Mirror Checking Stations
Mirror Checking Stations are a vital component of vehicle safety protocols in distribution centres and yards. By ensuring that external mirrors are correctly aligned for each driver, these stations play a crucial role in enhancing road safety and protecting vulnerable road users.
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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.
Red Diesel
Red diesel is used in many industries. Many people seem to think it’s just for farmers in tractors, but it’s used in construction, mining and many other industries in machinery…
Rigid
Rigids stand as the workhorses, providing essential services across various industries. From delivering goods to waste management, these trucks come in diverse configurations, each tailored to specific tasks and environments.
Trunking
Trunking is the practice of making deliveries using a regular route. It is referred to as trunking as the majority of the driving time is spent using trunk roads.
Conspicuity Markings
Conspicuity markings illuminate the outline of HGVs at night by reflecting the headlights of the vehicles following behind. The Department for Transport research concluded that the use of Conspicuity markings would…
Air Brakes
A specially designed high pressure air system that safely arrests the speed, stop and allow the parking of large, heavy goods vehicles. With in-built redundancy.
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.
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…
Loading Bays
At the heart of depots, loading docks serve as the vital interface between warehouses and transport vehicles, ensuring seamless loading and unloading operations.
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…