Load Securement and Damage Prevention

Whether you ship with boxcars, open tops or intermodal containers, Safety Mitigation Specialist Inc. can help you prepare for safe, damage-free shipping. Our team is adept in safe loading standards; they will work with you to ensure your freight is loaded in compliance with Association of American Railroads (AAR), Railway Association of Canada (RAC) Loading Guidelines, Transport Canada and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations.

Loading Rules & Guidelines are established by the Railway Association of Canada (RAC) and the Association of American Railroads (AAR). Loading and unloading procedures play a critical role in everyone’s safety. The way in which a railcar or container is loaded makes all the difference when it comes to railroad safety. Help keep us all safe by ensuring all of the rules and regulations are followed.

Proper loading and unloading procedures will ensure that your cargo and the trains that carry that cargo are safe for the entire journey. Improperly loaded cars can cause in-train forces to push a car off the rails, which can cause a derailment. Serious physical injuries have resulted from trains moving with unsecured cables where the product was not properly secured.