When should you trim the load on a truck?

When should you trim the load on a truck?

• A. Before leaving the pit
• B. After arriving at the surface
• C. If the load is light
• D. At the end of the shift

Answer: (A)

Trimming the load before leaving the pit is about making sure the haul truck carries a safe, compliant payload for transport. By removing or redistributing material at the loading point, you ensure the weight and balance meet legal and safety limits, reducing the risk of overloading on surface roads, which can cause tire and brake wear, road damage, and fines. If you wait until you reach the surface, you’ve already risked traveling with an improper load. If the load is light, trimming isn’t needed, but you shouldn’t trim simply because it’s light. Trimming at the end of the shift doesn’t address the immediate safety and compliance needs as you depart the pit.

Trimming the load before leaving the pit is about making sure the haul truck carries a safe, compliant payload for transport. By removing or redistributing material at the loading point, you ensure the weight and balance meet legal and safety limits, reducing the risk of overloading on surface roads, which can cause tire and brake wear, road damage, and fines. If you wait until you reach the surface, you’ve already risked traveling with an improper load. If the load is light, trimming isn’t needed, but you shouldn’t trim simply because it’s light. Trimming at the end of the shift doesn’t address the immediate safety and compliance needs as you depart the pit.