Seating
In this article, we will delve into the importance of a comfortable seat for truck drivers, the impact of long trips on the body, common medical conditions such as repetitive strain injury (RSI) and poor posture, the various types of truck seats available, materials used, features like air-controlled adjustments, and tips for maintaining optimal seating position and comfort.
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Fuel Station (Fuel Island)
Not as attractive as a Petrol (Gas) Station, a fuel island is specifically laid out for trucks and trailers. It provides DERV, Red AdBlue services and fuel is normally delivered by means of a card…
Longer Heavier Vehicle (LHV)
Longer Heavier Vehicles (aka Super Lorries), is a classification of large goods vehicles . LHVs are not presently allowed to operate on UK roads, as they are longer and/or heavier than the law permits.
Pallet
Pallets come in various types, each with its own unique features and applications. In this article, we will explore the different types of pallets used in logistics in the UK,…
Tail Lift
Tail Lifts come in all shapes, sizes and weight capabilities. Powered electrically and hydraulically they are one of the key pieces of engineering that companies reply on to safely move…
Platooning
The term "platooning" refers to a system that vehicles use on the road in which at least two trucks drive in a tight convoy on a motorway, supported by technical…
Spill Kits
A spill kit is a collection of items, to be used in case of a spill, leak or other discharge of oil. Spill kits are developed so that a prompt…
King Pin Lock
King Pin Locks prevent unauthorised coupling of trailers. Some King Pin Locks utilise high end security cylinders with internal tumblers that act like a safe.
Weighbridges
Made of steel, concrete or plastic a weighbridge is essentially a big set of ‘bathroom scales’ for lorries that connects to a readout which shows the weight. The system provides…
Smart Digital Tachograph Vehicle Unit (VU)
A new EU Regulation has been in force since March 2016 which introduces “smart tachographs”. These new tachograph incorporate a number of differences that utilise advances in technology and implement…
King Pin
A Kingpin is a two or three and a half inch diameter vertical steel pin sticking out from the bottom of the front of the semi-trailer. A coupling device called…