Loading tips for drivers

• Adhere to all company policies concerning the driving of vehicles, working practices and the loading of vehicles.
• Do not overload storage systems or vehicles and follow company/supplier guidelines.
• Do not place unsecured objects directly behind where occupants are likely to sit.
• Place heavy objects as low as possible in the vehicle stowage area.
• Do not place unsecured objects in the occupant compartment of the vehicle.
• Stow tools and equipment in racking systems if provided.
• Use appropriate tie-downs, lashing and netting to secure larger loads and equipment in the rear of the vehicle.
• Check that tie-down points and lashing systems are not damaged or worn and repair or replace them if needed.
• Check load restraints and lashings shortly after beginning a journey or after any heavy braking to ensure the motion of the vehicle or the settling of the load has not loosened them.
• If you have any concerns about modifications that have been made to a vehicle, raise them with your fleet manager.