Mirror Checking Stations
Mirror Checking Stations are a vital component of vehicle safety protocols in distribution centres and yards. By ensuring that external mirrors are correctly aligned for each driver, these stations play a crucial role in enhancing road safety and protecting vulnerable road users.
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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.
Registration Plate (Trailer Plate)
Get the essential info on registration plates in the UK. Learn about legal requirements, common issues, and easy maintenance tips to avoid getting stopped by the police or DVSA and…
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…
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…
Telematics
Telematics incorporates a range of technologies (including GPS trackers) which are used to monitor aspects of driving. That data is then transmitted to a fleet manager or an insurer to…
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
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.
Dangerous Goods Qualification (ADR)
ADR is the 1957 United Nations accord that controls transnational transport of hazardous materials.
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.