Loading FAQs

The Performance Standards are designed to restrain a load during normal driving, emergency braking, and minor collisions. Crashes above this will result in forces above those in the Performance Standards.

No. Restraint systems are designed for forces experienced under normal driving conditions, like braking, bumps, and vibration. Forces on the vehicle involved in a roll over are far greater that what load restraint systems are required to withstand.

Generally, no. The rated capacity of a strap indicates its maximum strength under straight-line pull, i.e. Direct Restraint, not its ability to restrain the same amount of weight. In Tie-Down restraint, blocking, friction, and pre-tension all effect how many webbing straps are required.

No. The additional 0.2 downwards force, on top of the force provided by gravity, only applies when you are relying on friction under the load as part of your tie-down or direct restraint system.

No. To safely restrain any load placed on a heavy vehicle will require some form of load restraint, whether it’s blocking, containing, attaching, tie-down or direct restraint.

Yes. Friction is critical for the tie-down restraint method but is optional in direct restraint. More friction equals fewer physical restraints required.

No. There is no legal requirement for a headboard to be rated, however it is strongly recommended.

Generally no. Unless gates have been certified by an engineer or manufacturer, the rating is completely unknown.

Not recommended. Check with the manufacturer as to its suitability.