The loading methods described here are minimum standards. It may be necessary to supplement these methods in some instances.
All rules apply both to trailers and containers, regardless of the shipping plan used.
It must be understood that trailers or containers may move in a backwards or reverse direction for all or a portion of their journey. During the journey, normal transportation forces will shift an unsecured load or cause lading to exert excessive pressure against the nose, rear doors, or side walls. All packages intended for TOFC and COFC shipments of hazardous materials in the United States must meet appropriate US DOT hazardous material regulations concerning packaging specifications, labeling, and marking, as specified in CFR Title 49.