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load securing inspection

Transport operators and drivers carry out load securing inspections before a vehicle departs, fulfilling a clear duty of care.

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Transport operators and drivers carry out load securing inspections before a vehicle departs, fulfilling a clear duty of care.

They verify that all securing devices – straps, chains, nets, and blocking materials – are in serviceable condition and correctly applied, and assess load distribution, stacking height, and any gaps…

Requirements derive from national road traffic codes and applicable technical standards; deficiencies can lead to fines and liability for damage or accidents caused by load shift.

Last updated: 22 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

Source: https://www.bgl-ev.de/themen/ladungssicherung/ladungssicherungskontrolle

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Transport operators and drivers carry out load securing inspections before a vehicle departs, fulfilling a clear duty of care. They verify that all securing devices – straps, chains, nets, and blocking materials – are in serviceable condition and correctly applied, and assess load distribution, stacking height, and any gaps in the cargo space that require filling or blocking. Requirements derive from national road traffic codes and applicable technical standards; deficiencies can lead to fines and liability for damage or accidents caused by load shift. Unlike a roadside authority check, the internal load securing inspection is a preventive step within the operator's own sphere of responsibility – designed to catch problems before the vehicle reaches the road.

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