Non D.O.T. Bulkhead

OPERATION  |  Safety Messages

Operation Information

Aero Non-D.O.T. Bulkheads are NOT intended to be used as a cargo securement device and DO NOT need to comply with the FMCSA/D.O.T. regulations.

Aero Non-D.O.T. Bulkheads are NOT intended to be used as a cargo securement device and should NOT be relied upon to block forward movement even when the cargo is in contact with the bulkhead.

Drivers and Owners are responsible for complying with the FMCSA/D.O.T. regulations to secure and monitor the cargo load. NOT complying with the regulations to secure and monitor the cargo load could result in death or serious injury.

MAINTENANCE  |  Safety Messages

Bulkhead must be properly installed per the instruction manual. NOT properly installing the bulkhead could result in death or serious injury.

Installation Information

Bulkhead must be properly installed per the instruction manual. NOT properly installing the bulkhead could result in death or serious injury.

Bulkhead and platform must NOT have damaged or weakened components. A damaged or weakened bulkhead could result in death or serious injury.

Bulkhead must be properly installed per the instruction manual. NOT properly installing the bulkhead could result in death or serious injury.

Read all manuals and safety information before installing.

Maintenance Modifications

Modifications to bulkhead may damage or weaken the bulkhead. A damaged or weakened bulkhead could result in death or serious injury. See manual for what modifications can be made to the bulkhead.

Non D.O.T. Regulation Links

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

• Regulations issued by FMCSA are published in the Federal Register and compiled in the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Copies of appropriate volumes of the CFR in book format may be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, or examined at many libraries. The CFR may also be viewed online.
• Regulation 49 CFR Part 393 pertains to PARTS AND ACCESSORIES NECESSARY FOR SAFE OPERATION

Section under regulations about Cargo Securement Rules

• http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/cargo-securement/cargo-securement-rules

Information on General Cargo Securement can be found in 393.100-136

Label & Sticker Information

Explanation of Signal Words

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury.

Used to address practices not related to physical injury.