Cargo Checks and Sealed-Load Responsibilities

Build confidence with 10 original questions about Cargo Checks and Sealed-Load Responsibilities. Review your answers and explanations after finishing.

Supplemental study practice. This is not a government licensing exam or ELDT certification, and does not replace hands-on training. Follow your state’s current handbook.

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You are making your first stop 50 miles into your trip. What should you do regarding your cargo?

Check the fuel level

Only check the tires

Inspect the engine compartment

Inspect the cargo and its securing devices and make any needed adjustments

2 / 10

You are inspecting your header board (headache rack) before loading. What must you check?

That it has a reflective sticker

That it is removable

That it is in good condition and can block forward movement of cargo

That it is painted the correct color

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You are transporting a load in a closed van. Why might you still need to use tie-downs?

To prevent the cargo from shifting and affecting vehicle handling

Because tie-downs are only required on flatbeds

To keep the cargo dry

To reduce noise from the cargo

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You are inspecting your vehicle during a trip. Which of the following should you check regarding your cargo?

Just the cargo covers

That the cargo and its securement devices remain in place and undamaged

Only the trailer coupling

Only the cargo weight

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You are about to drive a truck with a sealed load. What should you do before starting your trip?

Check that the vehicle does not exceed legal weight limits

Open the seal to inspect the cargo

Check the cargo for hazardous materials

Rearrange the cargo for balance

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You are using bracing to secure cargo inside a trailer. Where should bracing be placed to be effective?

Only on the floor under the cargo

From the upper part of the cargo to the floor and/or walls of the cargo compartment

Directly on top of the cargo

Between the cargo and the rear doors

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You are preparing to haul a sealed containerized load. What is your responsibility regarding the cargo inside?

Request a copy of the shipper’s packing list

Check that the gross vehicle and axle weight limits are not exceeded

Open the seal and inspect the cargo for proper securement

Rearrange the cargo if you suspect it is unbalanced

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You are inspecting your cargo securement devices before departure and notice that a tiedown is frayed and has visible cuts. What should you do?

Double up with another tiedown to compensate

Tie knots in the frayed area to strengthen it

Replace the tiedown before using it to secure cargo

Use the tiedown only for light loads

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When transporting cargo on a flatbed trailer, what is your responsibility if the cargo is loaded and secured by someone else?

You only need to check the paperwork

You are still responsible for inspecting the cargo and ensuring it is properly secured

You are not responsible for the cargo securement

Only the loader is responsible for cargo securement

10 / 10

You are planning a trip that will cross several state lines. What should you do regarding cargo securement and weight regulations?

Ignore local rules if you are just passing through

Only follow the rules from your home state

Assume federal rules are the same everywhere

Be aware that regulations for weight, securing cargo, and covering loads may vary by state and locality

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