VDI 2700 Blatt 8.1 Certificate for Brian James Car Transporters – FREE

VDI 2700 Blatt 8.1 Certificate (2024) for Brian James Car Transporters

Brian James car transporters meet the requirements of VDI 2700 for the safe securing of vehicles during road transport. The certification documentation is issued by Brian James Trailers for the individual vehicle identification number (VIN) of each trailer and provides important technical evidence, particularly for professional vehicle transport in Germany and other European countries.

PKtechnik Trailers provides the VDI 2700 certificate FREE OF CHARGE with every new Brian James car transporter purchased from our company. The certificate has no expiry date, requires no annual renewal and does not oblige the owner to purchase original Brian James load securing equipment.

Key benefits of Brian James certification

• FREE certificate with every new Brian James car transporter purchased from PKtechnik Trailers
• No expiry date and no recurring renewal fees
• Individually issued for the VIN of each new Brian James car transporter
• No obligation to use original Brian James CARSTOP wheel restraints or securing straps
• Manufacturer's certification documentation supported by the relevant technical assessment
• Suitable for professional and international vehicle transport, particularly in Germany

Your advantage with PKtechnik Trailers: When purchasing a new Brian James car transporter, you receive the individual VDI 2700 certificate at no additional cost, with no expiry date and no obligation to purchase original Brian James load securing accessories.

1. What is VDI 2700 Blatt 8.1 (2024)?

VDI 2700 is a series of German technical guidelines covering the safe securing of loads during road transport. Its individual sections establish technical principles for different types of cargo and methods of securing them.

VDI 2700 Blatt 8.1 addresses the securing of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles on purpose-built vehicle transporters. It covers requirements relating to transport equipment, lashing systems and appropriate methods of securing transported vehicles.

The 2024 edition is an updated version of this technical guideline.

The certification documentation confirms compliance with the relevant technical requirements within the scope of the approved trailer configuration.

2. Individual certificate issued for the trailer VIN

The VDI 2700 certificate is issued directly by the manufacturer, Brian James Trailers Ltd. The document contains the identification details and technical specifications of the individual car transporter.

The certificate includes, in particular:

• A unique certificate number
• The manufacturer and model of the Brian James car transporter
• The trailer type designation and technical configuration
• Dimensions and maximum authorised mass
• The vehicle identification number (VIN) of the individual trailer
• Details of the relevant technical testing and certification
• The manufacturer's confirmation of compliance with the applicable VDI 2700 requirements

The Brian James certification documentation examined identifies TÜV NORD as the testing organisation, with the relevant test carried out in Gütersloh, Germany.

The certificate is assigned to a specific VIN, has no stated expiry date and cannot be transferred to another car transporter with a different VIN.

3. Which Brian James trailers are eligible for certification?

VDI 2700 certification is available for all Brian James car transporters that have been specifically designed and type-approved by the manufacturer for transporting motor vehicles.

Certification applies to the relevant models and their approved production configurations. Individual documentation is issued according to the specific model and vehicle identification number (VIN).

Certification is not intended for general-purpose construction and goods trailers which may be physically capable of carrying cars but have not been type-approved by the manufacturer as dedicated car transporters.

PKtechnik Trailers provides the VDI 2700 certificate free of charge with new Brian James car transporters purchased from our company.

4. Certificate validity and conditions of use

The Brian James Trailers certificate has no specified expiry date. There is no requirement for annual renewal or payment of recurring renewal fees.

Certification applies to the individual car transporter in its approved technical configuration. To maintain the relevant characteristics, the trailer must be operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Subsequent structural modifications, damage or unauthorised alterations to the lashing system may affect compliance with the VDI 2700 certification requirements.

Issuing the certificate is not conditional upon purchasing original Brian James wheel restraints, securing straps or other accessories. However, the load securing equipment used must meet the technical requirements of the relevant securing system and transport method.

5. Importance of the certificate for professional vehicle transport

Certification documentation is particularly valuable for professional vehicle transport operators, motor traders, car dealerships, workshops and companies transporting vehicles throughout the European Union.

The certificate can serve as important technical evidence for:

• Professional and international vehicle transport, particularly in Germany
• Demonstrating the certified configuration of the car transporter
• Verifying the technical characteristics of the lashing and load securing system in accordance with VDI 2700
• Roadside inspections of load securing arrangements
• Operation of company-owned car transporters by transport and vehicle trading businesses

The certificate does not, however, replace the obligation to secure every transported vehicle correctly. The securing method must be appropriate for the vehicle's mass, the securing equipment used and the applicable technical requirements.

6. Safe securing of vehicles on a car transporter

When transporting cars, suitable securing straps, CARSTOP wheel restraints and lashing points must be used in accordance with the trailer manufacturer's instructions and the relevant technical requirements.

Brian James Trailers does not make certification conditional upon using its own branded load securing equipment. Suitable products from other manufacturers may also be used, provided they meet the relevant technical requirements and are used correctly.

In Germany, the fundamental legal requirements for load securing are set out in Section 22 of the German Road Traffic Regulations (Straßenverkehrs-Ordnung, StVO), which requires loads to be secured in accordance with recognised technical rules. Specific securing methods for transported cars and light commercial vehicles are addressed in particular by VDI 2700 Blatt 8.1 (2024).

When loading and transporting a vehicle, the following must always be observed:

• The trailer's maximum technically permissible mass and payload capacity
• Permissible axle loads
• Maximum permissible nose weight at the towing coupling
• Correct weight distribution of the transported vehicle
• Required number, positioning and correct use of load securing devices
• Condition of securing straps, lashing points and other components of the load securing system

Important: The VDI 2700 certificate confirms the relevant technical characteristics of the certified car transporter. The safety of each individual journey also depends on correct loading and securing of the vehicle. Certification does not replace the obligation to observe the trailer's technical limits or the rules for safe load securing.

7. Methods of securing transported vehicles

The number of CARSTOP wheel restraints and securing straps depends on the actual mass of the transported vehicle, its position on the car transporter and the relevant securing method.

Actual vehicle mass means the mass of the vehicle at the time of transport. This includes the vehicle itself, operating fluids, fuel, mandatory and additional equipment, accessories and any cargo carried inside the vehicle. It is therefore based on the vehicle's mass in running order, adjusted to reflect its actual equipment and load at the time of transport.

Actual mass is not necessarily the same as the mass in running order or the maximum authorised mass stated in the vehicle documents. The correct securing method must be selected according to the mass the vehicle actually has when loaded onto the car transporter.

Load securing must comply with Section 22 of the German StVO and recognised technical rules, particularly VDI 2700 Blatt 8.1 (2024). The number and positioning of wheel restraints and securing straps depend on the relevant securing arrangement and the technical requirements of the equipment used.

A) Vehicles with an actual mass up to 2,000 kg

Recommended securing arrangement by PKtechnik Trailers: 3 CARSTOP wheel restraints and ideally 4 securing straps for one vehicle. The minimum required arrangement must be determined according to the applicable securing method.

B) Vehicles with an actual mass over 2,000 kg

Recommended securing arrangement by PKtechnik Trailers: 5 CARSTOP wheel restraints and ideally 4 securing straps for one vehicle. The minimum required arrangement must be determined according to the applicable securing method.

Note: The securing arrangements illustrated are recommended examples for securing a single vehicle. The actual vehicle mass, car transporter design, load securing equipment used and applicable technical requirements must always be taken into account.