Introduction
Cargo Securement Overview
Pre-Trip Responsibilities
Loading & Securement Techniques
Conclusion
You are always required to perform a thorough pre-trip vehicle inspection.
You must ensure that your commercial motor vehicle is in safe working order before you drive.
You cannot drive until your cargo and all vehicle components are secured.
Therefore, a pre-trip vehicle inspection, both inside and out, is vital to the safe operation of your vehicle.
You are always required to perform a thorough pre-trip vehicle inspection.
Part 392.7 of the federal regulations requires you to ensure that your commercial motor vehicle -- including the tractor and trailer -- is in safe working order before you drive.
In addition, you cannot drive until your cargo and all vehicle components are secured, according to Part 392.9.
Therefore, a pre-trip vehicle inspection, both inside and out, is vital to the safe operation of your vehicle.
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