TIP knowledge articles

An article discussing the impact of the EU’s VECTO truck regulation on fleet operators and our thinking on the new VECTO regulations for trailers.

Leasing your trailers and trucks from TIP Group isn't just a transaction, it's a comprehensive full-service outsourcing concept that offers significant benefits for your business.

What is the current state of the trailer market? TIP’s Lead-Times Index provides key insights for transport professionals looking to prepare for the future. Hot off the press, this article shares the current state of the market through our index that has been updated up to September 2023. Our sourcing team is also sharing its recommendations for how to respond to these changing market circumstances.

Truck drivers are vital to keeping the economy running efficiently, whatever the company or industry they are driving for. Without them, the shipment and delivery of goods would be severely limited. With routine journeys often covering long distances across many borders, modern safe and secure parking is crucial for truck drivers to rest and to be able to recuperate, thus enabling them to perform their jobs effectively and safely.

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'.

Choosing the right vehicle to transport waste is important. This article explores different types of specialised equipment required for certain type of wastes.

Here's our buyer’s guide to help you find the bestpossible second-hand trailers and trucks to add to your fleet

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.

In this article, we will explore these key sustainability developments in the effort to make refrigerated transport more sustainable.

Safe delivery of freight is of utmost importance and often involves significant risks, including accidents, theft and damage to property.

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.

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.