MAVIS Rail
When an articulated vehicle turns, airlines and electrical coils running from the Tractor to the trailer can be stretched or squeezed as the vehicle takes a corner.
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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.
Chilled & Frozen Goods – What you must know!
Transporting chilled and frozen goods is vital for ensuring perishable items like food and pharmaceuticals reach consumers in perfect condition. This intricate process combines advanced technology, strict regulations, and skilled…
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…
Ambient Goods
A product that can be safely stored or transported at room temperature in a sealed container.
TIR and ATA Carnet
For truck drivers engaged in international transport, understanding the T.I.R. system, A.T.A. Carnets, and associated processes such as security wires and seals is crucial for smooth border crossings. This article…
HGV Driving Licences – The Complete Guide
The DVLA oversees this system, categorising licenses into various classes that correspond to different types of vehicles. Understanding these classes is important for anyone looking to pursue a career in…
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…
Smart Digital Tachograph Vehicle Unit (VU)
A new EU Regulation has been in force since March 2016 which introduces “smart tachographs”. These new tachograph incorporate a number of differences that utilise advances in technology and implement…
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…
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.