A driver must check cargo securement within how many miles after starting a trip?

A driver must check cargo securement within how many miles after starting a trip?

• A. 20 miles
• B. 50 miles
• C. 75 miles
• D. 150 miles

Answer: (B)

Cargo securement must be checked within the first 50 miles after starting a trip to catch any movement or loosening as the load settles and the vehicle experiences early road conditions. After this initial check, you should recheck at intervals of 150 miles or every 3 hours, whichever comes first, to ensure the load stays secured throughout the trip. So, the initial check distance is 50 miles; the other options aren’t the first-check requirement, and refer to later checks rather than the starting check.