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Go!What is the minimum Working Load Limit for the entire securement system?
Note: The minimum WLL requirement for the securement system is 50%. More tiedown capacity should be used if you need to secure an article against any movement.
When loaded cement pipe over 45 inches in diameter, which pipes should be blocked, wedged, or otherwise immobilized?
Immobilize the front and rear pipe with on of the following methods:
How much force is the securement system required to withstand in terms of cargo weight?
All elements of the vehicle structure and anchor points must be strong enough to withstand the forces described on page 7.
Which of the following is not an acceptable method of containing loose parts when securing flattened or crushed vehicles?
Use a containment system that:
The containment system can consist of one or a combination of the following methods.
The use of synthetic material for containment of loose parts is permitted.
When securing concrete pipe with a diameter of more than 45 inches loaded crosswise, how many tiedowns are required through each pipe at minimum?
Secure each pipe with tiedowns through the pipe.
Run at least one tiedown through each pipe in the front half of the load. This includes the middle one if there are an odd number. The tiedown must run rearward at an angle not more than 45° with the horizontal when viewed from the side of the vehicle, whenever practicable.
Run at least one tiedown through each pipe in the rear half of the load. The tiedown must run forward at an angle not more than 45° with the horizontal when viewed from the side of the vehicle, whenever practicable. This holds each pipe firmly in contact with adjacent pipe.
Who is responsible for inspecting securing devices and cargo within the first 50 miles?
A bulkhead is defined as:
A vertical barrier across a vehicle to prevent forward movement of cargo.
Which of the following can be used as part of the cargo securement system?
A securement system is a securement method that uses one or a combination of the following elements:
When securing an intermodal container on a chassis, what is the maximum allowable vertical travel when secured?
Securing devices must restrain the container from moving more than:
The definition for "shortwood" identifies pieces that are no longer than:
Also called:
Studying the flatbed cargo securement CDL manual is not a requirement for getting your CDL permit or license. It is required knowledge for flatbed drivers.
Some questions you should be able to answer for flatbed cargo securement:
Any device specifically manufactured to attach or secure cargo to a vehicle or trailer:
A combination of securing devices that forms an assembly that:
Some tiedowns are attached to the cargo and provide direct resistance to restrain the cargo from movement.
Some tie-downs pass over or through the cargo. They create a downward force that increases the effect of friction between the cargo and the deck. This friction restrains the cargo.
A combination of securing devices which form an assembly that attaches cargo to, or restrains cargo on, a vehicle or trailer, and is attached to anchor point(s).
Cargo is contained if it fills a sided vehicle, and every article is in contact with or sufficiently close to a wall or other articles so that it cannot shift or tip if those other articles are also unable to shift or tip.
A structure, device, or another substantial article placed against or around an article to prevent horizontal movement of the article.
Tiedowns can be used in two ways:
Place the tiedown as close as possible to the spacer.
Position the tiedowns as symetrically as possible over the length of the article.
Position the tiedowns to preserve the integrity of the article.