Wheels and sheds

1) Term used by logisticians (usually derogatively) to describe fundamental aspects of the supply chain, namely lorries and warehouses.

Wheel clamp

1) Device used by authorities (ie police) for immobilizing illegally and obstructively parked vehicles. Driver has to make contact and pay fixed penalty fee plus release charge to recover vehicle. Also used (controversially in many cases) by private contractors.

Well Driven

1) A campaign to monitor safe and considerate lorry driving. Stickers on the backs of some lorries give a telephone number to ring if you wish to praise or berate the driver.

Weight not to be exceeded in GB

1) Weight shown on DTLR plate for vehicle which indicates the maximum weight for vehicle/trailer and its axles permitted on the road in Great Britain - this may be less than manufacturer's design weight but takes priority. See also PMW.

Weigh out

1) Where the weight capacity of a vehicle/container is reached before the volumetric capacity is filled.

Week

1) Under EU drivers' hours law, fixed period from 00.00 hours Monday until 24.00 hours on following Sunday during which the driver may drive for six shifts after which he must have a weekly rest-period.