When a new vehicle joins the fleet, the focus is often on payload, fuel efficiency and cost. But one of the most important questions is sometimes overlooked: Is it the right vehicle…
When a new vehicle joins the fleet, the focus is often on payload, fuel efficiency and cost. But one of the most important questions is sometimes overlooked: Is it the right vehicle…
When a new vehicle joins the fleet, operators know its Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), axle limits and payload capacity. Those figures are essential, but they only tell part of the…
For many fleets, the vehicle leaves the depot fully compliant. The problem is what happens next. Builders’ merchants, scaffolding companies, plant hire businesses and construction suppliers often operate multi-drop routes…
For transport operators, maintaining compliant vehicle weights is about much more than avoiding fines. Overloaded vehicles create significant operational, financial and safety risks that can impact an entire business. Regulatory…
Axtec, the specialist manufacturer of vehicle weighing solutions, is celebrating 35 years since its formation. Back in 1991, Axtec’s very first axle weighbridge was installed at Saltash-based Appleby Westward, the…
When fleet operators think about overloading, the first thing that usually comes to mind is a DVSA fine. But the real cost of overloading goes much further than roadside penalties. For many…
Vehicle weight compliance can often feel excessively complicated, especially for busy fleet operators managing multiple vehicle types, routes, and payloads. But understanding the basics is critical -not only to avoid fines and prohibitions,…
Overloading is one of the most common compliance risks in fleet operations – but it’s rarely deliberate. Many fleet managers assume their vehicles are operating within legal limits. The reality…
In today’s logistics industry, sustainability and efficiency go hand in hand. Every unnecessary journey, every partially loaded vehicle, and any overloading penalty eats into both your bottom line and your…
This year marks a major milestone for Rother Valley Timber as the family-run business celebrates 50 years of supplying quality timber products to trade and public customers across the South…
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