Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
The DVSA is a Governmental organisation managed by The Department for Transport (DFT). It is promotes and enforces safe and responsible driving as well as providing training and testing services.
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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.
Claw Hook
Capable of restraining up to 5000kg, claw hooks are utilised in many load restraining applications.
Cargo Bars / Cargo Stays
Cargo Bars/Stays secure loads during transit and are suitable for box vehicles, trailers, vans and containers. Mainly known as "Cargo Stays", they are extremely high strength and durable. They come…
Trailer Stabilising Stand (Jack/Winch)
What happens when a forklift unloads a trailer and has to pick up heavy freight that is 5ft beyond the landing legs? The trailer would be front heavy and tip…
Y Strap Restraint
Y Straps are used for the temporary restraint of loads commonly seen on the back of tail lifts protecting roll cages
Side Lifter
A Side Lifter is a type of specialized trailer that is used to hoist and convey containers over long distances. Also known as 'Container Side Loaders', this trailer is basically…
Digital Tachograph Driver Card
A Digital Tachograph Vehicle Unit (VU) records, speed and distance, together with the driver's activity selected from a choice of modes onto this card. Anyone employed as a drivers has…
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.
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…
Advanced Emergency Braking System (AEBS)
A semi-automated braking system designed to help prevent collisions or to limit their consequences. As of legislation made in 2015 all road trucks (over 8 tonnes) sold in the UK must have…