Air Lines (Suzies)
In this guide, we delve into the various components, types, specifications, manufacturers, maintenance practices, and safety considerations associated with tractor and trailer air lines in the UK and Europe
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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.
Double Deck
In this article, we will explore the specifications, types, common uses, common faults, list of manufacturers, and safety aspects of double deck trailers used in the UK.
Tri-Axle
Discover the benefits of tri-axle configurations in trailers. With three closely positioned axles, tri-axles enhance load distribution, stability, and performance, making them ideal for semi-trailers, logging trailers, and fuel tankers.…
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…
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.
Tramping
Tramping as a UK truck driver blends challenges with rewards, requiring technical skill, resilience, and adaptability. From irregular schedules to combating driver fatigue, tramping drivers navigate a complex landscape proficiently.…
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.
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…