Conor:
The rules are the same as everyone else. Ceva will have you using ratchet straps, they won’t let you use internals. Internals aren’t for strapping a load to the bed, never were. It’s more about ensuring they won’t move side to side or front to back.
Maybe but you cant get any purchase on them because of the angle of fall. The only operator who did it a bit different that I have come across is B&Q.
Like you (when on Howdens) I used to cross strap the returns (mainly pallets). Bellshill didn’t like you using the straps in case the board boys didn’t have enough !! In the end would skag four straps and ratchets just in case.
They used to moan saying I was slow, but hell its my licence.