Trucks and heavy loads
A great range of trucking books and DVDs covering trucking in the UK, Middle East and North America from the heat of Doha to the cold of Canada's ice roads.
The heart of our trucking books section are the beautifully made series of books by Patrick W Dyer, which cover many of the most popular makes and models of trucks
A growing number of our trucking DVDs cover the heavy haulage of abnormal loads in various counties around the world. Heavy lifting of items such as jumbo jets and pipeline sections is hazardous and risky and these films show the steps needed to transport heavy loads safely.
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Ford Transcontinental at Work - Patrick W Dyer
The Transcontinental was an audacious attempt by Ford to challenge the best heavy truck producers in Europe. Learn More£19.95 -
Foden Export Vehicles (Hardback) - Wobbe Reitsma
This comprehensive book detailing the lorries that Foden exported around the world, follows on from the publication of the author's first book about the Fodens produced and used within the UK (Foden Special Vehicles). It includes 364 fascinating photographs, many of which have never been previously published
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Fifty Shades of Tarmac: Adventures with a Mack R600 in 1970s Europe - Andy MacLean
It was 1972. It was Summer – and the living was easy! Arthur Jackson has a good job, no ties and no responsibilities, but it is not enough – he wants adventure and he wants to see the world!
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Farming Stories from the Scottish Borders
This book is about the generations of people who have made the farms we know today. Engaging, enjoyable and informative, the author uses various family experiences to take the reader through three centuries of change in the countryside, including two farming revolutions. Learn More£9.95 -
ERF B, C, CP and E-series at Work - Patrick Dyer
Patrick Dyer’s eighth book in the ‘at work’ series takes the reader on a journey with ERF, England’s last independent truck manufacturer, between the years 1975 and 1993.
Learn More£19.95Out of stock. Coming Soon.
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Destination Doha (DVD) - Tony Salmon
Two "World About Us" programmes broadcast in 1977 in which we meet truckers driving over 5,000 miles and 11 countries between Britain and the Arabian Gulf.
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DAF at Work: 2800, 3300 and 3600 - Patrick W Dyer
Truck enthusiasts who have read Patrick Dyer's book Scania at Work: LB 110, 111, 140 & 141 will know what to expect - a wealth of photographs, some from the manufacturer, some from enthusiastic amateurs, supported by interesting and informative captions as well as longer introductions which set the scene for each model. Learn More£19.95Out of stock. Coming Soon.
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Cola Cowboys - Franklyn Wood
This vivid account tells the story of the truckers who were driving from the UK to the Middle East in the early 1980s. The journey was rough, tough, exhausting, dirty, uncomfortable and dangerous. Journalist Franklyn Wood reports that 'in the course of the one trip we are following, seven Britons died in accidents.' Learn More£9.95Out of stock. Coming Soon.
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Brain Haulage Ltd: A Company History 1950-1992
Brain Haulage Ltd tells the history of Brain and the container revolution as well as the story of Charles Brain. The rest of the story is from Peter’s own diary and the many ex-drivers and Brains staff he worked with over the years.
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Bonnie Scottish Trucks: A Celebration of Scottish Style - Bill Reid
Bonnie Scottish Trucks brings together 231 high quality photos of trucks operated by past and present Scottish companies, small firms and owner drivers who have used their vehicles as a means of attracting the eye of potential customers and as a matter of pride in the presentation of their business.
Learn More£19.95