Box Van
In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the different types of box van trailers, top European manufacturers, detailed specifications, common faults, the good and bad points, top safety aspects, required maintenance and costs.
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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.
Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
The DVSA is a Governmental organisation managed by The Department for Transport (DFT). It is promotes and enforces safe and responsible driving as well as providing training and testing services.
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.
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…
Twenty-Foot Equivalent Unit (TEU)
A TEU or Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit is an exact unit used to measure cargo capacity for container ships and container terminals. To simplify, you must know the basics. There are…
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…
Tipper (Rigid)
Truck that typically offloads bulk cargo (Grain, Hardcore, Asphalt) by hydraulically lifting its deck until the product falls out of the back.
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,…
M.O.T. Plate
The Trailer's MOT Plate can usually be found attached to the trailer's chassis on the 'Near Side'. It is normally protected by a weather-proof cover that incorporates a flap (secured…
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…