Torsion Bar
A torsion bar is a strong flexible metal rod (about 3/4" thick) installed into a tail lift mechanism to help an operative to manually retract or deploy a lift platform.
Ministry Plate
When goods vehicles over 3500 kg gross weight are first registered, an official plate (commonly referred to as a Ministry plate) is issued showing the maximum permissible gross vehicle weight…
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
Lane Departure Warning (LDWS) works with a camera mounted on the windscreen and if the truck unintentionally strays from its lane, the driver is given an audible warning.
Hill Hold Assist (HHA)
Master HGV Hill Hold Assist systems with our comprehensive guide. Learn how they work, common faults, and pros and cons for safer, smoother hill starts. Whether you're a driver or…
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) automatically adjusts the speed of the truck to match the speed of the vehicle it is following and, as a result, a safe distance is maintained…
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
Employers have duties concerning the provision and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) at work. The type of PPE needed depends on what your duties are. It can include items…
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…
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…
White Diesel
White diesel is the trade name of a fuel oil for diesel engines, mostly used in public transport and automobiles.
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…

