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Our wrecker had the trade plates screwed in place. All other (test) trucks had to be fitted with trade plates. Getting hold of a set was 'a job' as these were held by the drivers' foreman (and if he was out of his office you had to wait until he returned). Of course, if the outing was planned then getting hold of a set of plates in advance was the way to go.
A couple of very senior engineers kept trade plates in their office (the Bus chief engineer was one).
Another way was to grab a vehicle whilst the driver was having his lunch - but most would take their break out on the road (not all, particularly those who hoped for a better vehicle that may have come up needing miles to be added).
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