Cargo blocking is typically used on which parts of the cargo?

Cargo blocking is typically used on which parts of the cargo?

• A. Only on the top
• B. Front, sides, and back of cargo, usually at the floor
• C. Only on the rear
• D. On the sides of the cargo only

Answer: (B)

Blocking is used to stop cargo from shifting in any direction by pressing against it from multiple faces, creating a stable, resistant base. The blocks are typically placed against the front, back, and the sides of the cargo at the floor level so they can bear against the load as the trailer moves. Placing blocking at the floor provides a solid foundation and makes it less likely for the blocks or the cargo to move during braking, acceleration, or turns, while also giving sturdy contact points for other securing devices. If blocking is limited to just the top or a single side, the cargo can still slide or tip, undermining security, because movement can occur in directions the blocking doesn’t cover.

Blocking is used to stop cargo from shifting in any direction by pressing against it from multiple faces, creating a stable, resistant base. The blocks are typically placed against the front, back, and the sides of the cargo at the floor level so they can bear against the load as the trailer moves. Placing blocking at the floor provides a solid foundation and makes it less likely for the blocks or the cargo to move during braking, acceleration, or turns, while also giving sturdy contact points for other securing devices. If blocking is limited to just the top or a single side, the cargo can still slide or tip, undermining security, because movement can occur in directions the blocking doesn’t cover.