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Last year, the trucking industry faced many challenges, from high fuel prices to decreased freight and supply chain issues.  Let’s be honest: 2023 was tough. But what about 2024? Trucking Industry Trends for 2024 Let’s take a look at the trends forecast for the year ahead: Initiatives for Green Trucking A growing and welcome trend in 2024 is increased green trucking practices. This includes using alternative fuels, hybrid and electric trucks, and renewable energy sources to reduce emissions, noise pollution and fuel costs. All of which will help improve air quality. Freight sharing Freight sharing involves consolidating warehousing, routes, truck...

The trucking industry is undergoing a rapid transformation as a result of technological advancements. This is having a profound impact on the way goods are transported, the safety of drivers, and the overall efficiency of the industry. Autonomous Trucks One of the most significant recent technological advancements within the trucking industry is the development of autonomous trucks. These trucks are capable of operating without human intervention, using a variety of sensors and algorithms to navigate roads and avoid obstacles. Autonomous trucks have the potential to revolutionise the trucking industry by improving safety, reducing costs, and increasing efficiency. Electric Trucks  Electric...

Nowadays, trucks and lorries are one of the most common sites on roads across the UK. They transport goods and materials of all kinds, from food and fuel to construction materials and manufactured goods. But did you know that trucks have been on our roads for more than a century? The origins of trucks in the UK The first trucks in the UK were steam-powered and were used to transport goods over short distances. In the early 1900s, petrol and diesel engines were introduced, which made trucks more powerful and efficient. This led to a rapid growth in the use...

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...