Side panel construction for a curtain sided transport vehicle and method for loading/unloading

The invention relates to a side panel for a curtain sided transport vehicle. The invention also relates to a curtain sided transport vehicle adapted to receive such a side panel. The invention further relates to a method of loading or unloading such a transport vehicle. The panel provides improved stabilizing of the load while retaining the advantages of curtains sided trucks, trailers and semi-trailers.