CDL A Driver Training: Handling and Securing Cargo

CDL Class A Driver Training: Handling and Securing Cargo

Course Length: 20 minutes English/25 minutes Spanish

Video Runtime: 16:10 English/19:33 Spanish

Intended Audience: CDL Class A Drivers

Overview:

Professional drivers must know how to properly handle, secure, and safely deliver cargo daily. Making sure cargo arrives on time is important, but it is not the entire focus of the job. A driver must make many choices when securing cargo to make sure they avoid cargo and vehicle damage, injuries, and possible fines.

CDL Class A Driver Training: Handling and Securing Cargo is designed to help commercial drivers properly load and secure cargo

Objectives:

After completing this course, learnrs will be le to:

• Describe regulatory requirements for cargo securement
• Explain what to check during inspections
• Recognize cargo securement devices and how to use them properly
• Explain how to evenly distribute cargo
• Describe how to safely load, secure, and unload cargo

Outline

The J. J. Keller CDL Class A Driver Training: Handling and Securing Cargo online course covers the following topics:

Introduction

• Introduction
• What You'll Learn

Regulatory Requirements

• Canada
• United States
• General Requirements
• Violations and Consequences
• Inspections
  • Pre-Trip Inspection
  • First En-Route Inspection
  • Subsequent En-Route Inspections
  • Exceptions

Cargo Securement Plan

• Cargo Securement Plan
• Manifest Review
• Cargo Inspection
• Cargo Distribution
  • Overloading
  • Top-Heavy Loads

Moving Cargo

• Supervising Safely
• Loading and Unloading Tools
  • Forklifts
  • Pallet Jacks
  • Two-Wheel Dolly

Securing Cargo

• Special Loads
• Securement Devices
  • Load Bars
  • Straps
  • Dunnage
  • Friction Mats
  • Bracing
  • Blocking
  • Chains
  • Binders
  • Ropes
  • Edge Protection
  • Working Load Limit

Dry Van Securement Techniques

• Blocking
• Using Walls and Anchor Points
• Tightening Devices
• Pallets
• Paper Rolls

Flatbed Securement Techniques

• Using Anchor Points
• Direct and Indirect Tiedowns
• Tightening Devices
• Tarps
• Heavy Equipment
• Lumber and Building Materials
  • Single Tier
  • Two Tiers
  • Three or More Tiers
• Metal Coils
• Concrete Pipe
• Logs
• Other Cargo
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Light Vehicles
  • Flattened or Crushed Vehicles
  • Roll-on/Roll-off or Hook-Lift Containers
  • Large Boulders

Conclusion

• Summary

Regulations Covered: 29 CFR 1910.178, 49 CFR 392.9, 49 CFR 393 Subpart I

Copyright Date: 2025

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