Bulkheads
Truck bulkheads are critical components used in rigid trucks and semi-trailers, serving essential functions in ensuring the safety, structural integrity, and operational efficiency of the vehicle. This article delves into the technical aspects of truck bulkheads, exploring their types, uses, specifications, manufacturers, common faults, and cost considerations.
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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.
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Understand the essentials of Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) in UK trucking. This brief overview explains how GVW affects vehicle safety, legal compliance, and fuel efficiency. Ideal for truck drivers and…
Wheel Chock (Cheese Wedge)
Wheel chocks (or just chocks) are "wedges" placed closely against a vehicle's wheels to prevent movement.
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.
Trailer Types
Here, we explore twenty types of trailers commonly used in the UK, along with their specifications, manufacturers, purchase costs, common faults, and the pros and cons associated with each.
Walking / Moving Floor
Walking or 'Moving' floor is a hydraulically-driven moving-floor conveyance system for moving bulk material or palletised product, which can be used in a warehouse, loading dock or semi-trailer.
Bulkheads
Truck bulkheads are critical components used in rigid trucks and semi-trailers, serving essential functions in ensuring the safety, structural integrity, and operational efficiency of the vehicle. This article delves into…
Tri-Axle
Discover the benefits of tri-axle configurations in trailers. With three closely positioned axles, tri-axles enhance load distribution, stability, and performance, making them ideal for semi-trailers, logging trailers, and fuel tankers.…
TIR Cable Cord
TIR Cables (Cords) are produced according toe TIR convention of 1975. TIR / Tilt cords come in many sizes. Used primarily on curtain-sided vehicles, Standard sizes are available e.g. Each…
Cab
The working space of a truck driver begins with his cab - it's his office after all! Available in many configurations, a pre-ordered "customized" cab is normally mounted on a…