Specialised requirements

The freight containers mainly transported are constructed to international standards (ISO) and are identifiable as such by their external markings (refer AS/NZS 3711 Pts 1–10).

The pallets should be of sufficient strength to withstand the load they carry satisfactorily and should be in a good state of repair.

There are certain symbols marked on cargo to and from overseas that are recognised universally.

This section is intended to provide guidance on the prerequisites for the safe transportation of both track and wheel types of construction equipment on vehicles.

The sawn timber and logging sections of this code include the relevant parts of the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment codes, which have been based on a joint industry and government department group research and proven safety needs.

This section is intended to provide guidance on the measures necessary to ensure safe carriage of metal loads.

Loose bulk loads can generally be described as having a nature which does not readily lend itself to any form of packaging or containerisation, eg sand, aggregate, shingle, rubble, rubbish, asphalt and other similar materials.

Metal pipe is loaded lengthwise. Spigoted or flanged pipes should be stacked in tiers with 100mm × 100mm hardwood spacers between each layer of pipe.

The floor of the truck or trailer should be in good condition and for long-haul deliveries protective sheeting should be laid down prior to loading.

Vehicles used regularly for the carriage of motor cars over long distances are generally well equipped with specially designed wheel wells/chocks, anchor points, winches and other restraining devices, but operators carrying motor cars intermittently for short distances are tempted to rely on the force of gravity or on inadequate cordage lashed to the suspension members of the motor cars being carried.

These guidelines apply to the transportation of fluid carrying tanks of the nonrigid type and are based on overseas tests and regulations as well as New Zealand tests.

Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods 2005 (the Dangerous Goods Rule) sets out requirements for safe transport of dangerous goods on land.

‘Live’ loads are those loads that can be expected to move when transported such as livestock, hanging meat and all liquids.