section apply to shipments of paper rolls, which individually or together, weigh 2268 kg (5000 lb.) or more.

Note: Shipments of paper rolls that weigh less than 2268 kg (5000 lb.), and paper rolls that are unitized on a pallet may either be secured in accordance this section or with the general cargo securement requirements

Note: This section does not apply to small rolls of paper shipped in cartons/containers such as toilet paper or paper towels that would be used in the kitchen. This type of product is covered in the general cargo securement requirements.

Plan a Securement System for Paper Rolls

• Select a good load pattern.
• Block, brace, or immobilize paper rolls to make sure they are prevented from sliding, tipping, or rolling.
• Prevent significant movement of small groups of paper rolls when movement is not prevented by other cargo or by the vehicle structure.
• Symmetrically stack paper rolls when eyes are horizontal.
• Make sure that stacks are secured to prevent significant movement.
• Use friction mats to prevent horizontal movement.
• Use tiedowns that pass over the paper rolls to increase the effect of friction.
• Use tiedowns when rolls are loaded on flatbeds or curtain-sided vehicles.

Special Circumstances: Loading and Securing Paper Rolls with Eyes Vertical in a Sided Vehicle

Requirements for placement

• Place paper rolls together in a group so that the structure of the group can be maintained.
• Place paper rolls against:
  • The front and walls of the vehicle
  • Each other
  • Other cargo

Usually the roll is secure if a paper roll has 3 well-separated points of contact with the vehicle, other rolls, or other cargo.

Requirements for preventing side-to-side movement

If there are not enough paper rolls in the shipment to reach the walls of the vehicle, prevent side-to-side movement by one of these methods:

• Blocking
• Bracing
• Tiedowns
• Void fillers
• Friction mats
• Banding the rolls together

Requirements for preventing rearward movement

When any void behind a group of paper rolls (including rolls at the rear of the vehicle) is greater than the diameter of the paper rolls, prevent rearward movement by one of these methods.

• Friction mats
• Blocking
• Bracing
• Tiedowns
• Banding to other rolls