Find the inspirational and awesome content Juggling a career as a lorry driver and maintaining a successful family life can seem a bit tricky at times, particularly when you’re assigned long-haul delivery work. That’s why I’m here to give you a few pointers on how to create a balance be
Read ArticleOctober is a month for indulging in the things you loved as a child. Pretending to be someone you are not and dressing up in costume, stepping on crisp leaves just to hear the satisfying crunch, indulging in sweets and using Halloween as an excuse…
Read ArticleWith Brexit making daily headlines, the Irish border problem is recognised as one of particular importance and complexity. With the UK’s exit from the single market and the customs union on the horizon, the impact of a possible return to a ‘hard
Read ArticleDue to their presence on the roads, hardworking lorry drivers who travel the length and breadth of the country doing delivery work are often, and quite unfairly, at the receiving end of complaints from other motorists. But there are most definitely t
Read ArticleWe are so used to buying and selling online these days that we can become quite blasé about the potential dangers. But when what you are buying and selling is something as valuable and as necessary to your business as a truck for your delivery work,
Read ArticleEfficiency is paramount for a courier company, and in order to maximise potential profits, successful first-time deliveries need to be happening regularly. Read on to find out how you can achieve this and ultimately make your company smarter and stro
Read ArticleIt’s no secret that delivery work has changed a lot in recent years, and will probably keep changing and evolving. In general, people have become much more concerned with the environment, increasing the demand for green alternatives. At the same ti
Read ArticleThese days, too many people are stuck in dead-end jobs that will inevitably take them nowhere and always leave them wanting more. With delivery work, it’s a whole different story. Driving through the landscape with just yourself for company may sou
Read ArticlePeople in the haulage industry are well aware of the physical demands those who drive HGVs for a living undergo. They endure long hours spent sitting behind the wheel, few chances to pull over and stretch their legs and strained eyes from focusing in
Read ArticleIn what has been described as a groundbreaking accomplishment, the Chinese firm Suning Logistics recently completed driving tests for a cutting-edge, autonomous truck known as the Strolling Dragon. The Strolling Dragon represents a huge achievement f
Read ArticleThe Driver and Vehicles Standards Agency(DVSA) testing service has a big impact on anyone doing delivery work. But last month a spokesperson for the Freight Transport Association claimed that it is no longer fulfilling its purpose.
In light of the F
Read ArticleAlongside such developments as Artificial Intelligence, telematics are seen as a new wave of smart technologies that are revolutionising how transport companies operate. Telematics have changed the central concern of the haulage industry: whereas the
Read ArticleMaking sure that freight remains undamaged and in pristine, original condition is the most essential operating target of palletised delivery work. If cargo is lost or damaged, it can lead to large future costs due to missed deadlines and sometimes ev
Read ArticleYou probably remember the buzz around Tesla last autumn, which is when the company announced its prototype electric heavy goods vehicle that would make delivery work more environmentally friendly.
With production beginning in 2019 and many UK haulag
Read ArticleTime for a serious talk about vehicle theft. As you’re probably aware, haulage companies and freight forwarders are a prime target for this kind of robbery, particularly during delivery work when trucks are filled with valuable cargo and equipment
Read ArticleRecently, GPSs have become invaluable tools for haulage companies. They take your HGV’s specifications into consideration and provide real-time traffic details to help make delivery work an easier and more cost-effective process.
What is a Satelli
Read ArticleUnfortunately, collisions are part and parcel of delivery work. As all fleet managers know, accidents do happen. The most important thing is being prepared for them when they do. Though lots of haulage companies prefer to engage a specialist accident
Read ArticleOur roads are full of HGVs carrying out the delivery work that means businesses, organisations, shops and schools can continue to function. Delivery work is an essential part of the country’s system. However, all those vehicles use a lot of fuel. D
Read ArticleThose dedicated to delivery work know the roads of this country like the back of their hands, yet are often complained about by other road users. However, this is not always fair. To redress the imbalance, let’s discuss the five most irritating hab
Read ArticleNew Year’s resolutions are always a hot topic of conversation when January rolls around. Give up smoking, lay off the lagers, run the London Marathon, call your mother more often – no matter what your vices or personal aspirations, there’s nothing
Read ArticleAs we enter 2018, fleet managers are addressing the issue of driver shortages that has been a hot topic in the industry for several years. Delivery work remains a challenging job that many underestimate. With this lack of understanding has come a div
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