Delivery work

Lymm Truckwash, the largest truck washing firm in Europe, has recently made a £2.3m investment into a new Cheshire site in the UK. Whilst many may see washing trucks as something of a ‘dirty’ industry, Lymm’s Managing Director Laura Cardwell is keen

If your delivery work requires you to operate heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), it’s important that they are in tip-top shape each and every time you drive them. This means that you should complete a pre-drive check before you begin your journey – and yes

So, you’ve decided to make a career out of doing delivery work? Congratulations, you’ve chosen a fast-paced, fulfilling way to earn good money in return for honest hard work. One of the most exciting ways to create a successful, independent life in t

How many drivers in the delivery work industry are aware that when they are driving faster they create more pollution in the form of nitrogen dioxide? It’s because of this that speed restrictions have been put into place on motorways that pass close

If you’re a fleet manager in charge of a courier company, irrespective of the size you probably already know that the job comes with a great deal of responsibility. You’re effectively in charge of what can often be a large number of employees and veh

As anyone involved in delivery work will know, the biggest issues to deal with when you are spending hours out on the road day after day are boredom and loneliness. Music is definitely one of the best remedies for either one of these problems, and ca

It’s almost impossible to ignore the ever louder calls to do something about climate change. While those doing delivery work have always faced concerns about pollution, the scale of the problem and the urgency of acting now have only recently come to

As anyone involved in delivery work knows, blind spots can pose serious dangers to drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. Even a near-miss or a collision in which no-one is hurt can be damaging, leading to high costs in repairs and insurance, delayed del

Anyone who does delivery work in Europe knows how much of a pain it can be when countries aren’t aligned in their regulations and legislation. Toll payments can be especially troublesome, as drivers have to navigate a variety of different requirement

Anyone who does delivery work knows how important it is to be able to refuel quickly and easily. Access to infrastructure and quick-use products can make the difference between completing a job comfortably on time and under budget, and racking up cos

The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, or FORS for short, is viewed by many as the most convenient way of ensuring that your delivery work is always in line with the necessary regulations and meeting best practice standards. If you’re a fleet manager

When you’re making a living doing delivery work, it’s important to have the right equipment – and no piece of equipment is more important than your vehicle. On top of this, for most couriers their van is by far their biggest single expense.

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Anyone who’s ever done delivery work knows how high the pressure can be in the transport sector. Alongside concerns at profit, safety and performance, there are ever more urgent environmental issues and political considerations. It can be a delicate

Nothing works up an appetite like delivery work – after all, being a haulier is a hard (and hungry!) job. However, when you’re on the road for hours, and sometimes even days at a time, it can be hard to find the time and opportunity to eat healthily,

Long days can turn into even longer nights for HGV drivers, and it can be tricky to keep track of the how much you’ve worked and the amount of rest you’ve taken between each shift while you’re out there doing delivery work.

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As any driver knows, it can be all too difficult to find safe and legal parking. While this may be a pain for any road users, it’s all the more serious for those doing delivery work. Being unable to park can make it difficult to fulfil jobs in this

There’s a lot to think about when doing delivery work. In addition to the usual concerns about timings, reliability and costs, haulage companies and drivers also need to consider the environmental impact of their work. Too often, environmental issu

Two decades ago, Carrier Transicold launched E-Drive. Little did they know that this all-electric technology would prove to be industry-changing to the transport refrigeration sector of the logistics world. Now, as they celebrate their platinum anniv

Anyone who has been stuck in traffic behind a lorry will know that the time spent staring at its rear doors can feel immeasurable. Now, young entrepreneur Ed Hollands has turned that time into a golden opportunity for UK advertisers.

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