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Chapter 8 · highway-ready · tail lift

Traffic
Management Vehicle Hire.

Chapter 8 compliant dropside tail lift vehicles for highway maintenance, road works, and traffic management contractors. Beacons, chevrons, signage racks and the lift you need on-site.

From £54/day
Mileage allowance · Free roadside cover
Chapter 8 Dropside van load bed
3
Seats
Diesel
Fuel
Manual
Gearbox
01 — The Details

Highway-spec
and ready for the carriageway

Dropside body fully fitted out to Chapter 8 standards: high-vis chevron livery front and rear, amber roof beacons, signage racks, and a 500 kg tail lift. Built for civils crews, traffic management companies, and highway maintenance contractors.

Payload Capacity
Up to 1,000 kg
Bed Length
3.50 m
Side Height
0.40 m
Bed Width
2.05 m
Chapter 8 Spec
Chevrons · beacons · racks
Example Models
Mercedes Sprinter LWB Dropside
w/ tail lift, full Ch.8 livery
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Built for the
contractor on-site

If you're working on or near the carriageway, the vehicle has to look the part — high-vis, beacons, and the right kit. Ours are ready to roll.

Highway maintenance

Local authority & framework contractors.

Traffic management

TM companies covering road works & closures.

Civil engineering

Groundworks & civils crews on highways jobs.

Utilities crews

Power, water & telecoms working on/near roads.

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Straightforward
Pricing

The price you see is the price you pay. Every hire includes a generous mileage allowance and free roadside cover.

Prices shown:
Prices exclude VAT. Toggle to see inc VAT.
Daily
£54 /day

Single-day TM cover

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Monthly (Flexi)
£708 /28 days

Long-running highway projects

  • Easy vehicle swap
  • No credit checks
  • No commitment after 28 days
  • Maintenance included
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Prices shown are indicative. Call 01664 563 275 for an exact quote based on your dates.

What's included

Every hire comes with
the works

Generous Mileage Allowance

250 miles a day for the first 2 days, then 100 miles a day after that. 2,000 miles included on flexi hire. See the rental terms.

Free Roadside Cover

Breakdown assistance included on every hire, no extra charge.

Fully Insured

Comprehensive insurance built into every rate. Drive with confidence.

Well-Maintained Fleet

Every van serviced, valeted, and checked before each hire.

Same-Day Hire

Need a van today? Call us — we'll get you on the road fast.

No Hidden Fees

The price we quote is the price you pay. No surprises at drop-off.

Don't need full TM spec?
See our standard Dropside Tail Lift hire

Same dropside body and tail lift, without the Chapter 8 livery — for trade and construction work that doesn't need on-carriageway visibility kit.

Ready to hire?

Book a TM
vehicle today

Tell us your start date and project length and we'll come back within the hour during working hours. Trade accounts welcome — call 01664 563 275 to set one up.

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Included as standard

Mileage Allowance

Generous miles included as standard. Pay only for what you use beyond that.

Hire length Miles included
1 day250
2 days500
3 days600
4 days700
5 days800
6 days900
7 days1,000
28 days (flexi)2,000
First 2 days 250 miles / day
Day 3 onwards 100 miles / day
Flexi (28 days) 2,000 miles

Additional miles charged at 20p + VAT per mile.

Deposit & Excess
Deposit (refundable hold) £250
Insurance excess £2,000

Reducible to £250 with Excess Protection — see optional extras below.

Full deposit terms

Read the full mileage policy →

Add-ons at booking

Optional Extras

Recommended

Excess Protection

£13 / day

Reduces your insurance excess from £1,500 or £2,000 down to just £250 + VAT. Recommended for peace of mind on longer hires or in unfamiliar vehicles.

Additional Drivers

£6 / day each

Add extra drivers to your rental.

  • •Must attend in person at the time of hire (or visit prior to collection).
  • •Must produce a valid Driving Licence.
  • •Must provide a printed DVLA Driving Summary or NI number.

Add extras at the time of booking — just ask, or note them in the enquiry form.

FAQ

Traffic Management
Hire Questions

What does Chapter 8 mean?

Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual sets out the conspicuity standards for vehicles working on or near the carriageway in the UK. Our TM vehicles meet that spec — full red/yellow chevron livery to the rear, white/yellow chevrons to the front, fitted amber beacons, and the visibility kit needed for highway, motorway and active road maintenance.

Do I need a special licence?

No — TM vehicles stay under 3.5 tonnes GVW, so a standard UK Category B licence covers them. Drivers must be aged 23+ with at least two years' licence held. NRSWA / Lantra tickets are the responsibility of the operator, not us — we're providing the vehicle, not the operatives.

What documents do I need to hire?

Bring your full UK driving licence (card), a second form of ID (passport or recent bank statement), and two recent proofs of address (utility bill, bank statement — dated within 90 days). We'll also run a quick DVLA licence check on arrival.

Can I hire same-day?

Yes — we can usually get you away in around 15 minutes. Pick up the phone — 01664 563 275 — arrive with your documents, and we will have you on the road. Subject to availability.

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