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 for a 12 month period. The VU also holds information on faults, attempts to hack into the system, over speeding, calibration and when information has been accessed.
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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.
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,…
Restart Battery Protector
Restart battery protectors prevent battery failures! The are connected to the control board of a tail lift. Fitting restart protectors avoid flat batteries - usually associated with the heavy use…
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…
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…
Rigid
A "Rigid" is a vehicle that has at least two axles (can have more such as four), a cab for the driver, a steering system and tractive power (an engine to drive…
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…
RHIDES
Any haulier entering port terminals must have a valid RHIDES card. RHIDES, stands for Road Haulier IDEntity System and is used at The Port of Felixstowe and London Thamesport.
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.
White Diesel
White diesel is the trade name of a fuel oil for diesel engines, mostly used in public transport and automobiles.