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Highways-ready TM tippers for safe, continuous roadside operations

Traffic Management and Highways teams need vehicles that are highly visible, reliable, compliant and easy to operate under pressure. Whether supporting planned works, incident response, winter maintenance or routine network inspections, CPD tippers are engineered for safety-first environments, with the durability and uptime required for demanding, high-frequency use. 

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Built for operators who work on live roads, verges and traffic-sensitive sites 

CPD has been supporting those who work in the highways industries since 2009. We work with:  

Traffic Management contractors

Highways maintenance teams

Civil engineering / roadworks crews

Line marking and signage teams

Incident response units

Local authority highways departments

Utilities teams working roadside

Street works and permitting environments

We know your crews need:

  • Chapter 8/FORS guidelines adherence and industry regs compliance as standard 
  • Maximum visibility, day and night 
  • Durable equipment for constant loading/unloading 
  • Safe access and egress on live roads 
  • Fast repairability and low downtime 
  • Consistent, repeatable fleet specifications 
  • A mix of payload, resilience and operational uptime 
  • EV builds where possible to future-proof your business 
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Which tipper fits your workday?

Steel Tipper: the default for roadside durability and uptime

The safest all-round choice for most highways and TM fleets needing reliability above all else. This tipper body build is ideal for roadworks teams, utilities works, signage crews, incident response, and general TM operations. 

Key attributes: 

  • High-strength steel construction for repeated heavy-duty use 
  • Reinforced floors and dropsides for abrasive loads (barriers, sandbags, spoil, cones, signs) 
  • Resistant to knocks, impacts and aggressive roadside conditions 
  • Compatible with all visibility enhancements and Chapter 8 packs 

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Praevia Tipper: durability with reduced weight for mixed-duty fleets

When your organisation needs lighter assets with strong lifecycle value, the Praevia is ideal for TM and Highways operators who need both payload efficiency and long-term asset life. 

Key attributes: 

  • Alloy body + steel structural elements for hybrid resilience 
  • Higher payload than steel, without the flex of standard alloy 
  • Powder-coated finish for corrosion protection (salted roads, winter maintenance) 
  • Excellent for multi-purpose vehicles used across departments 

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Alloy Tipper: payload-first for lighter roadside duties

Ideal for carrying cones, signs, bagged materials, equipment transport and light wastes. 

Key attributes: 

  • Maximises payload for multi-run operations 
  • Great for TM support crews with lighter loads 
  • Efficient for rapid deployment teams 

We don’t recommended for hardcore spoil or heavy civil works unless reinforced. It’s the better choice for lighter-duty highways support tasks. 

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Tool Pod Options (for Steel, Alloy, Praevia, Arb)

Perfect for outdoor crews who need a secure mobile workshop. Perfect for you when you wish to preserve the asset value of your chassis. Protect your tools and your cab space and keep your resale value on your chassis high. 

Choose the tipper that suits your work

A well-selected tipper lasts longer, runs more efficiently and performs reliably across every job.

Download the 2026 Tipper Buying Blueprint to follow a clear, practical framework that helps you stay compliant, avoid costly mistakes and choose a tipper built around the work you do.

Your 2026 Tipper Buying Blueprint

Build it your way

Every builder and contractor works differently. Your tipper should be tailored to your needs. 

You can tailor any build to match your daily realities, from safety, access, storage and load control to durability. Here’s what we offer: 

