Easy solution for these drivers getting fined… Stop being bone idle lazy and properly secure your load.
damoq:
Surely the trailers are manufactured to XL standards in the factory. I didn’t realise they built them first, then tested them afterwards to see if they meet the standards to be able to issue certificates and put yellow stickers on the curtains. Also why would SDC sell their trailers if they weren’t fully tested and certified beforehand. Still think there is another reason they are constantly getting tugged by vosa.
Can’t see this test them afterwards thing - what do they do, wang them round corners and see if that pack of bricks comes out the side?
Surely the curtains are made to a spec and then built into the trailer.
Socketset:
damoq:
Surely the trailers are manufactured to XL standards in the factory. I didn’t realise they built them first, then tested them afterwards to see if they meet the standards to be able to issue certificates and put yellow stickers on the curtains. Also why would SDC sell their trailers if they weren’t fully tested and certified beforehand. Still think there is another reason they are constantly getting tugged by vosa.Can’t see this test them afterwards thing - what do they do, wang them round corners and see if that pack of bricks comes out the side?
Surely the curtains are made to a spec and then built into the trailer.
I can’t see it being tested afterwards , but the do test them as the load bearing rating isn’t just for the curtains its for the whole trailer. No good having super strong curtain if it pull out of the mountings when the load shifts.
It does appear they do “wang” them round corners. 
It’s the headboard, roof, rear doors and curtains that are built to be load bearing. I only realised this a few months ago while I was unloading somewhere next to an unaccompanied XL rated trailer. Was reading something attached to the headboard which confirmed that basically the whole trailer structure was built to be load bearing. Used to just think it was the curtains that were load bearing. Probably explains why you can’t just fit a set of load bearing curtains to your old trailers to make it suitable.
muckles:
Socketset:
damoq:
Surely the trailers are manufactured to XL standards in the factory. I didn’t realise they built them first, then tested them afterwards to see if they meet the standards to be able to issue certificates and put yellow stickers on the curtains. Also why would SDC sell their trailers if they weren’t fully tested and certified beforehand. Still think there is another reason they are constantly getting tugged by vosa.Can’t see this test them afterwards thing - what do they do, wang them round corners and see if that pack of bricks comes out the side?
Surely the curtains are made to a spec and then built into the trailer.
I can’t see it being tested afterwards , but the do test them as the load bearing rating isn’t just for the curtains its for the whole trailer. No good having super strong curtain if it pull out of the mountings when the load shifts.
It does appear they do “wang” them round corners.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZTp7s_d1GE
Am impressed by the vid - those g forces must be quite something.
Anyway, it won’t be long before somebody comes along and says that it’s nice to see trailers that are “agency” tested. 
You cant test for stoooopid…
Drift:
what would you like to know?
About the fatality you were involved in
Pimpdaddy:
Drift:
what would you like to know?About the fatality you were involved in
Back in 2003 a 16 year old girl ran out in front of me, I was driving a bus at the time traveling just under 25mph with no way of stopping. She died at the scene.
Drift:
Back in 2003 a 16 year old girl ran out in front of me, I was driving a bus at the time traveling just under 25mph with no way of stopping. She died at the scene.
Oh… 
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Happy now bellend?
I suppose you slow down to look at accidents too?
Pimpdaddy:
Doylum:
todays driver shortageHow is that so, because the last time I looked, wagon driver’s were getting a very paltry wage packet. It was something like £7-10 p/h. Surely that doesn’t signify a driver shortage?
Are you really that thick, you can’t fathom that?
+1
Socketset:
Can’t see this test them afterwards thing - what do they do, wang them round corners and see if that pack of bricks comes out the side?Surely the curtains are made to a spec and then built into the trailer.
The design has to be tested. There is a standard set of tests. A pressure test with a giant airbag followed by three on track tests at specific speeds carried out three times. These are a single turn that generates 0.5g, an ‘S’ bend that generates 0.5g each way then an emergency stop to 0.8g. All these are done three times at 30 - 40 kph. The trailer is fully loaded with an unstable load (usually crates of beer) at full payload. The tests are laid down in guidance.
The trailers need outriggers on them to stop them tipping up.
My understanding is the trailers stobart has are specifically built for them and although they should meet the ‘XL’ standard haven’t been tested. The tests take a bit of organising I would imagine. Once tested all trailers built to that design get the certificate.
Apart from that, the curtains aren’t the the main issue - it’s the whole trailer body and construction. No point hanging a reinforced curtain from a flimsy structure.
EDIT: I typed all that and posted it not realising someone had posted a video … Never mind
Bear in mind…not all Stobart liveried vehicles are owned by Stobart… Some of them are in fact subbies…
it must be someone from the preston area who has a grudge with stobarts because a few weeks ago i came past the weighbridge at the end of the M65 at preston and saw 3 stobarts trucks with the curtains open
I was told once imagine every load is on a flatbed if you think it will fall off then strap it!! In Europe you got to strap it anyway don’t matter what trailer it’s on
eagerbeaver:
eagerbeaver:
Happy now bellend?I suppose you slow down to look at accidents too?
Shut your gob, you foul mouthed, dirty, disgusting little SCROTE truck driver, I wasn’t speaking to you!
Pimpdaddy:
eagerbeaver:
eagerbeaver:
Happy now bellend?I suppose you slow down to look at accidents too?
Shut your gob, you foul mouthed, dirty, disgusting little SCROTE truck driver, I wasn’t speaking to you!
Things must be quiet in the security hut tonight…
Pimpdaddy:
eagerbeaver:
eagerbeaver:
Happy now bellend?I suppose you slow down to look at accidents too?
Shut your gob, you foul mouthed, dirty, disgusting little SCROTE truck driver, I wasn’t speaking to you!
PimpPenis you really are lower than low 
I can’t believe you asked Drifty about his accident
If it was me i wouldn’t of replied to you!!!
I’m ashamed to share the forum with you 
+1 Tango.
Credit to Drift for being the cool character he is.
Very poor taste Pimp.
tango boy:
PimpPenis you really are lower than low
I can’t believe you asked Drifty about his accident
If it was me i wouldn’t of replied to you!!!
I’m ashamed to share the forum with you
Nothing wrong with what drift did, you’re right he didn’t have to reply but hey did-deal with it!