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, and fuel efficiency with expert insights and practical advice for optimal performance.

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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.

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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.

Red Diesel

Red diesel is used in many industries. Many people seem to think it’s just for farmers in tractors, but it’s used in construction, mining and many other industries in machinery…

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.

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.

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.…

Vehicle Maintenance Unit (VMU)

From rigorous inspections to specialised servicing, VMUs ensure roadworthiness for rigids, tractors, and trailers. With stringent adherence to safety standards and expert technicians, VMUs guarantee fleet reliability and compliance.

Cab

The working space of a truck driver begins with his cab - it's his office after all! Available in many configurations, a pre-ordered "customized" cab is normally mounted on a…

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…

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.