Safe and Smart New Driver Training Program: Handling and Documenting Cargo

This course is designed to help CMV drivers learn proper procedures for handling and documenting cargo.

Being a safe driver who delivers undamaged cargo isn’t only about how the vehicle is driven. Properly handling and securing cargo are important tasks professional drivers perform on a daily basis.

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Recognize cargo securement devices
• Explain how to evenly distribute your cargo
• Identify how to safely load and unload your vehicle
• Practice cargo theft prevention measures

The Importance of Proper Cargo Handling

• Principles and Methods of Cargo Securement
• Regulatory Requirements
• Securement Devices
• Cargo Securement Plan

Weight Distribution

• Principles of Weight Distribution
• Weight Balance
• Safe Loading Responsibilities
• Data Capture

Moving Cargo

• Loading/Unloading Tools
• Forklifts
• Pallet Jacks
• Two-Wheel Dolly

Safety and Security

• Cargo Theft
• On the Road
• In-Transit Security Tips

Approximately 20 minutes

A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Users are able to repeat the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available to download and print.