Improperly
loaded cargo on large trucks can cause multi-car auto accidents, severe injuries, and fatal motor vehicle collisions.
Not exact matches
Late one night a mob of Bostonians disguised as Indians converged
on the piers, boarded the boats
loaded with tea, and dumped the
cargo into the sea.
I tell him that his hot sauce is already there, because in this hypothetical situation, the plane that crashed and deposited him
on this island was carrying a full
cargo load of Cholula.
On Jan. 10 both yacht and crew were
loaded onto a
cargo freighter bound for Honduras.
The Entourage's dual - spring suspension and ball - bearing systems give it smooth maneuverability across multiple terrains, * even fully
loaded, giving you maximum kid and
cargo capacity and versatility
on the go.
A study of losses by Lloyd's Register in 1990 pinpointed three factors that contribute to structural failure: stress
on the hull caused by inadvertent overloading, physical damage caused to the ship during
loading, and corrosion in
cargo spaces.
Ships take water
on board after offloading
cargo and discharge the ballast when they take
on a new
load — often in a port thousands of kilometres away.
The GX's considerable ground clearance and body -
on - frame construction mean you have to clear a high
cargo floor when
loading luggage, too.
The camera mirror is a little funky to use in daily driving given that it requires refocusing your eyes
on the screen every time you use it, but if you have a big
load of
cargo or a car full of kids, it allows you to see very clearly what's behind you without having to try and look around passengers or stuff.
It also makes things difficult if you've pulled up to a curb
on a two - way street and need to
load something into the
cargo area; the hatch swings the wrong way for that — a holdover from the Lexus» origins as a Japanese - market, right - hand - drive vehicle.
Since it doesn't go up in the air, shorter people might find a swing gate easier to close, but this design makes it harder to
load cargo when parked
on a street.
We're
loading up a 2015 Ford Transit
on a freezing - cold Saturday morning, and — compared to the bed of a truck — the van's enormous enclosed
cargo area holds more, shelters your belongings from the elements, and has a back - saving low
load height.
This crossover, built
on the front - wheel - drive platform that also underpins the Nissan Altima, has a sliding and reclining 60 / 40 - split second row, a third row, a spacious
cargo area with an underfloor compartment, and a nearly flat
load floor.
If you're carrying
cargo, you should secure and balance the
load on the cycle; and adjust the suspension and tire pressure to accommodate the extra weight.
Before you buy a vehicle or use it to haul people or
cargo, carefully review the vehicle
loading section of the Owner's Manual and check the carrying capacity of your specific vehicle
on the label
on the inside of the driver's door jamb.
While any truck likely provides you with a good amount of space for
loading up
on whatever gear, tools, or
cargo come your way, a well - designed bed will help you to get more done in the same amount of space.
On the plus side, Nissan provides a fold - up option for the rear seats that helps configure the rear for people,
cargo or a combination of the two; there's a hard
load floor that folds down to create a flat surface for easy
loading too.
These include, but aren't limited to: a removable, WeatherTech - style rear
cargo liner; a
cargo shade that stores in its own slot under the
load floor; a roof rack with retractable, self - storing crossbars to reduce drag, and wide steps
on the rear door sills to comfortably reach the rack.
Drivers can
load on all the
cargo they need with the hands - free lift gate for RAV4 Platinum and Limited, simply by waving their foot under the bumper.
The traditional bouncy ride returns
on rutted roads but the easiest solution for this is to weigh down the
load bay with some
cargo and that settles things down.
The wrong position or the wrong
loading for
cargo can greatly compromise your safety and security
on the road.
On - road or off - road, Discovery Sport's luxurious interior assures that a full
load of passengers and
cargo can arrive in style and comfort.
Also available
on the F - 150 are integrated
cargo ramps mounted below the tailgate, making it convenient to
load wheeled work equipment, motorcycles or ATVs.
Loading and unloading
cargo, however, is easy
on the back.
Other features worthy of praise: a 20 - gallon fuel tank; an adjustable and removable shelf to make it easier to double - deck
cargo in the short
cargo area that remains when three rows of seating are in place; lots of storage area, including pockets in each door, in the center console and beneath the shotgun seat; an optional CD player set low in the center of the dashboard, reachable by driver or shotgun passenger (unlike units installed in
cargo areas or beneath seats) for those times when you're
on the road and you realize you forgot to
load the discs.
