Claw Hook
Capable of restraining up to 5000kg, claw hooks are utilised in many load restraining applications.
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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.
Vehicle Operator Services Agency (VOSA)
The Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) closed in March 2014. It was replaced by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). VOSA employed around 2,300 staff who worked in…
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.
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.
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.
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.
Truck Manufacturers
This article provides an exhaustive list of truck manufacturers worldwide. It offers a brief synopsis of each company's country of origin, website address, and the brands and types of products…
Vehicle Off Road (VOR) – A Detailed Guide
As a truck driver, encountering a "Vehicle Off Road" (VOR) situation is inevitable. Whether it's a mechanical failure, a safety issue, or something more minor, understanding how to manage a…
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.
Platooning
The term "platooning" refers to a system that vehicles use on the road in which at least two trucks drive in a tight convoy on a motorway, supported by technical…