Section 3 Cargo safety

Question 1

Inspecting cargo your responsible for

Answer 1

Inspecting cargo , knowing it is properly secured , knowing it does not restrict access to emergency equipment

Question 2

When should you recheck cargo

Answer 2

After driving 3 hours or 150 miles , after every break you take during driving

Question 3

Is there a federally set limit for GCWR

Answer 3

Every state has a separate GCWR

Question 4

Does weather affect how much you can load up

Answer 4

It is a bad idea to load up to max weight during bad weather

Question 5

How do you load your cargo properly

Answer 5

Don’t be top heavy , put the heaviest cargo under the lightest and distribute evenly

Question 6

What can too much weight on the steering axle cause

Answer 6

Bad steering

Question 7

What does weight loaded for a higher center of gravity cause

Answer 7

A rollover

Question 8

What does too little weight on the axle cause

Answer 8

bad steering

Question 9

WHat is blocking used for

Answer 9

in the front m back and or sides of a piece of cargo to keep it from sliding , `

Question 10

how many tie down should you have

Answer 10

1 tie down for every feet of cargo and at least two no matter how small

Question 10

what are front header boards for

Answer 10

Protect you from your cargo in case of a crash or emergency stop

Question 11

why cover your cargo?

Answer 11

Protect people from spilled cargo and protect the cargo from weather

Question 12

when are containerized loads used

Answer 12

containerized loads generally used when freight is carried part way by rail or ship

Question 13

Can you check sealed loads

Answer 13

you cannot check sealed loads but you should check you don’t exceed gross weight and axle weights

Question 14

What cargo require extra attention or mindfulness

Answer 14

dry bulk , hanging meat ,livestock , and oversized loads