A shipping container is a convenient, standardised size that makes it easy for intermodal transport – they can be loaded straight from a ship to the back of a truck without devanning (removing goods from a sealed container). This means…
A shipping container is a convenient, standardised size that makes it easy for intermodal transport – they can be loaded straight from a ship to the back of a truck without devanning (removing goods from a sealed container). This means…
Most teens are interested in learning to drive. Depending on where you live, driving might be a necessity for commuting and getting around. Teens find that getting their license is an important milestone for independence, and it’s a key step…
Planning for a luxurious ride for you and your friends to celebrate an event can be a bit of a challenge. There are many things to consider and plan out so you and your party can enjoy the day. Reputation…
We talked about blind spots on trucks and buses and how they leave huge gaps that can hide other road users. Some new technology that helps reduce blind spots for trucks is mirror cameras. Under UN Regulation 46, which Australia…
Blind spots are the areas a driver can’t see when looking in their mirrors or by turning their head. They are reduced dramatically by proper mirror placement and use of cameras, but they are very difficult to eliminate. Small vehicles,…
In a vehicle with an internal combustion engine, a battery should have a life of around 5-6 years with regular use, but it depends on how you treat it. The majority of batteries are now ‘maintenance-free’, but that doesn’t mean…
A semitrailer couples to a prime mover when the kingpin sits inside the fifth wheel’s locking jaws and the skid plate of the semitrailer is resting on the fifth wheel. The standard height of the skid plate is around 1250mm,…
