En-Route Equipment and Cargo Checks

Build confidence with 10 original questions about En-Route Equipment and Cargo Checks. 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.

1 / 10

After driving 150 miles, you stop for a break. What should you check regarding your cargo?

Inspect the engine but not the cargo

Check only the paperwork

Only check the cargo if you notice a problem

Inspect the cargo and securement devices for any needed adjustments

2 / 10

You are loading your trailer and notice that the cargo is stacked high, with heavy items on top of lighter ones. What is the main risk of this arrangement?

It will be easier to unload at your destination

The load may shift or tip over during transit

The cargo will be better protected from weather

The trailer will use less fuel

3 / 10

You are performing an en-route inspection and notice a tire is under-inflated. What should you do?

Stop and correct the tire pressure as soon as possible

Only check the tire pressure at the end of the trip

Continue driving until the next scheduled stop

Ignore it if the tire looks okay

4 / 10

During your first stop 50 miles into a trip, you notice a tiedown strap has visible cuts and fraying. What should you do before continuing?

Replace the damaged tiedown before resuming travel

Tighten the strap and continue driving

Add an extra tiedown but leave the damaged one in place

Ignore it if the cargo still feels secure

5 / 10

You are inspecting your vehicle during a trip. Which of the following should you check to help prevent fires?

Mirrors and windshield

Only the fire extinguisher

Tires, wheels, and truck body for signs of heat

Just the cargo area for leaks

6 / 10

You are responsible for a load that blocks your access to emergency equipment. What should you do before starting your trip?

Only check the cargo at the next stop

Rearrange the cargo so emergency equipment is accessible

Rely on other drivers for emergency equipment

Leave the cargo as is if it fits in the trailer

7 / 10

During a routine en-route inspection, you notice that a tiedown anchor point is bent and has visible cracks. What should you do?

Continue your trip and check it again later

Add extra tiedowns to compensate

Do not use the anchor point and report the defect

Use the anchor point if the crack is small

8 / 10

While inspecting your cargo 3 hours into your trip, what should you check regarding your securement devices?

Only check the cargo, not the devices

Ensure all devices remain tight and undamaged

Add more tiedowns regardless of condition

Remove any extra securement to save weight

9 / 10

You are inspecting your cargo securement system during a break and see that a tiedown passes over a sharp metal edge. What is required to comply with FMCSA rules?

Tighten the tiedown more to reduce movement

Double up the tiedown in that spot

Use edge protection to prevent the tiedown from being cut

Move the tiedown away from the edge

10 / 10

You are hauling a load of pipes that could roll during transit. What must you do to prevent movement?

Stack the pipes tightly together

Rely only on tiedowns to hold them in place

Use chocks, wedges, or cradle devices to prevent rolling

Place the pipes on a flat surface without restraints

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