Tractor Trailers - 19

Question 1

Section 19 focuses on:

Answer 1

Tractor Trailers
-Safe loading safety practices
-Safe tipper operations
Container Delivery Trucks

Question 2

Tractor trailer overview:

Answer 2

Two separate units:

Cab (Tractor)and trailer

Question 3

Rule 19.1

Trailer Stands and Wheel Chocks

Answer 3

A driver must always put trailer stands (if not connected to the tractor) and wheel chocks in place to prevent the trailer from shifting
Trailers secured by an automatic locking bar hooked to the ICC bar do not require wheel chocks.

Question 4

Rule 19.2

Top Loading Trailers

Answer 4

Top loading trailers must be hooked to a tractor before loading. The driver must also:

• Stay in the cab or in a designated safe zone
• Ensure the communication system (e.g. lights, radio, etc) is working properly when performing this function
• Do not top load a trailer unless it is hooked to a tractor

Question 5

Rule 19.3

Tractor Trailer - Tipper Use

Answer 5

A tipper is used to unload a trailer at a landfill or recycling site.
The trailer is placed on a deck which then tips and unloads the waste

Question 6

When disengaging a driver must always do the following once the trailer is properly placed on the tipper:

Answer 6

• Disconnect the tractor from the trailer (air-electrical and 5th wheel)
• Move the tractor forward as necessary to disengage the jaws of the tractor’s 5th wheel from the trailer kingpin and clear the tipper’s trailer platform
• Ensure the trailer and tractor are free of any catch points
• Move the tractor forward and stop when the rear axles of the tractor come to rest on the forward area of the ramps
• Ensure the front of the trailer does not overlap the rear of the tractor

Question 7

Once the trailer has been tipped and lowered, a driver must always do the following when engaging:

Answer 7

-Back the tractor under the front of the trailer, stopping when the kingpin of the trailer is adjacent to the rear edge or the tractor 5th wheel.

Question 8

Always do the following once the deck of the tipper is lowered and the trailer is resting on the tractor 5th wheel:

Answer 8

• Back the tractor until the 5th wheel locks on the trailer kingpin
• Connect the air and electrical lines; close and latch the door of the trailer
• Apply the trailer brakes and test to confirm that the 5th wheel and kingpin are properly engaged
• Release the brakes and depart

Question 9

Section 20 focuses on:

Answer 9

container preparation and selection
transporting containers
customer sites

Question 10

Rule 20.1

Container Preparation and Selection

Answer 10

The container delivery driver must ensure that the container has the proper markings/ decals per WM guidelines, including “Overhead” warning labels, if applicable
NOTE: WM sticker guidelines can be found on WMVisor under operations, fleet services (WM07.VehicleGuide07)

A container delivery driver must know the height and width of the equipment being used on a daily basis. This includes the daily changes of container height being transported.
-If a container delivery driver does not know the height and width of the truck, they can ask a Route manager.

Question 11

A container delivery driver must ensure that the containers and truck are ready for travel. To do this, they must:

Answer 11

• Secure all containers to the truck or trailer before transporting
• Ensure container lids are in a closed position
• -Tarp containers without lids if they contain any rubbish or recycling
• Inspect the chains and/or straps used for lifting are in proper working order and have the annual inspection tags
• Always prepare the truck for travel by stowing the boom and shutting off the PTO
• -NOTE: This is the proper travel position for this truck

Question 12

Rule 20.2

Boom Operation

Answer 12

Many trucks have a boom operation to load containers on and off a trailer.

• Always extend and lower the outriggers before lifting containers
• Always check for overhead obstacles prior to moving the boom.
• Always wear a hardhat as well as other required PPE when lifting containers
• Lift containers slowly and smoothly
• Only swing the container as far as necessary
• Always use the boom controls on the opposite side to which the container is being swung onto or off the truck

Question 13

Rule 20.3
Transporting Container(s)

Answer 13

A container delivery driver using this type of truck must do the following:

• Always secure the container to the forks before transporting
• Raise the container and tip the forks to prepare for travel
• Always attach the red warning flag to the bottom rear of the container

Question 14

Rule 20.4

Surveying the site

Answer 14

A container delivery driver must evaluate the location, because they are ultimately responsible for the delivery.
The CD driver must ensure there is enough room for the collection truck that will service the container to maneuver safely.

Question 15

A container delivery driver must always survey the area where the container will be located for the potential hazards or obstructions that would prevent safe access to the container:

Answer 15

• Parked cars, equipment in the path of travel
• Overhead obstructions (e.g., roofs, awnings, wires, tree limbs)
• Adequate road surface for the truck that will be providing service
• Uneven driving surfaces, potholes
• Type of rolling surface if the container is on wheels
• Raised platforms
• Underground garage or basement
• Area that requires the truck to be in active traffic lane while servicing
• Moving hazards like vehicles, people, mobile equipment, etc.

Question 16

Rule 20.5

Container Enclosures Inspection

Answer 16

While inspecting the site, the CD driver must evaluate the enclosures. They must:

• Ensure gates/doors have a system or device that will secure the door in an open position while servicing
• Inspect all enclosures and report any existing damage
• -If there are any issues with the container enclosures, follow district procedure for reporting

Question 17

Rule 20.6

Container Location

Answer 17

A CD driver must report any location that appears to be unsafe by following the district procedure for reporting