Safe Loading Vehicles
- By Eve MacDonald
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- 13 Dec, 2017
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Think about loading in order to avoid being overloaded. Know the maximum your vehicle can legally weigh!
Vans are very easy to overload and the penalties are severe if caught. Spotting an overloaded van isn’t difficult and the enforcement agencies are increasingly wise to this. It's vital to know the maximum your van can weigh overall and the maximum weight allowed for each axle.
MacDonald Transport Ltd always avoid this by making sure the load is distributed properly. We often redistribute this goods and re-securing as the load is delivered.
Loads must be secure. A shifting load can damage not only the contents but also the interior of the van. This will reduce the vehicle's residual value and lead to recharge fees for rental and leased vans. An insecure load can also be dangerous for the driver. Even a small package or piece of equipment can become a deadly missile in a collision. On a lesser scale, loads falling on drivers as they open van doors can result in injury.
Think
about loading. Avoid
being overloaded. Know
the maximum your van can legally weigh.
If you’d like more information on the services we provide, please contact us on:
Telephone: 01236 722336
Mobile: 07831200788
Email: enquiries@macdonaldtransport.co.uk
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