Dangerous Goods Qualification (ADR)

ADR is the 1957 United Nations accord that controls transnational transport of hazardous materials.

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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.

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Lift Axle

A lift axle (sometimes called a "Tag Axle" or Push Axle) is typically found on tractor units. It is located behind (or in front) of the powered drive axle and is…

B.L.A.C.K.

Developed to help truck drivers remember the sequence for uncoupling a trailer.

Load Bar Cups

Load Bar Cups

M.O.T. Plate

The Trailer's MOT Plate can usually be found attached to the trailer's chassis on the 'Near Side'. It is normally protected by a weather-proof cover that incorporates a flap (secured…

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…

Tachograph Installation Plaque

A ‘Tachograph Installation Plaque’ can be found on or near to the Digital Tachograph Vehicle Unit (VU). This provides proof that an inspection was passed as at the date indicated…

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.

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…

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…