Benefits of Buying Used Truck Parts
When it comes to maintaining and repairing your truck, one of the most crucial decisions you'll face is whether to invest in new or used truck parts. While new parts may seem like the obvious choice for some, there are significant advantages to buying used truck parts that are often overlooked. Cost Savings: One
Clearing the Air: Clean Air Zones and ULEZ Expansion Across the UK
As of August 29, 2023, Londoners and UK residents encountered a significant change in their daily routines. This change came in the form of an expanded Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) that encompasses most areas of London, sparking both applause and protest across the city. The ULEZ is not a new concept, but rather
Understanding Part-Worn Tyres: Safety, Regulations, and Your Responsibility
When it comes to the safety of your vehicle and those on the road, understanding the condition of your tyres is of paramount importance. This awareness becomes even more crucial when dealing with part-worn tyres. Part-worn tyres, a common sight on our streets, can pose potential risks if not properly understood, inspected, and regulated.
HGV Tachograph Offences: Ensuring Road Safety and Fair Competition
Fatigue among drivers is a serious issue that poses significant risks on the road. The potential consequences of a tired driver behind the wheel are severe, which is why there are both European Community (EC) and domestic regulations in place to govern driver's hours. These regulations not only aim to promote road safety but
The Importance of Good Tyre Management: Ensuring Safety and Compliance
As of April 1, 2023, free rolling tyres fitted to front steering axles are now treated as a major failure during the annual test. This change signified an increasing emphasis on maintaining safety standards and ensuring that every component of a heavy vehicles meets the required criteria. Whether you are a professional driver, fleet
Technology helping women in the trucking industry
In the world of trucking and logistics, there has historically been an underrepresentation of women drivers. But today, technological advancements are providing novel opportunities for women to break into this traditionally male-dominated industry. Not only does technology provide benefits to individual drivers by streamlining processes and improving safety levels, but it also reduces barriers
LEZ Impact on HGV’s
In an effort to reduce air pollution, the Scottish government has introduced a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs), and this is leading to a whole host of changes in how businesses make deliveries. While this will certainly lead to improved air quality eventually, it may not always be good news
Choosing the correct engine truck oil
When it comes to the ongoing maintenance of your truck engines, choosing the right oil can make all the difference in its performance and lifespan. It is important to pick an oil with accurate specifications, low-saps technology, appropriate sump capacities and drain intervals that are compatible with your individual engine. In addition to selecting
Driving resolutions: How to drive safely in 2023
Did you know that January is one of the worst months for the highest number of road accidents in the UK? As such, there's never been a better time to refresh your knowledge on driving safely in 2023. Below are our 5 top tips. Take rests on longer drives Let's face it, we all want
£100m boost for HGV driver facilities
The government has announced a new scheme to improve the working conditions of HGV drivers, including a financial boost to help modernise roadside facilities. The new HGV parking and driver welfare scheme will be worth up to £100 million and offers matched funding to industry operators that invest in HGV driver facilities. As the industry
NewsGary Baldwin2024-07-23T16:31:53+01:00