TIP news

Following the latest updates to the DVSA's 'Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness', transport operators face significant changes when it comes to assessing the braking performance of the semi-trailers in their fleet.

Delighted to report that the entire TIP Mechanic Academy (TMA) class of 24-25 has graduated from their 9-month training programme to qualify as professional trailer mechanics.

Our beloved ‘Fat Bottomed Boys & Girls’ return in a few weeks for an 11th outing to raise £70,000 for charity.

TIP has been busy equipping around 20,000 trailers with its electronic braking performance monitoring system (EBPMS), BrakePlus, over the last couple of years to ensure its fleet is ready for changes to the guidelines around braking system assessment, effective this April.

Following the latest updates to the DVSA's 'Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness', transport operators face significant changes when it comes to assessing the braking performance of the semi-trailers in their fleet.

Following the latest updates to the DVSA's 'Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness', transport operators face significant changes when it comes to assessing the braking performance of the semi-trailers in their fleet.

The TIP Mechanic Academy has been approved for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accreditation by the Society of Operations Engineers (SOE).

In 2025, TIP Group and DSV will refurbish 500 Schmitz Huckepack trailers, extending their lifespan and ensuring they continue operating on DSV's European routes.

Just before Christmas, all 13 of our student trailer mechanics from all around the UK passed their "mid-course" exams, which is amazing news from the TIP Mechanic Academy.

As companies face rising operational costs and increasing pressure to meet sustainability targets, trailer refurbishment has become an attractive solution for fleet operators.

Over 170 bags of non-perishable food and other supplies were gathered by TIP staff members for distribution to food banks in the UK and Ireland as part of this year's TIP Global Food Drive.

We are delighted to have been awarded the contract to replace the existing trailer fleet of leading underlay and flooring accessories supplier, Interfloor, with 56 new SDC curtainsider trailers being supplied on a long-term hire arrangement, including maintenance & repair, tyre management and telematics services.