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This section tells you about hauling cargo safely. You must understand basic cargo safety rules to get a CDL.
If you load cargo wrong or do not secure it, it can be a danger to others and yourself. Loose cargo that falls off a vehicle can cause traffic problems and others could be hurt or killed. Loose cargo could hurt or kill you during a quick stop or crash. Your vehicle could be damaged by an overload. Steering could be affected by how a vehicle is loaded, making it more difficult to control the vehicle.
Whether or not you load and secure the cargo yourself, you are responsible for:
If you intend to carry hazardous material that requires placards on your vehicle, you will also need to have a hazardous materials endorsement. Section 9 of this manual has the information you need to pass the hazardous materials test.
As part of your Vehicle inspection, make sure the truck is not overloaded and the cargo is balanced and secured properly.
After Starting. Inspect the cargo and its securing devices again within the first 50 miles after beginning a trip. Make any adjustments needed.
Re-check. Re-check the cargo and securing devices as often as necessary during a trip to keep the load secure. You need to inspect again:
Federal, state, and local regulations for commercial vehicle weight, securing cargo, covering loads, and where you can drive large vehicles vary from place to place. Know the rules where you will be driving.
You are responsible for not being overloaded. The following are some definitions of weight you should know.
Define Tire Load:
During a trip, you inspect the cargo after the first 50 miles. How often must you re-inspect the cargo after that?
Re-check. Re-check the cargo and securing devices as often as necessary during a trip to keep the load secure. You need to inspect again:
Define Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
After beginning a trip the driver should inspect the cargo within:
Define Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR):
Which of the following is the driver's responsibility regarding cargo loading?
Whether or not you load and secure the cargo yourself, you are responsible for:
Define Axle Weight:
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