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To mark the 12 days of Christmas, here are 12 facts from the trailer manufacturing industry.
From parcel and supermarket deliveries to plant machinery and timber transportation, a range of industries use trailers. We make various trailers for commercial use, to suit whatever industry you’re in. We will even custom build to your requirements.
One of the most common components that need replacing on a trailer are marker lights. They are susceptible to damage and corrosion and, in most cases, through shock damage.
Lawrence David’s trailers are becoming more fuel-efficient all the time with new features innovations and regulations to encourage lower emissions.
Bonded bodies are much lighter than mechanical fixings and thin wall panelling increases internal space, increasing payload.
In order for the trucks to continue operating safely and efficiently, maintenance is essential. Services should be booked regularly and checks for wear and tear should be carried out before every trip.
Even a small weight reduction on the trailer can make a significant impact on fuel consumption. (credit – Forgeway)
…unless they have a Special Type General Order and the trailer has three or more axles each. (credit – Wikipedia)
Coupled bodies, like drawbar combinations, are longer. The maximum rigid body combination length is 61’6”. (credit – Wikipedia)
It was set in 2008 by Marco Hellgrewe in Germany. He reversed non-stop for 39.7 miles, which took 5 hr 21 min. It’s recognised as an official Guinness World Record.
Built for strength and durability, our ArmourSheet ‘Plus’ XL Load Bearing Curtains are innovative. They were designed over 45 years ago and don’t fail in an accident like other curtains.
Trailers such as our sliding skeletal trailers use 3D Solid Modelling software to ensure all the parts fit together perfectly the first time.
Compared with 57% CO2 emissions from cars. (credit – Truck Locator)
On average, a long distance HGV driver will clock up around 125,000 miles in a year. (credit – HGV Recruitment)
