Product Knowledge FAQs

This section contains frequently asked questions covering general product knowledge related to commercial vehicle trailers, bodywork, and associated equipment. The topics explain common terminology, equipment types, and operational concepts used in the transport and logistics industry.

The aim is to clarify technical terms and product references that operators, fleet managers, and engineers may encounter when specifying, operating, or maintaining commercial vehicles.

What you'll find

  • Explanations of common trailer and bodywork terminology
  • Definitions of equipment used in transport operations
  • Descriptions of materials handling equipment and related systems
  • Clarification of operational concepts used in logistics and fleet management

How to choose the right FAQ

Select the question that most closely matches the term or concept you want to understand. Each FAQ focuses on a single topic and provides a concise explanation to help clarify how that term or equipment is used within commercial vehicle operations.

Loadfix Bungee Load Restraint
Faqs / Product Knowledge

What is a cant rail on a trailer?

Next Lifting Deck Trailer
Faqs / Product Knowledge

What is an articulated trailer?

Wooden-pallets-in-outdoor-storage-yard
Faqs / Product Knowledge

Pallet standards and pooling systems in UK and European logistics

Grinding Sparks
Faqs / Product Knowledge

How We Use Steel in Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing

twin-positive-steer-axles
Faqs / Product Knowledge

Trailer Steering Axles Explained: Self, Positive & Command Steer

Hgv Trailer On Wet Wintery Road
Faqs / Product Knowledge

Protection For Your Don-Bur Trailer: A Comprehensive Guide

Lifting Deck Transformer
Faqs / Product Knowledge

Transformers | Understanding Power Needs for Lifting Decks

Suspension Airbag
Faqs / Product Knowledge

What is a trailer suspension air bag | What are they for?

Thermoplastic Mudguards
Faqs / Product Knowledge

What are thermoplastic mudguards?

Floor Phenolic Ply
Faqs / Product Knowledge

Confused by Floor Point Load Ratings? We Have the Answers!

Vecto Energy Efficiency
Faqs / Product Knowledge

The Future of Trucking is Here: Understanding VECTO's Impact

Documentation
Faqs / Product Knowledge

EU Vehicle Classification for Goods Vehicles and Trailers

Next Aerodynamic Trailer
Faqs / Product Knowledge

Aerodynamic Teardrop Trailer Case Studies & Trials

Knorr-bremse Raise Lower Valve
Faqs / Product Knowledge

What is a Suspension Raise/Lower Valve and How Does it Work?

Allied Bakeries Double Deck
Faqs / Product Knowledge

What is "Flap and Valance"?

Urban Skele Trailer
Faqs / Product Knowledge

What is a 'skele' or skeletal trailer?

Lifting Deck Showing 52 UK Pallet Capacity
Faqs / Product Knowledge

How many pallets can you fit on a trailer?

Fixed Coupling Box
Faqs / Product Knowledge

HGV Trailer Couplings: Types, Safety & Coupling Procedures

Transverse Net Kite
Faqs / Product Knowledge

What are "Nappy" and "Kite" Load Restraint Systems?

Tri Axle
Faqs / Product Knowledge

What exactly is an HGV bogie?

Ferryspeed Loadfix
Faqs / Product Knowledge

What is a pelmet and why is it needed?

Underrun
Faqs / Product Knowledge

What is an HGV underrun and why does it matter?

Forklift, pallet truck and warehouse materials handling equipment
Faqs / Product Knowledge

What are the types of (MHE) Materials Handling Equipment?

Hayton Coulthard Curtainsider
Faqs / Product Knowledge

What is "traction" in the HGV logistics industry?

Rigid Curtainsider
Faqs / Product Knowledge

What is a "Rigid" body?

Terberg Shunter
Faqs / Product Knowledge

What is a "shunter" or "tug"?

Box Van Double Deck Trailer (open)
Faqs / Product Knowledge

What is an HGV trailer step-frame, swan-neck or goose-neck?

Underside view of trailer rubbing plate
Faqs / Product Knowledge

What is the trailer bed plate or rubbing plate?

Side Rave
Faqs / Product Knowledge

What is an HGV trailer Side Rave?

Landing Legs Flat Feet
Faqs / Product Knowledge

What are trailer landing legs?

Kingpin
Faqs / Product Knowledge

What is a trailer "Kingpin"?

Lowglide Safe Coupling
Faqs / Product Knowledge

What are trailer coupling "Suzies"?

385/65 R22.5 Continental Tyre
Faqs / Product Knowledge

How to Read Tyre Sizes and Markings

TIR Cable
Faqs / Product Knowledge

What is 'TIR' on commercial trailers?

Poundland Blade Panel Lifting Deck LST Rear View
Faqs / Product Knowledge

How tall are double deck trailers?

Side view of  a TK Maxx Wedge Lifting Deck LST
Faqs / Product Knowledge

What Is An Expected Commercial Trailer Lifespan?

Fifth Wheel
Faqs / Product Knowledge

What is an HGV tractor fifth wheel?

Knorr-Bremse iTEBS X ECU
Faqs / Product Knowledge

What is an HGV trailer ECU?

Palfinger Retractable Tail Lift
Faqs / Product Knowledge

What Sort of HGV Trailer Tail-Lifts Are There?

EBPMS
Faqs / Product Knowledge

EBPMS | Electronic Braking Performance Monitoring System

Landing Legs
Faqs / Product Knowledge

What are the different types of HGV landing leg feet?

3D Render | Glass Wedge Moving Deck Trailer
Faqs / Product Knowledge

How does a hydraulic double deck trailer work?

Roll Stability Systems
Faqs / Product Knowledge

What is HGV Trailer Roll Stability? (RSS, RSP or RSC)

Curtain Buckle Straps
Faqs / Product Knowledge

PVC Curtains for Trailers and Rigids

Axscend TPMS
Faqs / Product Knowledge

Understanding TPMS / Tyre Pressure Monitoring And Reg 141

Aero Front Bulkhead Dome Cfd Visual (no Dome)
Faqs / Product Knowledge

A Guide to Aerodynamics - How It Affects HGVs

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