Chapter 21 Quiz

Which tiedown is used in conjunction with a ratchet or winch-type assembly to increase the tension and eliminate any slack?

• Rope

• Strap

• Chain

• All of the above

This cargo securement device is placed on the exposed edge of an article to distribute tiedown forces over a larger area of cargo than the tiedown itself, to protect the tiedown and/or cargo from damage, and to allow the tiedown to slide freely when under tension.

• Dunnage

• Logistic straps

• Friction mats

• Edge protection

Always keep the center of gravity as (a)   as possible when placing your cargo.

• low

• high

• far to the left

• far to the right

Too much weight on a steering axle can cause:

• hard steering.

• damage to the steering axle.

• damage to the tires.

• all of the above.

Which of the following statements about loading and unloading hazardous materials is true?

• Any tools used in loading or unloading hazardous materials must be used with care so as not to damage closures on packages or containers, or to harm packages.

• Packages containing any hazardous materials not permanently attached to a vehicle must be secured against any movement.

• The shipper is responsible for correct placement of placards on your vehicle and maintaining them during transportation.

• Both A and B.

Which of the following is an important function served by the bill of lading?

• It is a receipt issued by the carrier to a shipper for goods received for transportation.

• It is a contract naming the parties involved, specific rate or charge for transportation, and agreement and stipulations regarding the limitations of the carrier’s common law liability.

• It lists other obligations assumed by the parties or to matters agreed upon by them.

• All of the above.

What date should be entered on the bill of lading?

• The day payment is due

• The exact date of pickup

• The exact date of delivery

• The day the form was filled out

What does it mean when you (the driver) sign the bill of lading at pickup?

• You are stating that your company accepts the contract terms.

• You accept responsibility for the freight.

• The actual freight matches the type and amount listed on the bill of lading.

• All of the above.

Trailer seals are often used to deter theft and maintain cargo security. What type of seal is manufactured for one time use and typically made of plastic, wire, or thin strips of sheet metal marked with a serial number or an identifier?

• Indicative seal

• Barrier seal

• Bolt seal

• All of the above

Open parking spaces in truck stops may be limited, but if you can, you should:

• park all the way in the back against the fence.

• park in well-lit areas, near the door, or near security cameras.

• park in the back of the building under the cover of darkness.

• find drivers that will allow you to block them in for the night.