What 4 things related to cargo are drivers responsible for?

Inspecting cargo,Recognizing overloads and poorly balanced weight,Knowing your cargo is properly secured and does not obscure your view and That cargo doesn't block your access to emergency equipment.

How often must you stop while on the road to check your cargo?

Inspect cargo after the first 50 miles of the trip then again after you have driven for 3 hours or 150 miles and after every break you take during driving.

How is Gross Combination Weight Rating different from Gross Combination Weight?

GCW is the total weight of vehicle and cargo and GCWR is the maximum GCW specified by the manufacture for the vehicle and its load.

Name 2 situations where legal maximum weights may not be safe.

During bad weather or in mountains.

What can happen if you do not have enough weight on the front axle?

The axle can be too light to steer safely.

What is the minimum number of tie downs for any flat bed load?

Cargo should have at least one tie down for each 10 feet of cargo minimum of at least 2

What is the minimum number of tie downs for a 20 foot load ?

2. Cargo should have at least one tie down for each 10 feet of cargo minimum of at least 2

Name the two basic reasons for covering cargo on an open bed?

To protect people from spilled cargo and to protect the cargo from weather.

What must you check before transporting a sealed load?

You should check that you do not exceed gross weight and axle weight limits.

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Transporting Cargo Safely

Question	Answer
What 4 things related to cargo are drivers responsible for?	Inspecting cargo,Recognizing overloads and poorly balanced weight,Knowing your cargo is properly secured and does not obscure your view and That cargo doesn't block your access to emergency equipment.
How often must you stop while on the road to check your cargo?	Inspect cargo after the first 50 miles of the trip then again after you have driven for 3 hours or 150 miles and after every break you take during driving.
How is Gross Combination Weight Rating different from Gross Combination Weight?	GCW is the total weight of vehicle and cargo and GCWR is the maximum GCW specified by the manufacture for the vehicle and its load.
Name 2 situations where legal maximum weights may not be safe.	During bad weather or in mountains.
What can happen if you do not have enough weight on the front axle?	The axle can be too light to steer safely.
What is the minimum number of tie downs for any flat bed load?	Cargo should have at least one tie down for each 10 feet of cargo minimum of at least 2
What is the minimum number of tie downs for a 20 foot load ?	2. Cargo should have at least one tie down for each 10 feet of cargo minimum of at least 2
Name the two basic reasons for covering cargo on an open bed?	To protect people from spilled cargo and to protect the cargo from weather.
What must you check before transporting a sealed load?	You should check that you do not exceed gross weight and axle weight limits.

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