Entry-Level Driver Training: Handling and Documenting Cargo

Entry-Level Driver Training: Handling and Documenting Cargo

Course Length: 25 minutes

Intended Audience: Drivers who are applying for an initial commercial driver's license (CDL) or drivers upgrading their current CDL.

Course Disclaimer: This course can be used to help satisfy the theory instruction portion of the new entry-level driver training (ELDT) requirements that go into effect on February 7, 2022. To satisfy the theory instruction requirements, this course must be assigned and administered by a school or other entity listed on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Training Provider Registry (TPR). To satisfy the complete ELDT training requirements, the school or entity conducting the training must provide the driver-trainee "behind-the-wheel" instruction in addition to theory instruction.

Regs Covered: Unit A1.5.1 Handling and Documenting Cargo

This unit must teach the basic theory of cargo weight distribution, cargo securement on the vehicle, cargo covering, and techniques for safe and efficient loading/unloading. The training providers must teach driver-trainees the basic cargo security/cargo theft prevention procedures. The training provider must teach driver-trainees the basic information regarding the proper handling and documentation of HM cargo.

Overview: Properly handling, securing, and delivering cargo are all tasks drivers will face on a daily basis.

This course will address the importance of properly handling cargo, cargo security, cargo securement, and weight distribution principles.

Objectives

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
• Describe how to properly handle and document hazardous material cargo
• Practice cargo theft prevention measures

Outline

The J. J. Keller Entry-Level Driver Training: Handling and Documenting Cargo online course covers the following topics:

Introduction

• Introduction
• What You'll Learn

The Importance of Proper Cargo Handling

• Principles & Methods of Cargo Securement
• Regulatory Requirements
  • Stability
  • Structures
  • Prevent Rolling
• Securement Devices
• Cargo Securement Plan

Weight Distribution

• Principles of Weight Distribution
• Overloading
• Top-Heavy Loads
• Weight Balance
• Safe Loading Responsibilities
• Loading and Unloading Hazardous Materials
• Set parking brake
• Tools
• No Smoking
• Securing Packages
• Placards
• Segregation

Moving Cargo

• Loading/Unloading Tools
• Forklifts
• Pallet Jacks
• Inspect
• Balance
• Weight
• Two-Wheel Dolly
• Documentation
• Bill of Lading
• Hazardous Materials Shipping Papers

Safety and Security

• Cargo Safety and Security
• Cargo Theft
• In-Transit Security Tips
  • Communications
  • Resting & Parking
  • Strangers
  • Routes

Conclusion

• Summary

Copyright Date: 2022 (Rev. 4/23)

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