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F R E I G H T T R A N S P O R T L T D ( F T L ) D R I V E R T R A I N I N G M A N U A L V E R S I O N 2
35 L o a d Safety & Security
Ensure that loads are strapped and inspected to ensure they are not able to move during transit.
Please report any damage to load security devices such as sheets and securing straps around
the vehicle. It is always sensible to make sure that you have some spares with you.
If you have any concerns or questions over the security of your load please contact your manager
for more information.
35.1 The EN 12642 XL Standard
XL rated bodies display stickers in prominent positions.
Trailers and vehicles built to the EN 12642 XL standard can withstand a minimum of 40%
of the rated payload to the side - without extra load securing - when following the
manufacturer’s guidance.
DVSA accept an EN 12642 XL rated vehicle/trailer keeping 50% of the rated payload to
the side without any extra securing, as long as the load fills the entire load area to the
front, rear and to within 80mm of the side. This is often called a ‘positive fit’.
It’s acceptable to fit lateral bulkheads or use packing material to fill any gaps in the load to
guarantee positive fit when loading.
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