The Driving Standards Agency (DSA)
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) was an agency, sponsored by the Department for Transport and it existed from April 1990 to March 2014.
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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.
Twenty-Foot Equivalent Unit (TEU)
A TEU or Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit is an exact unit used to measure cargo capacity for container ships and container terminals. To simplify, you must know the basics. There are…
Claw Hook
Capable of restraining up to 5000kg, claw hooks are utilised in many load restraining applications.
On Board Diagnostic (OBD & EOBD)
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) is a term referring to a vehicle's self-diagnostic and reporting capability. OBD systems give the vehicle operator or technician access to the status of the various vehicle…
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…
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…
Demoutable Bodywork (Swap Body)
Swap Body offers several advantages over many transportation methods. Their interchangeability allows for seamless transfers between different modes of transport, reducing logistics costs and increasing efficiency.
Skip Loader
A Skip loader Skip wagon or Skip lorry is used to lift and transport waste containers called 'skips'. These are generally used for bulk and/or heavy waste from building sites.
Tractor Units
In this article, we will explore the top tractor unit manufacturers in the UK and Europe, their best-selling vehicles and delve into the various wheel arrangement and cab options available.
Torsion Bar
A torsion bar is a strong flexible metal rod (about 3/4" thick) installed into a tail lift mechanism to help an operative to manually retract or deploy a lift platform.