What is the minimum number of tiedowns required for a piece of cargo 6 feet long and weighing less than 1,100 pounds?

Federal cargo securement standards specify a minimum number of tiedowns based on cargo length and weight. For an item 5 feet long or less and weighing 1,100 pounds or less, one tiedown is the minimum. For items longer than 5 feet, or weighing more than 1,100 pounds, at least two tiedowns are required regardless of weight. Two additional rules apply: the aggregate working load limit (WLL) of all tiedowns must equal at least half the cargo weight, and cargo that can roll must be chocked or otherwise prevented from rolling. These minimums are floor requirements; many loads need more tiedowns to meet the WLL requirement. The 1,100-pound and 5-foot thresholds combine — both must be met for the single-tiedown option.