Box Van
In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the different types of box van trailers, top European manufacturers, detailed specifications, common faults, the good and bad points, top safety aspects, required maintenance and costs.
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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.
RHIDES
Any haulier entering port terminals must have a valid RHIDES card. RHIDES, stands for Road Haulier IDEntity System and is used at The Port of Felixstowe and London Thamesport.
Safety Systems of Work (SSOW)
Sometimes referred to as Safe Operating Procedures, 'Safe Systems of Work (SSOW)' are formal procedures which set out the safe methods and procedures that need to be used during work…
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.
Tipper (Rigid)
Truck that typically offloads bulk cargo (Grain, Hardcore, Asphalt) by hydraulically lifting its deck until the product falls out of the back.
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.
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…
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…
Trunking
Trunking is the practice of making deliveries using a regular route. It is referred to as trunking as the majority of the driving time is spent using trunk roads.