Haulage work – Zuarticles https://zuarticles.com Find the inspirational and awesome content Thu, 07 Nov 2019 21:09:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.10 https://zuarticles.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-zua_icon-32x32.png Haulage work – Zuarticles https://zuarticles.com 32 32 The Industry Prepares for Driver and Mechanic Shortages https://zuarticles.com/the-industry-prepares-for-driver-and-mechanic-shortages/ Wed, 21 Aug 2019 04:00:00 +0000 https://zuarticles.com/2019/08/21/the-industry-prepares-for-driver-and-mechanic-shortages/ A driver shortage in the haulage work industry is a concern that has been looming for a number of years. The FTA recently released its 2019 Logistics Report and has made a prediction that as well as drivers, mechanics, technicians and fitters will al

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]]> Transport Committee Requests Long-Term Funding to Rid Roads of Potholes https://zuarticles.com/transport-committee-requests-long-term-funding-to-rid-roads-of-potholes/ Mon, 12 Aug 2019 04:00:00 +0000 https://zuarticles.com/2019/08/12/transport-committee-requests-long-term-funding-to-rid-roads-of-potholes/ The Transport Committee has launched a bid to secure a five-year funding plan commitment from the Department of Transport (DfT) to rid the UK of the potholes that have become a peril to drivers performing haulage work up and down the country.

Of co

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]]> The Importance of Standardised LGV Instructor Training https://zuarticles.com/the-importance-of-standardised-lgv-instructor-training/ Mon, 12 Aug 2019 04:00:00 +0000 https://zuarticles.com/2019/08/12/the-importance-of-standardised-lgv-instructor-training/ If you’ve got a job in haulage work, presumably you know a thing or two about driving large goods vehicles (LGVs). The question is: do you know the credentials of the person that taught you how to drive them? While many organisations offer LGV instru

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]]> Lorry Listening: Audiobooks that Hauliers will Love https://zuarticles.com/lorry-listening-audiobooks-that-hauliers-will-love/ Mon, 29 Jul 2019 04:00:00 +0000 https://zuarticles.com/2019/07/29/lorry-listening-audiobooks-that-hauliers-will-love/ Long, irregular hours at the wheel are often a big part of doing haulage work. The career can be incredibly rewarding in a lot of ways, offering a chance to work with a range of clients around the country and internationally, in a sector crucial to t

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]]> All About the 2019 Motor Transport Awards: Part Two https://zuarticles.com/all-about-the-2019-motor-transport-awards-part-two/ Fri, 26 Jul 2019 04:00:00 +0000 https://zuarticles.com/2019/07/26/all-about-the-2019-motor-transport-awards-part-two/ Those in the business of haulage work likely already know about the Motor Transport Awards – after all, they’re just about the biggest awards ceremony in the logistics industry. However, if you’re unfamiliar with them, we’ll give you a bit of backgro

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]]> The Impact of ULEZ: How Are London’s Hauliers Travelling? https://zuarticles.com/the-impact-of-ulez-how-are-london-s-hauliers-travelling/ Thu, 25 Jul 2019 04:00:00 +0000 https://zuarticles.com/2019/07/25/the-impact-of-ulez-how-are-london-s-hauliers-travelling/ One of the biggest potential changes for UK haulage work is the introduction of ultra-low emissions zones (ULEZs). Though there is only one currently in operation, covering the same area as the London Congestion Charge (LCC), expansions are planned,

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]]> