What are the safety requirements for dump trucks?
A. Dump trucks must be equipped with adequate cab shields made of heavy gauge steel in lieu of roll bars and cargo barriers. B. Dump trucks have an adequate backup warning system as specified in 243 FW 3. C. Vehicle operators must adhere to highway limits concerning height, width, length, and weight. D. Dump trucks must be stored with the dump bed lowered. E. All dump trucks used on public roadways must have a means of covering loaded material available. Where loaded materials may reasonably be expected to present a hazard to following vehicles, the operator will ensure that all loads are covered or otherwise secured.