Exterior temperature gauge, Information centre, Intelligent driver information system (IDIS), Rear Park assist, Sensus navigation system, Service interval indicator, Aux input, DAB Digital radio, Remote audio controls
on steering wheel, Adaptive brake lights, Body colour bumpers, Chrome window surround, Colour co-ordinated door mirrors, Colour co-ordinated lower door and bumper moudings, Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, Front and rear electric windows, Front and rear side marker illumination, Front door sill tread strips, Headlamp levelling, Heated washer nozzles, Home safe and approach lighting, Intermittent rear wash / wipe, LED daytime running lights, Roof rails, Tinted windscreen, Twin exhaust pipes, 12V Accessory socket, 12V power point in luggage area, 3 spoke leather steering wheel, 3 - D
cargo load system (aluminium Cargofix rails + 4 attachments and 4 high level anchor points), B Pillar ventilation, Electronic climate control (ECC), Forward folding front passenger seat, Front and rear centre armrests with cupholders, Front footwell illumination, Front reading lights, Front seats with lumbar support, Head restraints for all seats, Height adjustable driver / front passenger seats, Height / reach adjustable steering column, Illuminated driver / passenger vanity mirrors, Isofix attachments on rear seats, Leather gear knob, Load cover, Lockable load floor, Luggage compartment lighting, Luggage net, Luxury floor mats, Pollen filter, Ticket holder, Versatile split folding rear seat - 40/20/40, 5 three point seatbelts, ABS / EBD, City safety, DSTC - Dynamic Stability and Traction Control, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, Front / rear seatbelt pre-tensioners, HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist), Inflatable curtain, Passenger airbag cut - off device, SIPS airbags, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Warning triangle, WHIPS whiplash protection system - front, Anti-theft alarm including immobiliser / volume sensor + level sensor, Deadlocking system, Key integrated remote control central locking, Locking wheel nuts, Diesel particulate fi
load system (aluminium Cargofix rails + 4 attachments and 4 high level anchor points), B Pillar ventilation, Electronic climate control (ECC), Forward folding front passenger seat, Front and rear centre armrests with cupholders, Front footwell illumination, Front reading lights, Front seats with lumbar support, Head restraints for all seats, Height adjustable driver / front passenger seats, Height / reach adjustable steering column, Illuminated driver / passenger vanity mirrors, Isofix attachments
on rear seats, Leather gear knob,
Load cover, Lockable load floor, Luggage compartment lighting, Luggage net, Luxury floor mats, Pollen filter, Ticket holder, Versatile split folding rear seat - 40/20/40, 5 three point seatbelts, ABS / EBD, City safety, DSTC - Dynamic Stability and Traction Control, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, Front / rear seatbelt pre-tensioners, HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist), Inflatable curtain, Passenger airbag cut - off device, SIPS airbags, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Warning triangle, WHIPS whiplash protection system - front, Anti-theft alarm including immobiliser / volume sensor + level sensor, Deadlocking system, Key integrated remote control central locking, Locking wheel nuts, Diesel particulate fi
Load cover, Lockable
load floor, Luggage compartment lighting, Luggage net, Luxury floor mats, Pollen filter, Ticket holder, Versatile split folding rear seat - 40/20/40, 5 three point seatbelts, ABS / EBD, City safety, DSTC - Dynamic Stability and Traction Control, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, Front / rear seatbelt pre-tensioners, HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist), Inflatable curtain, Passenger airbag cut - off device, SIPS airbags, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Warning triangle, WHIPS whiplash protection system - front, Anti-theft alarm including immobiliser / volume sensor + level sensor, Deadlocking system, Key integrated remote control central locking, Locking wheel nuts, Diesel particulate fi
load floor, Luggage compartment lighting, Luggage net, Luxury floor mats, Pollen filter, Ticket holder, Versatile split folding rear seat - 40/20/40, 5 three point seatbelts, ABS / EBD, City safety, DSTC - Dynamic Stability and Traction Control, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, Front / rear seatbelt pre-tensioners, HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist), Inflatable curtain, Passenger airbag cut - off device, SIPS airbags, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Warning triangle, WHIPS whiplash protection system - front, Anti-theft alarm including immobiliser / volume sensor + level sensor, Deadlocking system, Key integrated remote control central locking, Locking wheel nuts, Diesel particulate filter
The gas mileage The difference in performance depending
on the
cargo load.
