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Here’s something you’re really going to love, whether you’re a client, supplier or one of our employees. Since 2021, Truck Stuff has been a supporter of The Woodland Trust, whose purpose is to make the world a greener place.  What does the Woodland Trust do? The Woodland Trust is the UK's largest woodland conservation charity, whose vision is to conserve trees and woodland for people and nature for generations to come. And they do that based on their four pillars: Pillar 1: Protect They fight to protect woods and trees, preventing the loss of irreplaceable habitats, nature and carbon stores...

In 2023, Truck Stuff celebrates 50 years of being the place to go for all of your trucking needs.  Since first opening in 1973, Truck Stuff have been passionate about providing our customers with the very best products and service - at the best prices! Plenty has changed since we first opened our doors, though, and here we take a look back at the last half a century.  Adapting to a digital world During the 1970s and 1980s, truck stops were commonplace on roads not only in the USA but also in Britain.  So too were truck shops - we...

CDC TruckStuff will be at TruckFest in Peterborough between 29th April and 1st May. Whether we have met you before or not, we would love to see you so come along and say hello.  Since 1983 Truckfest has been delivering a great day out and a fantastic family experience. Be amazed by monster trucks and arena stunt shows, meet special guests and see some incredible trucks. TruckStuff are regulars at the annual event, having attended the show on numerous occasions over the course of its 40 year existence.  We are looking forward to once again taking part in what is always...

Are you familiar with CB slang? Do you know your Evil Knievels from your flying doughnuts? If not, have a read through our guide below and you’ll avoid being a mud duck and instead be 10-8 to knowing the CB lingo! What is CB radio? Citizens band, or ‘CB’ is a mobile radio system that allows short-distance communication between individuals. CB originated in the US in the late 1940s, and within 20 years it had become a common feature of trucks all over the country. Truckers would use them to communicate with each other, and they became increasingly popular following...

Truck drivers are the lifeblood of almost every industry in the world. Without them, there would be mass shortages in every area, from food and water to clothing, furniture, building materials and oil (and a whole lot more). So, with trucks playing such an important role in our lives, does the industry have an employee turnover issue? And if so, why? What the stats say about driver turnover Firstly, the answer is yes, the UK truck driving industry has an employee turnover issue (as do most countries). And the latest statistics by Driverrequire.co.uk bear that out. In their 2021 study,...