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Road and rail transport remain critical links in the global supply chain, and the equipment used in these modes must meet high standards of safety, durability, and compliance. From trailers and chassis to rail wagons and securing systems, proper selection and maintenance are essential.

TT Club provides guidance on managing road and rail equipment risks, including loading practices, inspection routines, and regulatory requirements.

This section supports operators in maintaining safe and efficient inland transport operations.

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Three firefighters tackle a blaze.The image is taken behind the three firefighters who are spraying the fire with a hose.

13/01/2026

TT Talk - How to avoid truck and trailer fires

Transport and logistics professionals need to continue checking the wheels and brakes of trucks and trailers carefully to avoid devastating vehicle fires. TT Club’s latest claims data reveals that around 60% of such fires start in the wheel and brake area, similar to data reported in 2021. 
TT Talk: The perennial challenge of wreck removal

02/12/2025

TT Talk: The perennial challenge of wreck removal

Wreck removal costs can escalate quickly – and an insurance gap can leave the port footing the bill.
Lorries in a lorry park at dusk lit up by overhead lighting with an inky blue sky

04/09/2025

TT Talk: Britain starts to clamp down on road freight crime

The British government has recognised the urgent need to clamp down on cargo thefts from trucks. A new report to the Department of Transport has confirmed the importance of providing properly safe truck stop for drivers of the nation’s 437,000 heavy goods vehicles, who move 89% of all national freight by road.
Hurricane Season TT Talk

12/05/2025

TT Talk - Storm warning: another active Atlantic hurricane season predicted

Another above-average season for Atlantic hurricanes is expected in 2025, reflecting the increasing volatility of global weather systems due to climate change. The forecast serves as reminder to ports, terminals and warehouses to check the robustness of their storm-preparedness procedures as well as their insurance cover for extreme weather events and other weather-related natural disasters. 
TT Talk - Avoiding unexpected outcomes when refurbishing buildings and infrastructure

04/02/2025

TT Talk - Avoiding unexpected outcomes when refurbishing buildings and infrastructure

Learn how to avoid unexpected outcomes during refurbishment of buildings and infrastructure
TT Talk - Be alert to 'carrier fraud'

12/12/2024

TT Club applauds UK Parliamentary calls for more resource to tackle freight crime

Find out about the latest developments in the fight against freight crime in the UK
TT Talk - Asset management: crane wire ropes

03/12/2024

TT Talk - Asset management: crane wire ropes

Crane wire rope failure is a key concern for those operating and maintaining the lifting of equipment within the industry.

TT Brief: Road safety

Are you doing enough to prevent road traffic accidents as a truck operator?

Road traffic accidents cause almost 1.35 million people to lose their lives, and costs most countries around 3% of their gross domestic product according to the World Health Organization.

But the vast majority of these accidents are avoidable; lessons can, and should be learnt.

This TT brief is available to download in a range of languages. 

Download here