Longer semi-trailers

Finally, the announcement that longer lorries up to 18.55m - over two metres above the standard size - will be allowed on Britain’s roads, starting 31/05. This comes after an 11-year trial consisting of almost 3,000 longer semi-trailers and 300 operators.

According to ministers, the lengthier lorries will be able to handle pallets, waste packing, fast-moving consumer items, and retail products.

The 11-year trial has demonstrated that deploying LSTs will result in 8% fewer trips for the same volume of goods. As a result, one standard-size trailer will be taken off the road every 12 journeys.

These trials will boost productivity, cut down on HGV trips by packing the same amount of freight into fewer lorries, and cut down on mileage, traffic, and carbon emissions.

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Marshall Mercedes-Benz Truck & Van Andover

Unit 76 Scott Close, Walworth Industrial Estate, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 5NU

01264 252064 ​

Marshall Mercedes-Benz Van Croydon

Unit 5 Beddington Cross, 136-138 Beddington Farm Road, Croydon, London, CR0 4XH​

0203 131 4625 ​

Marshall Mercedes-Benz Truck & Van Fareham

Standard Way, Fareham Industrial Park, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 8XL

01329 655075

Marshall Mercedes-Benz Truck & Van Southampton

Oyster House, Andes Road, Nursling Industrial Estate, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 0YZ

023 8008 5118 ​