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Commercial Driver's License: Transporting Cargo

Created by: HSI - Health & Safety Institute Top Author

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Last Updated 10/2022

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What you'll learn

Load and secure cargo safely in a commercial vehicle

Explain why weight distribution affects handling and braking

Prepare for the cargo-handling portion of the CDL examination

Skills covered in this course

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About 70% of all freight moved in the United States travels by truck, so learning to load and transport cargo safely is a key part of earning your CDL. This course prepares you for that portion of the exam.

What this course covers:

Properly loading and securing cargo
Handling hazardous materials and oversized loads
The cargo inspection process
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and gross combination weight

Ideal for CDL candidates and commercial drivers who haul freight.

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HSI - Health & Safety Institute

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Making the Workplace Safer and Smarter

HSI (Health & Safety Institute) is a recognized leader in Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) and workforce development software, training, and compliance solutions.

HSI is your single-source partner for EHS, Compliance, and Professional Development solutions. HSI provides integrated e-learning content, training solutions, and cloud-based software designed to enable your business to improve safety, operations, and employee development. Across all industries, we help safety and technical managers, human resources, first responders, and operational leaders train and develop their workforce, keep workers safe, and meet regulatory and operational compliance requirements. We are a unique partner that offers a suite of cloud-based software solutions including learning management, safety management, chemical SDS management, and more, integrated with our content and training so businesses can not only monitor and manage multiple workflows in one system, but train employees via one partner.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 70% of all freight moved in the United States travels by truck, making cargo loading and transport a key part of earning your CDL.

It covers properly loading and securing cargo as part of exam preparation.

It covers gross vehicle weight rating and gross combination weight, plus securing loads, the cargo inspection process, and the added requirements for hazardous materials and oversized loads.

The course explains gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and gross combination weight.

It walks through the cargo inspection process that CDL candidates need to know.

This course is designed for employees who need to complete Commercial Driver's License: Transporting Cargo training

Yes. This course is designed to meet applicable federal requirements and commonly mandated state standards. Always confirm specific state or industry requirements with your local regulations.

The course takes approximately 5 minutes to complete and can be paused and resumed at any time.

No. This course does not include a certificate of completion.

Yes. You can assign this course to individuals or groups using Coggno’s LMS, or purchase multiple seats for your team.

Yes. This course can be exported for delivery in most learning management systems (SCORM compatible).

Yes. The course is fully self-paced and available 24/7.

Yes. This course includes a knowledge check to reinforce learning and verify completion.

Learners have lifetime access from the date of purchase.

Yes. A preview is available so you can review the course format and content before purchasing.

Yes. Content is reviewed and updated as regulations and best practices change.

Yes. This course is available for free with an active Prime Subscription.

Yes. Refund requests can be submitted within 30 days of purchase.

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