Handling and Documenting Cargo Training
Safe and Smart New Driver Training Program
Safe and Smart New Driver Training Program: Handling and Documenting Cargo Training
This course is designed to help CMV drivers learn proper procedures for handling and documenting cargo.
Being a safe driver who delivers undamaged cargo isn’t only about how the vehicle is driven. Properly handling and securing cargo are important tasks professional drivers perform on a daily basis.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Recognize cargo securement devices
- Explain how to evenly distribute your cargo
- Identify how to safely load and unload your vehicle
- Practice cargo theft prevention measures
New Driver Training Program: Handling and Documenting Cargo Training
Course Topics:
The Importance of Proper Cargo Handling
- Principles and Methods of Cargo Securement
- Regulatory Requirements
- Securement Devices
- Cargo Securement Plan
Weight Distribution
- Principles of Weight Distribution
- Weight Balance
- Safe Loading Responsibilities
- Data Capture
Moving Cargo
- Loading/Unloading Tools
- Forklifts
- Pallet Jacks
- Two-Wheel Dolly
Safety and Security
- Cargo Theft
- On the Road
- In-Transit Security Tips
Universally Compatible
This course was created using standards that will allow playback on most internet capable devices with standard web browsing capabilities including Apple’s iTouch, iPad, and iPhone, as well as most other smart phones and tablets including those with Android and Windows operating systems.
