overloading

We all like to save money and getting as much as you can in one load is certainly a priority BUT make sure it's on the appropriate vehicle for the load you have. The legal term "Mass overloading" refers to trailers, Trucks and vehicles loaded above their capacity and the Transport Industry is targeting this offence now. It's a surprisingly good money maker. It's important to know about the Chain of Responsibility Laws and familiarise yourself with them to ensure your staff and beyond are covered. You can find a link to Chain of Responsibility laws under our legals menu.

If a mass overload offence occurs, charges can be brought against the:

• driver
• driver’s employer or prime contractor
• operator
• consignor
• packer
• loading manager
• loader