Load Securement - Entry Level

2. Perkins STC's objective of this training is to provide knowledge of the following? *This question is required.

• To train all Perkins STC field personnel on the basics of how to properly secure Perkins STC trailer compnents and basic cargo.
• To introduce all Perkins STC field personnel the different types of cargo securement devices and tools.
• When securing the cargo, the securement goal is simple. In the event of a transporter or trailer tipping over, the cargo should not separate from the transporter.
• All of the above.

3. Federal Motor Carrier safety regulations: *This question is required.

• Are the governing agencies that enforce regulations.
• Is an internal organization that promotes commercial motor vehicle safety.
• Are the rules that are enforced by the governing agency for all carriers operating within the US.
• All of the above

4. The ____ is the maximum load that may be applied to cargo securement devices during normal service. *This question is required.

• Pouds per Square Inch (PSI)
• Working Load Limit (WLL)
• Revs per Minute (RPM)

5. What is the main cargo securement device that Perkins STC uses? *This question is required.

• Bungie straps
• Rope
• Wire
• Chains

6. Which of the following are other cargo securement devices that Perkins STC uses also. *This question is required.

• Ratchet binders
• Nylon straps
• Shackles
• All of the above

7. Cargo securement devices should be inspected *This question is required.

• Prior to use
• After the first 50 miles of the trip
• Every 4 hours during the trip
• At the begining of each trip
• At the end of each shift
• After any type of emergency responsive driving
• All of the above

8. Which should you look for while inspecting chains, binders, straps, and winches? *This question is required.

• Any wear, gouges, cracks, or elongated chain links.
• Any bent, broken or missing parts of the ratchet binders.
• Any cuts, burns or knots in the straps
• Any bent, broken or missing parts of the winches
• All of the above

9. Force in the forward direction occurs when the vehicle is braking. The cargo securement must be able to resist a force equal to _____ of cargo weight. *This question is required.

• 20%
• 50%
• 80%
• 100%

10. Force in the rearward direction occurs when vehicle accelerates shift gears while climbing a hill or brake in reverse. The cargo securement must be able to resist a force equal to ____ of cargo weight. *This question is required.

• 20%
• 50%
• 80%
• 100%

11. Force in sideways direction occurs when a vehicle is turning, changing lanes or braking while turning. The cargo securement must be able to resist a force equal to ____ of cargo weight *This question is required.

• 20%
• 50%
• 80%
• 100%

12. Force in the upwards direction occurs when vehicle is traveling over bumps in the road or climbing a hill. The cargo securement must be able to resist a force equal to ____ of cargo weight *This question is required.

• 20%
• 50%
• 80%
• 100%

13. The purpose of the directional chains are to control: *This question is required.

• Side to side
• Upward
• Lateral forces
• All of the above

14. The straps control upward forces. *This question is required.

• True
• False

15. What is the purpose of the rub rail? *This question is required.

• To hook cargo securement devices to.
• To hang your laundry on.
• To rub up against a power pole.
• To help protect all cargo securement devices.

16. Properly securing the cargo will help avoid the cost damage to the equipment, employees, cargo, property, and the general public. *This question is required.

• True
• False