Blocking cargo: Question Blocking cargo: Answers Should never be done. Should be done to prevent the shifting of cargo. Can only be done with metal pieces. Explanation Blocking and bracing are techniques to keep cargo from shifting in transit. A piece of cargo should be blocked to its front, back, and/or sides to prevent movement. This questions appears in the following tests: Missouri Class A Knowledge Test South Carolina Class A Knowledge Test Tennessee Class A Knowledge Test Tennessee Class B Knowledge Test Tennessee Bus