California Commercial Learner's Permit & CDL Preparation California CDL Commercial Handbook
Cargo-carrying vehicles

Cargo Transport

Weight, balance, securement, inspection intervals, tiedowns, hazardous loading conditions, and sealed loads.

Weight must be legal and stable

Check gross, axle and bridge limits as well as center of gravity and distribution.

Securement changes during a trip

Loads settle, tiedowns loosen and weather affects materials.

The driver retains safety duties

Sealed or shipper-loaded cargo does not remove vehicle-control and observable-condition responsibilities.

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