An Anderson plug is a way to connect higher amperage cabling and is often used on vehicles for: The moulded, heavy-duty male and female plugs will only connect one way so there’s no chance of reversing the positive and negative…

Regular car washing has always been an important part of keeping vehicles fresh, maintained, and looking good. Recently there have been so many innovations in washing technology, but the most groundbreaking is touchless car washing. This article will look deep…

Air brakes on a truck are a type of braking system commonly used in heavy vehicles such as trucks, buses, and trailers. Unlike hydraulic brakes, which use fluid pressure to engage the brake pads against the rotors, air brakes use…

When picking up a container with a sideloader, the surface, the container position and the gradient are three of the most important factors to consider. Drivers should be able to conduct a risk assessment of a site’s hazards, as taught…

A typical sideloader (or sidelifter) is a skeletal trailer with two or three cranes that are used to lift containers or platforms on and off. This self-loading ability makes them a versatile vehicle, particularly for delivering containers the final mile.…

Working as a driver or machine operator in hot weather poses several risks to health and safety. Here are some potential risks and measures that can be taken to mitigate them. Dehydration One of the most significant risks is dehydration…