Yard Tractors
Yard Tractors are designed for moving trailers in distribution centres, transport depots, container terminals and airports. The driver's cab offers excellent visibility and has an inboard door for safety.
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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.
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…
Digital Tachograph Driver Card
A Digital Tachograph Vehicle Unit (VU) records, speed and distance, together with the driver's activity selected from a choice of modes onto this card. Anyone employed as a drivers has…
Demoutable Bodywork (Swap Body)
Swap Body offers several advantages over many transportation methods. Their interchangeability allows for seamless transfers between different modes of transport, reducing logistics costs and increasing efficiency.
Canbus
Canbus plays a crucial role in ensuring the seamless operation and integration of multiple systems within the vehicle. In this article, we will delve into the intricacies of the Canbus…
Twist Locks
This technical article aims to delve into the specifications, placement, types, common faults, maintenance, and safety aspects associated with TwistLocks, tailored specifically for the UK trucking industry.
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.
Digital Tachograph Vehicle Unit (VU)
A Digital Tachograph is specialised electronic equipment used for Road Transport monitoring. It is able to hold information on drivers of the vehicle and their periods of driving and duty…
AdBlue
AdBlue is used to reduce NOx emissions in Commercial vehicles equipped with SCR technology. AdBlue converts harmful NOx from diesel vehicles exhaust into non-toxic nitrogen and steam, therefore, reducing emissions…