Steel
Feature / Option    
Sizes L2  
  L3  
Standard Sides Standard dropsides ✔
  Full mesh kit ✔
  Steel Greedy Sides  
  Alloy Plank Greedy Sides  
Cages Fully Galvanised  
  Partially Galvanised  
  Cab High Galvanised Cage  
  Cab High Painted Steel Cage  
  Mesh Cage with Roof   
  Steel Cage Internal with Roof  
Gates and Doors Rear Barn Doors above Tailgate - cages only -
  Full Rear Barn Doors - cages only  
  Sliding Doors - cages only  
  Additional Sliding Doors - cages only  
  High-volume chip tailgate -
Flooring Steel plank floors  
  Alloy Plank Flooring  
Lighting LED work lights ✔
  High Level Breaklight (cage dependent)  
  Rectangular Marker Lights  
  Compact Low Profile Circular LED Warning Beacon   
  Scene Lighting  
Chapter 8 Chevron Board - Highway Maintenance  
  Chevron Board - Plain  
  Chevron Sticker for Tail-lift - Engineering  
  Chevron Sticker for Tail-Lift - Highway Maintenance  
  Chevron Sticker for Tail-Lift - Plain  
  CPD Conspicuity Tape (ECE 104 approved)  
  Red Door Lozenges  
Steel + Tool Pod
Feature / Option    
Sizes L2  
  L3  
Standard Sides Standard dropsides ✔
  Full mesh kit ✔
  Steel Greedy Sides  
  Alloy Plank Greedy Sides  
Cages Fully Galvanised  
  Partially Galvanised  
  Cab High Galvanised Cage  
  Cab High Painted Steel Cage  
  Mesh Cage with Roof   
  Steel Cage Internal with Roof  
Gates and Doors Rear Barn Doors above Tailgate - cages only -
  Full Rear Barn Doors - cages only  
  Sliding Doors - cages only  
  Additional Sliding Doors - cages only  
  High-volume chip tailgate -
Flooring Steel plank floors  
  Alloy Plank Flooring  
Lighting LED work lights ✔
  High Level Breaklight (cage dependent)  
  Rectangular Marker Lights  
  Compact Low Profile Circular LED Warning Beacon   
  Scene Lighting  
Chapter 8 Chevron Board - Highway Maintenance  
  Chevron Board - Plain  
  Chevron Sticker for Tail-lift - Engineering  
  Chevron Sticker for Tail-Lift - Highway Maintenance  
  Chevron Sticker for Tail-Lift - Plain  
  CPD Conspicuity Tape (ECE 104 approved)  
  Red Door Lozenges  
Alloy
Feature / Option    
Sizes L2  
  L3  
Standard Sides Standard dropsides ✔
  Full mesh kit ✔
  Steel Greedy Sides  
  Alloy Plank Greedy Sides  
Cages Fully Galvanised  
  Partially Galvanised  
  Cab High Galvanised Cage  
  Cab High Painted Steel Cage  
  Mesh Cage with Roof   
  Steel Cage Internal with Roof  
Gates and Doors Rear Barn Doors above Tailgate - cages only -
  Full Rear Barn Doors - cages only  
  Sliding Doors - cages only  
  Additional Sliding Doors - cages only  
  High-volume chip tailgate -
Flooring Steel plank floors  
  Alloy Plank Flooring  
Lighting LED work lights ✔
  High Level Breaklight (cage dependent)  
  Rectangular Marker Lights  
  Compact Low Profile Circular LED Warning Beacon   
  Scene Lighting  
Chapter 8 Chevron Board - Highway Maintenance  
  Chevron Board - Plain  
  Chevron Sticker for Tail-lift - Engineering  
  Chevron Sticker for Tail-Lift - Highway Maintenance  
  Chevron Sticker for Tail-Lift - Plain  
  CPD Conspicuity Tape (ECE 104 approved)  
  Red Door Lozenges  
Alloy + Tool Pod
Feature / Option    
Sizes L2  
  L3  
Standard Sides Standard dropsides ✔
  Full mesh kit ✔
  Steel Greedy Sides  
  Alloy Plank Greedy Sides  
Cages Fully Galvanised  
  Partially Galvanised  
  Cab High Galvanised Cage  
  Cab High Painted Steel Cage  
  Mesh Cage with Roof   
  Steel Cage Internal with Roof  
Gates and Doors Rear Barn Doors above Tailgate - cages only -
  Full Rear Barn Doors - cages only  
  Sliding Doors - cages only  
  Additional Sliding Doors - cages only  
  High-volume chip tailgate -
Flooring Steel plank floors  
  Alloy Plank Flooring  
Lighting LED work lights ✔
  High Level Breaklight (cage dependent)  
  Rectangular Marker Lights  
