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Elevate fleet sustainability with cost-effective refurbishment
A simple, yet effective way to minimise the environmental impact of transport and logistics services is to refurbish assets and give them a ‘second life'.
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Enhancing waste management efficiency: specialised equipment for every need
Choosing the right vehicle to transport waste is important. This article explores different types of specialised equipment required for certain type of wastes.
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TIP Used - Buyer’s Guide
Here's our buyer’s guide to help you find the bestpossible second-hand trailers and trucks to add to your fleet
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The future of tyre safety: how Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) are evolving
New regulations mandating the installation of TPMS on trailers has been and is being introduced, making it a hot topic in the transportation industry. This article aims to provide a quick guide to TPMS and its present challenges.
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Driving towards a greener future: Innovations in refrigerated transport
In this article, we will explore these key sustainability developments in the effort to make refrigerated transport more sustainable.
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Optimising cargo delivery: practical tips for safe and efficient transportation
Safe delivery of freight is of utmost importance and often involves significant risks, including accidents, theft and damage to property.
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Maintenance contracts: improve budgeting, reduce administration
Keeping a fleet roadworthy not only ensures the safety and proper functioning of the assets, but also saves money and allows one to focus on core business operations.
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European trailer market Lead-Times index, presented by TIP
The European trailer market has been highly impacted in the past few months. In our previous market analysis, we saw exponential growth of raw material cost and delivery deadlines. So, what is the status of the market as we start 2023? What can we expect for this year? Once again, our experts reveal the TIP European Lead-Times Index (ELT) to prepare you for the future. What is the ELT Index? The European Lead-Times Index provides a holistic analysis of the market forecast.
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Leasing trucks & trailers; an agile response to acquiring new assets
It can be argued that it is more important than ever for transport operators and logistics service providers to have as much flexibility as possible when it comes to the assets that make up their fleet and for them to focus on the core operations of their business.
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Winter checklist: Top 5 tips for trailer maintenance
Make your fleet ready for winter season! Follow our top 5 tips for trailer maintenance to ensure you have a safe ride.
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Sustainable journey: the urgency of zero-emission temperature controlled trailers
Keeping products at the right temperature is increasingly important.
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Maximise the operational efficiency of your trucks & trailers
Freight transportation demand is expected to rise during the upcoming years, with road transport dominating the overall transportation activity.
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Latest News
TIP MECHANIC ACADEMY OPENS
TIP has opened the doors at its brand-new mechanic academy this week, commencing trailer technician training to 12 new, and relatively inexperienced, but lucky applicants.
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Grayrentals ‘rebrands’ as TIP
TIP’s Grayrentals business ‘re-brands’ and is referred to as just TIP.
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Fat Bottomed Boys & Girls charity bike ride raises over £90,000
TIP’s charity fundraising effort for this year is now finished, with this year’s cycle ride raising £93,111 for the Douglas Macmillan Hospice in Staffordshire. In June, a team of nearly 50 TIP customers, staff and partners from across the UK and Irish transport industry embarked on the ‘Game of Thrones’ challenge to cycle 300 kilometres from Split to Dubrovnik, Croatia in 3 days. The ‘Fat Bottomed Boys & Girls’ team tackled busy city centres, blistering heat and around 10,000 feet of hill climb along the Dalmatian Coast in order to complete the challenge.
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