Exterior temperature gauge, Information centre, Intelligent driver information system (IDIS), Rear Park assist, Sensus navigation system, Service interval indicator, Aux input, DAB Digital radio, Remote audio controls
on steering wheel, Adaptive brake lights, Body colour bumpers, Chrome window surround, Colour co-ordinated door mirrors, Colour co-ordinated lower door and bumper moudings, Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, Front and rear electric windows, Front and rear side marker illumination, Front door sill tread strips, Headlamp levelling, Heated washer nozzles, Home safe and approach lighting, Intermittent rear wash / wipe, LED daytime running lights, Roof rails, Tinted windscreen, 12V Accessory socket, 12V power point in luggage area, 3 spoke leather steering wheel, 3 - D
cargo load system (aluminium Cargofix rails + 4 attachments and 4 high level anchor points), B Pillar ventilation, Electronic climate control (ECC), Forward folding front passenger seat, Front and rear centre armrests with cupholders, Front footwell illumination, Front reading lights, Front seats with lumbar support, Head restraints for all seats, Height adjustable driver / front passenger seats, Height / reach adjustable steering column, Illuminated driver / passenger vanity mirrors, Illuminated gear knob, Isofix attachments on rear seats, Leather gear knob, Load cover, Lockable load floor, Luggage compartment lighting, Luggage net, Luxury floor mats, Pollen filter, Ticket holder, Versatile split folding rear seat - 40/20/40, 5 three point seatbelts, ABS / EBD, City safety, DSTC - Dynamic Stability and Traction Control, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, Front / rear seatbelt pre-tensioners, HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist), Inflatable curtain, Passenger airbag cut - off device, SIPS airbags, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Warning triangle, WHIPS whiplash protection system - front, Anti-theft alarm including immobiliser / volume sensor + level sensor, Deadlocking system, Key integrated remote control central locking, Locking wheel nuts, Diesel particulate fi
load system (aluminium Cargofix rails + 4 attachments and 4 high level anchor points), B Pillar ventilation, Electronic climate control (ECC), Forward folding front passenger seat, Front and rear centre armrests with cupholders, Front footwell illumination, Front reading lights, Front seats with lumbar support, Head restraints for all seats, Height adjustable driver / front passenger seats, Height / reach adjustable steering column, Illuminated driver / passenger vanity mirrors, Illuminated gear knob, Isofix attachments
on rear seats, Leather gear knob,
Load cover, Lockable load floor, Luggage compartment lighting, Luggage net, Luxury floor mats, Pollen filter, Ticket holder, Versatile split folding rear seat - 40/20/40, 5 three point seatbelts, ABS / EBD, City safety, DSTC - Dynamic Stability and Traction Control, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, Front / rear seatbelt pre-tensioners, HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist), Inflatable curtain, Passenger airbag cut - off device, SIPS airbags, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Warning triangle, WHIPS whiplash protection system - front, Anti-theft alarm including immobiliser / volume sensor + level sensor, Deadlocking system, Key integrated remote control central locking, Locking wheel nuts, Diesel particulate fi
Load cover, Lockable
load floor, Luggage compartment lighting, Luggage net, Luxury floor mats, Pollen filter, Ticket holder, Versatile split folding rear seat - 40/20/40, 5 three point seatbelts, ABS / EBD, City safety, DSTC - Dynamic Stability and Traction Control, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, Front / rear seatbelt pre-tensioners, HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist), Inflatable curtain, Passenger airbag cut - off device, SIPS airbags, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Warning triangle, WHIPS whiplash protection system - front, Anti-theft alarm including immobiliser / volume sensor + level sensor, Deadlocking system, Key integrated remote control central locking, Locking wheel nuts, Diesel particulate fi
load floor, Luggage compartment lighting, Luggage net, Luxury floor mats, Pollen filter, Ticket holder, Versatile split folding rear seat - 40/20/40, 5 three point seatbelts, ABS / EBD, City safety, DSTC - Dynamic Stability and Traction Control, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, Front / rear seatbelt pre-tensioners, HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist), Inflatable curtain, Passenger airbag cut - off device, SIPS airbags, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Warning triangle, WHIPS whiplash protection system - front, Anti-theft alarm including immobiliser / volume sensor + level sensor, Deadlocking system, Key integrated remote control central locking, Locking wheel nuts, Diesel particulate filter
Odyssey seats seven and lots of
cargo, but having just taken a Pontiac Montana
on a long trip
loaded with family and gear, I have to say Montana, cousin to the Venture, holds more than the Honda.
The standard 3.7 - liter V6 is adequate
on - or off - road with light passenger and
cargo loads, but would be underpowered with heavier
loads or at higher altitudes.
