The guideline is applicable to lorries with and without trailers. The guideline is meant for drivers, vehicle owners, and loaders. Rail, sea, and air freight have, apart from units of combined freight transport (cf. VDI 2700 Part 7) been excepted from the present guideline's scope and will be included in other guidelines and standards.
VDI 2700-2004 history
2004VDI 2700-2004 Securing of loads on road vehicles
2002VDI 2700-2002 Ladungssicherung auf Strassenfahrzeugen
1990VDI 2700-1990 Ladungssicherung auf Strassenfahrzeugen