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. Equipped with essential gear and a safety-first mindset, they play a crucial role in the nation's logistics, ensuring seamless transportation across diverse terrains.
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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.
Air Brakes
A specially designed high pressure air system that safely arrests the speed, stop and allow the parking of large, heavy goods vehicles. With in-built redundancy.
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.
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…
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
Employers have duties concerning the provision and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) at work. The type of PPE needed depends on what your duties are. It can include items…
Load Bar
Load Restraint Bars "Load Bars" as they are commonly referred to, are extensively used in trailers and commercial vehicles. They are available in various configurations (lengths, widths, weight capabilities) and…
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.
Side Lifter
A Side Lifter is a type of specialized trailer that is used to hoist and convey containers over long distances. Also known as 'Container Side Loaders', this trailer is basically…
Truck & Trailer Wheels
In this article, we explore various aspects of truck and trailer wheels, including manufacturers, materials, sizes, weight capabilities, bolt types, bolt covers, hub odometers, safety devices, tires and their manufacturers,…
Y Strap Restraint
Y Straps are used for the temporary restraint of loads commonly seen on the back of tail lifts protecting roll cages