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CDL - Commercial Driver's License Program : Module 3

Continuing Education presents the CDL (Commercial Driver's License) program.

The student will demonstrate proper cargo handling and documentation procedures by:

  • Loading and unloading cargo safely and efficiently.
  • Calculating legal gross weight and axle weight.
  • Describing cargo load to meet legal weight and safety requirements.
  • Explaining how to secure cargo using blocking, bracing, packing, rope, cable, chains, and strapping.
  • Identifying types of hazardous cargoes.
  • Applying the placement of placards when carrying hazardous materials.
  • Applying correct procedure for use of common cargo handling equipment, including pallets, jacks, dollies, hand trucks, nets, slings, poles, and other equipment.
  • Identifying categories of hazardous materials and the need for specialized training to handle hazardous materials.
  • Identifying hazardous materials documentation requirements.
  • Verifying nature, amount, and condition of cargo on both pickup and delivery.
  • Verifying information on bill of lading and properly recording, and reporting discrepancies and damage to the cargo.
  • Verifying appropriate signatures on delivery receipts and other required forms.
  • Comparing door seal number against shipping document.
  • Complying with inspection station procedures.

How to load trailers and distribute weight: Driver’s Education

Bill of Landing, Cargo and Load Documents

Cargo & Load Documents: The Bill of Landing and other documents

Cargo & load documents. The Bill of Lading and other documents

The most common cargo and load documentation used by the trucking industry in the US includes:

  • Bill of Lading (BOL): It is a legal document that acts as a receipt of the shipment and outlines the terms and conditions of the transportation agreement between the shipper and the carrier company.
  •  Delivery Receipt: It is a document that confirms the delivery of the shipment and serves as proof that the carrier completed the transportation obligation.
  •  Freight Bill: It is a document that provides details of the transportation charges for the shipment.
  •  Commercial Invoice: It is a document that provides a detailed description of the goods being shipped, their value, and other essential information required for customs clearance.
  • Packing List: It is a document that outlines the contents of the shipment, including the quantity, weight, dimensions, and other relevant details.

Note: different and more specific documentation occurs depending on the nature of the load, the mode of transportation, companies’ policies, and other factors.

Case Study 4

Quiz 3

How to Use a Weight Scale for a Semi-Truck - Knowing your Vehicle Weight

Position Of The Trailer Tandems

Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HazMat) Training CDL/ CLP (H) Endorsement Course

How to Comply with Federal Hazardous Materials Regulations

Compilation of Existing State Truck Size and Weight Limit Laws & Glossary of Terms