On the functionality side, C - HR's rear hatch makes it easy to
load and store a variety of gear, while a 60 / 40 - split rear bench takes the crossover's
cargo space up to 36.4 cubic feet.
Built for towing big
loads and hauling a large crew, even with the light
load of just a driver and minimal
cargo, its ride quality was still amazingly smooth
on any surface that wasn't rumpled and broken.
Actual mileage traveled in EV Mode will vary and is dependent
on many factors such as traffic, road and weather conditions, vehicle maintenance, driving speed, and
cargo load.
With the side and rear bolsters interfering with each other, the resulting steeply angled rear
cargo floor is awkward to
load suitcases, coolers, and bulky items
on top of because they just want to slide backwards toward the tailgate.
The 6 - point
cargo tie - down system
on the
load floor features up to 1,000 lb (454 kg) capacity, and pre-threaded mounting locations make it simple to add custom storage
on the roof.
The later balances the amount of brake pressure applied to each disk depending
on cargo load distribution.
Innovative features for hauling and accessing
cargo include a cornerstep rear bumper design initiated
on the 2014 Silverado, a standard locking tailgate, standard two - tier
loading that allows a platform to split the bed into upper and lower sections, and 13 tie - down locations throughout the bed.
Take
on a full
load of passengers and
cargo or hitch up a large trailer, however, and the engine's weakness becomes all too apparent.
It routinely exceeds its 48 mpg highway rating when fully
loaded with my family of four, our luggage and gear in the
cargo area
on road trips in summer heat using the A / C or in the cold using the heating system.
Standard equipment
on the Taurus L wagon included body - color grille with «floating» Ford oval in its center,
load - floor
cargo tie - down net, inside liftgate grab handle, rear glass and liftgate that can be opened separately, fully carpeted
cargo area, gas - cylinder hood struts, child - proof rear door locks, roof rack.
Active TFT Crystal Display, Exterior temperature gauge, Information centre, Intelligent driver information system (IDIS), Power tailgate, Rear Park assist, Sensus navigation system, Service interval indicator, Aux input, DAB Digital radio, Remote audio controls
on steering wheel, Active bi-xenon headlamps with headlamp cleaning system, Adaptive brake lights, Auto dimming rear view mirror, Automatic folding door mirrors with ground lights, Body colour bumpers, Chrome trim
on tailgate, Chrome trim to front bumper, Chrome window surround, Colour co-ordinated door mirrors, Colour co-ordinated lower door and bumper moudings, Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, Front and rear electric windows, Front and rear side marker illumination, Front door sill tread strips, Headlamp levelling, Heated washer nozzles, Home safe and approach lighting, Intermittent rear wash / wipe, LED daytime running lights, Rain sensor windscreen wipers, Silver roof rails, Tinted windscreen, Twin exhaust pipes, 12V Accessory socket, 12V power point in luggage area, 3 - D
cargo load system (aluminium Cargofix rails + 4 attachments and 4 high level anchor points), B Pillar ventilation, ECC electronic climate control with AQS, Electric drivers seat with memory + mirrors memory, Forward folding front passenger seat, Front and rear centre armrests with cupholders, Front footwell illumination, Front seats with lumbar support, Front / rear reading lights, Grocery bag holder, Head restraints for all seats, Height adjustable driver / front passenger seats, Height / reach adjustable steering column, Illuminated cup holders, Illuminated door pockets, Illuminated driver / passenger vanity mirrors, Illuminated gear knob, Isofix attachments on rear seats, Leather gear knob, Load cover, Lockable load floor, Luggage compartment lighting, Luggage net, Luxury floor mats, Rear footwell illumination, Theatre dimming interior lights, Ticket holder, Versatile split folding rear seat - 40/20/40, 5 three point seatbelts, ABS / EBD, City safety, DSTC - Dynamic Stability and Traction Control, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, Front / rear seatbelt pre-tensioners, HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist), Hill start assist, Inflatable curtain, Passenger airbag cut - off device, SIPS airbags, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Warning triangle, WHIPS whiplash protection system - front, Anti-theft alarm including immobiliser / volume sensor + level sensor, Deadlocking system, Key integrated remote control central locking, Locking wheel nuts, Diesel particulate fi
load system (aluminium Cargofix rails + 4 attachments and 4 high level anchor points), B Pillar ventilation, ECC electronic climate control with AQS, Electric drivers seat with memory + mirrors memory, Forward folding front passenger seat, Front and rear centre armrests with cupholders, Front footwell illumination, Front seats with lumbar support, Front / rear reading lights, Grocery bag holder, Head restraints for all seats, Height adjustable driver / front passenger seats, Height / reach adjustable steering column, Illuminated cup holders, Illuminated door pockets, Illuminated driver / passenger vanity mirrors, Illuminated gear knob, Isofix attachments
