MTO Freight & Goods Movement 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the maximum allowable gross vehicle weight (GVW) on Ontario highways without a special permit?
- 36,000 kg
- 63,500 kg (Correct answer)
- 80,000 kg
- 50,000 kg
Correct answer: 63,500 kg
Ontario's Highway Traffic Act sets the maximum GVW at 63,500 kg for vehicles operating on provincial highways without a special permit.
Question 2: Which legislation governs the safe transportation of dangerous goods in Canada?
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act (Correct answer)
- Hazardous Materials Transport Act
- Federal Cargo Safety Act
- Dangerous Substances Regulation Act
Correct answer: Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act
The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act (TDGA) is the primary federal law regulating the handling, offering for transport, and transporting of dangerous goods in Canada.
Question 3: What document must legally accompany a shipment of dangerous goods during transport in Canada?
- Bill of lading
- Shipping document (Correct answer)
- Cargo manifest
- Transport waybill
Correct answer: Shipping document
Under the TDG Act, a shipping document containing specific information about the dangerous goods must accompany every shipment during transport.
Question 4: Under National Safety Code Standard 10, what is the minimum number of tie-downs required for cargo between 1.52 m and 3.04 m in length?
- 1
- 2 (Correct answer)
- 3
- 4
Correct answer: 2
NSC Standard 10 requires at least 2 tie-downs for cargo between 1.52 m and 3.04 m in length to prevent shifting during transit.
Question 5: What type of MTO permit is required to move loads that exceed standard legal dimensions or weight limits in Ontario?
- Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration
- Special Vehicle Configuration permit (Correct answer)
- Carrier Safety Certificate
- Annual Transport License
Correct answer: Special Vehicle Configuration permit
An MTO Special Vehicle Configuration (SVC) permit is required for moving oversize or overweight loads that exceed Ontario's standard legal limits.
Question 6: What is a bill of lading primarily used for in freight transportation?
- Calculating freight charges and fuel surcharges
- Documenting the contract of carriage between shipper and carrier (Correct answer)
- Tracking vehicle maintenance records during a trip
- Recording driver hours of service for compliance
Correct answer: Documenting the contract of carriage between shipper and carrier
A bill of lading serves as a contract of carriage between the shipper and carrier, documenting the goods being transported and terms of delivery.
Question 7: What is the primary purpose of National Safety Code (NSC) Standard 10?
- Setting minimum fuel efficiency standards for commercial vehicles
- Regulating load securement to prevent cargo from shifting during transit (Correct answer)
- Establishing driver licensing and testing requirements
- Defining commercial vehicle axle weight limits
Correct answer: Regulating load securement to prevent cargo from shifting during transit
NSC Standard 10 establishes minimum standards for load securement to prevent cargo from falling, shifting, or becoming dislodged during transport.
MTO Freight & Goods Movement 1
What is the maximum allowable gross vehicle weight (GVW) on Ontario highways without a special permit?