Transporting Cargo

Question 1

Whether you load the cargo yourself or not, what are you responsible for?

Answer 1

Inspecting your cargo

Recognize overloads and Poorly balanced weight

Knowing your cargo is properly secured and does not obscure Your view

Knowing your cargo does not restrict your access to emergency equipment

If you are carrying hazardous material that requires placards, you will also need to have a hazardous material endorsement.

Question 2

When should you inspect cargo?

Answer 2

As part of the vehicle inspection

Within 50 miles of starting your trip

After three hours 150 miles

After every break

Question 3

GVW

Answer 3

Gross vehicle weight (GVW)

Total weight of a single vehicle plus its load.

Question 4

GCW

Answer 4

Gross combination weight (GCW)

Total weight of a powered unit plus trailer(s) plus the cargo.

Question 5

GCWR

Answer 5

Gross combination weight rating (GCWR)

Maximum GCW specified by the manufacturer for a specific combination of vehicles plus its load.

Question 6

GVWR

Answer 6

Maximum GVW specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a single vehicle.

Displayed on the federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) certification label

Question 7

Axle weight

Answer 7

Weight transmitted to the ground by one axle or one set of axles.

Question 8

Tire load

Answer 8

Maximum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure.

stated on the side of each tire.