Federal regulation and state law do not specifically require tarps, but some city ordinances require certain types of cargo be tarped, such as sand, gravel, dirt, mulch, etc.

  • Federal cargo securement regulation (49 CFR §393.100) requires all cargo be secured to prevent the cargo from leaking, spilling, blowing or falling from the motor vehicle. 
  • Kansas state law (KSA 8-1906) requires all vehicles be constructed or loaded as to prevent any of its load from dropping, sifting, leaking or otherwise escaping therefrom.