  Compact Low Profile Circular LED Warning Beacon   
  Scene Lighting  
Chapter 8 Chevron Board - Highway Maintenance  
  Chevron Board - Plain  
  Chevron Sticker for Tail-lift - Engineering  
  Chevron Sticker for Tail-Lift - Highway Maintenance  
  Chevron Sticker for Tail-Lift - Plain  
  CPD Conspicuity Tape (ECE 104 approved)  
  Red Door Lozenges  
Praevia
Feature / Option    
Sizes L2  
  L3  
Standard Sides Standard dropsides ✔
  Full mesh kit ✔
  Steel Greedy Sides  
  Alloy Plank Greedy Sides  
Cages Fully Galvanised  
  Partially Galvanised  
  Cab High Galvanised Cage  
  Cab High Painted Steel Cage  
  Mesh Cage with Roof   
  Steel Cage Internal with Roof  
Gates and Doors Rear Barn Doors above Tailgate - cages only -
  Full Rear Barn Doors - cages only  
  Sliding Doors - cages only  
  Additional Sliding Doors - cages only  
  High-volume chip tailgate -
Flooring Steel plank floors  
  Alloy Plank Flooring  
Lighting LED work lights ✔
  High Level Breaklight (cage dependent)  
  Rectangular Marker Lights  
  Compact Low Profile Circular LED Warning Beacon   
  Scene Lighting  
Chapter 8 Chevron Board - Highway Maintenance  
  Chevron Board - Plain  
  Chevron Sticker for Tail-lift - Engineering  
  Chevron Sticker for Tail-Lift - Highway Maintenance  
  Chevron Sticker for Tail-Lift - Plain  
  CPD Conspicuity Tape (ECE 104 approved)  
  Red Door Lozenges  
Arb
Feature / Option    
Sizes L2  
  L3  
Standard Sides Standard dropsides -
  Full mesh kit ✔
  Steel Greedy Sides  
  Alloy Plank Greedy Sides  
Cages Fully Galvanised  
  Partially Galvanised  
  Cab High Galvanised Cage  
  Cab High Painted Steel Cage  
  Mesh Cage with Roof   
  Steel Cage Internal with Roof  
Gates and Doors Rear Barn Doors above Tailgate - cages only ✔
  Full Rear Barn Doors - cages only  
  Sliding Doors - cages only  
  Additional Sliding Doors - cages only  
  High-volume chip tailgate ✔
Flooring Steel plank floors  
  Alloy Plank Flooring  
Lighting LED work lights ✔
  High Level Breaklight (cage dependent)  
  Rectangular Marker Lights  
  Compact Low Profile Circular LED Warning Beacon   
  Scene Lighting  
Chapter 8 Chevron Board - Highway Maintenance  
  Chevron Board - Plain  
  Chevron Sticker for Tail-lift - Engineering  
  Chevron Sticker for Tail-Lift - Highway Maintenance  
  Chevron Sticker for Tail-Lift - Plain  
  CPD Conspicuity Tape (ECE 104 approved)  
  Red Door Lozenges  
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Chassis Options - Your preferred brand, ready to go in 2 – 6 weeks

Choose the chassis that suits you. We build across the brands trusted for outdoor and rural work: 
  • Ford Transit 
  • Iveco Daily 
  • Mercedes Sprinter 
  • Renault Master 
  • Maxus Deliver 9 
  • Stellantis Brands, including Peugeot and  

Recommended: 

  • Steel/Praevia on Transit/Daily → durability 
  • Praevia/Alloy on Master → payload 
  • Tool Pods for mixed-maintenance crews 

EV, diesel and some petrol models available depending on route type and corporate sustainability goals. 

  • We offer priority build slots. Conversions can take from 2 to 6 weeks depending upon build type complexity and chassis availability
  • Clear communication through our bespoke customer portal
  • UK engineering for all tipper bodies
  • Quality checked before handover
  • No surprise delays and a second-to-none aftersales service offering complete vehicle lifecycle support

See the Results for Yourself

Sustainable Fleet Support for Northumbrian Water

The reconditioned vans were returned with minimal downtime, ready for safe and efficient deployment across the utility network. This approach extended the useful life of the fleet, avoided unnecessary replacement costs, and ensured compliance with operational standards. 

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