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.
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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.
Daily Checks
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the various methods drivers use to log their daily walk-around checks, highlighting their significance, benefits, challenges, and leading manufacturers from a driver's perspective.
Driver & Vehicle Licencing Agency (DVLA)
The DVLA is an executive agency of the Department for Transport (DFT). The DVLA is based in Swansea, Wales, with an impressive 16-storey building in Clase and offices in Swansea…
Outriggers
Outriggers (sometimes called Stabilisers) are retractable hydraulic `legs’ that extend, like a spider’s legs, away from the truck before they make contact with the ground.
Fifth Wheel
A fifth-wheel provides a connection between a trailer and its towing tractor unit. The coupling consists of a kingpin (a steel pin on the front of the trailer) and a…
Hook Loader
Hydraulic hoists are mounted on heavy duty chassis' allowing hauliers to exchange flatbeds, dumper bodies and related containers. They are primarily used in conjunction with tilt frame bodies, and specialised…
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.
Night Heater
Discover the essential guide to diesel night heaters. The history, types, safety aspects, running costs, and common faults of these indispensable devices. Learn about manufacturers who ensure driver comfort, safety,…
Tanker
Whether it's transporting fuel, chemicals, water, or food products, tanker trailers play a crucial role in various industries. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the detailed specifications
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
While ABS technology is commonly found in cars, the ABS used in trucks and trailers operates differently due to the unique characteristics of these vehicles. In this article, we will…