on rear seats, Leather gear knob,
Load cover, Lockable load floor, Luggage compartment lighting, Luggage net, Luxury floor mats, Rear footwell illumination, Theatre dimming interior lights, Ticket holder, Versatile split folding rear seat - 40/20/40, 5 three point seatbelts, ABS / EBD, City safety, DSTC - Dynamic Stability and Traction Control, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, Front / rear seatbelt pre-tensioners, HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist), Hill start assist, Inflatable curtain, Passenger airbag cut - off device, SIPS airbags, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Warning triangle, WHIPS whiplash protection system - front, Anti-theft alarm including immobiliser / volume sensor + level sensor, Deadlocking system, Key integrated remote control central locking, Locking wheel nuts, Diesel particulate fi
Load cover, Lockable
load floor, Luggage compartment lighting, Luggage net, Luxury floor mats, Rear footwell illumination, Theatre dimming interior lights, Ticket holder, Versatile split folding rear seat - 40/20/40, 5 three point seatbelts, ABS / EBD, City safety, DSTC - Dynamic Stability and Traction Control, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, Front / rear seatbelt pre-tensioners, HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist), Hill start assist, Inflatable curtain, Passenger airbag cut - off device, SIPS airbags, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Warning triangle, WHIPS whiplash protection system - front, Anti-theft alarm including immobiliser / volume sensor + level sensor, Deadlocking system, Key integrated remote control central locking, Locking wheel nuts, Diesel particulate fi
load floor, Luggage compartment lighting, Luggage net, Luxury floor mats, Rear footwell illumination, Theatre dimming interior lights, Ticket holder, Versatile split folding rear seat - 40/20/40, 5 three point seatbelts, ABS / EBD, City safety, DSTC - Dynamic Stability and Traction Control, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, Front / rear seatbelt pre-tensioners, HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist), Hill start assist, Inflatable curtain, Passenger airbag cut - off device, SIPS airbags, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Warning triangle, WHIPS whiplash protection system - front, Anti-theft alarm including immobiliser / volume sensor + level sensor, Deadlocking system, Key integrated remote control central locking, Locking wheel nuts, Diesel particulate filter
The available
cargo - view camera allows you to tow and haul with confidence by keeping an eye
on your
load through the Uconnect touchscreen to ensure that everything is as it should be.
Other standard equipment items
on Jeep Compass include: â $ cents Side - curtain air bags, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Traction Control and ABS â $ cents 60/40 rear split seats â $ cents Fold - flat vinyl
load floor (UltraFloor (TM)-RRB- â $ cents AM / FM CD radio with an auxiliary audio input jack, cloth seats, 12 - volt power outlet, manual windows, locks and foldaway mirrors â $ cents Silver interior bezels and door arm - rests, tilt steering wheel, dome and
cargo lights, floor mats and a center console sliding armrest that moves forward 3 inches to accommodate shorter drivers (the armrest lid features a unique flip pocket for storing a cell phone or an MP3 player)
The second - row seat splits 40-20-40, allowing longer
cargo to be
loaded on each side or down the middle.
The Fey Surestep bumper can support heavy
loads, making it ideal for those who regularly carry weighty
cargoes on their trucks.
While we're
on the subject of
cargo, the BMW's options include a retractable
load floor — a platform
on runners that you pull out for
loading and unloading.
Our seven - passenger test car's engine did an impressive job for a four - cylinder of keeping up
on long interstate upgrades, even with four passengers, a vacation
load of
cargo and the air conditioner going.
That makes
loading and unloading
cargo easy
on the back.
On a cruise to Miami, the MPV, loaded with people and cargo, returned about 20 miles per gallon at 65 mph with the air conditioner o
On a cruise to Miami, the MPV,
loaded with people and
cargo, returned about 20 miles per gallon at 65 mph with the air conditioner
onon.
The Sprinter 4x4 has a body lift that increases ground clearance and a low range for really tough off - roading, plus it can tow up to 5,000 lbs — and its high GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) means that, unlike many of the trucks
on this list, it can tow the full 5,000 lbs even with a full
load of passengers and
cargo on board.