CDL A Driver Training: Cargo Securement: Flatbed - Multilingual

CDL Class A Driver Training: Cargo Securement: Flatbed

Course Length: 15 minutes (Eng) / 20 minutes (Span)

Video Runtime: 12:46 (Eng) / 15:08 (Span)

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: Cargo Securement: Flatbed is designed to help commercial drivers properly load and secure cargo.

NOTE: This E-Learning course is available in English and Spanish. Learners can select the language when they launch this multilingual E-Learning course.

Objectives:

After completing this training, learners will be able 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:

CDL Class A Driver Training: Cargo Securement: Flatbed covers the following topics:

Introduction

• Introduction
• What You'll Learn

Regulatory Requirements

• United States
• Canada
• General Requirements
• Violations and Consequences
• Securement Inspections

• Pre-Trip Inspections
• En-Route Inspections
• Exceptions

Cargo Securement Plan

• Manifest Review
• Cargo Inspection
• Cargo Distribution

• Weight Limits
• Weight Distribution
  • Overloading
  • Top-Heavy Loads

Cargo Placement

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
  • Ropes
• Working Load Limit

Securement Techniques

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

Conclusion

• Summary

Regulations Covered: N/A

Copyright Date: 2026

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