Truck Lighting
Discover the essential guide to truck and trailer lighting, from headlights to interior illumination. Learn about the integration of lighting with conspicuity markings for enhanced safety. Navigate UK law compliance and regulations governing lighting usage. This comprehensive resource equips drivers and operators with essential knowledge for safer roads and regulatory adherence.
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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.
Dolly
A dolly is an unpowered trailer which can be attached to trucks, tractors and road trains. The dollies themselves don't carry a load but are used to support a semi-trailer or similar…
Outriggers
Outriggers (sometimes called Stabilisers) are retractable hydraulic `legs’ that extend, like a spider’s legs, away from the truck before they make contact with the ground.
Vehicle Maintenance Unit (VMU)
From rigorous inspections to specialised servicing, VMUs ensure roadworthiness for rigids, tractors, and trailers. With stringent adherence to safety standards and expert technicians, VMUs guarantee fleet reliability and compliance.
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…
Registration Plate (Trailer Plate)
Get the essential info on registration plates in the UK. Learn about legal requirements, common issues, and easy maintenance tips to avoid getting stopped by the police or DVSA and…
AdBlue
AdBlue is used to reduce NOx emissions in Commercial vehicles equipped with SCR technology. AdBlue converts harmful NOx from diesel vehicles exhaust into non-toxic nitrogen and steam, therefore, reducing emissions…
Anderson Lead
For lorry drivers, understanding Anderson leads is vital to ensure safety and avoid disruptions while on the road. This guide covers everything you need to know about Anderson leads, from…
Side Loader
Not to be confused with a "Side Lifters". In the UK a side loader is designed to transfer loads from the ground and empty their contents into containers fixed to…
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
Lane Departure Warning (LDWS) works with a camera mounted on the windscreen and if the truck unintentionally strays from its lane, the driver is given an audible warning.