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What four things related to cargo our driver is responsible for? |
Whether or not you load and secure the cargo yourself, you're responsible for: inspecting your cargo. Recognizing overload and poorly balance weight. Knowing your cargo properly secured and does not obstruct your view ahead or to the sides. Knowing your cargo does not restrict your access to emergency equipment. |
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How often must you stop while on the road to check your cargo. |
Inspect the cargo and its securing devices again within the first 50 miles. Recheck the cargo and securing devices as often as necessary during a trip to keep the load secure. you need to inspect again after you have driven for three hours or 150 miles and every break you take during driving. |
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How is gross combination weight rating different from gross combination weight. |
Weight rating is what the Power unit plus trailer is rated to handle. The gross weight is the actual Weight of the unit plus it's cargo. |
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Name two situations where legal maximum weights may not be safe. |
During bad weather or in mountains, it may not be safe to operate at legal maximum weights. |
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What can happen if you don't have enough weight on the front axle? |
Under loaded front axles caused by shifting weight too far to the rear can make the steering axles way too light to steer safely. Too little weight on the driving axles can cause poor traction. |
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What is the minimum number of tiedowns for any flatbed load? |
Cargo should have at least one tied down for each 10 feet of cargo. Make sure you have enough tiedowns to meet this need. No matter how small the cargo is there should be at least two tiedowns holding it. |
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What is the minimum number of tiedowns for a 20 foot load. |
One tiedown for each 10 feet of cargo |
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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. |
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What must be checked before transporting a sealed load |
You cannot inspect sealed loads, but you should check that you don't exceed gross weight and axle weight limits |
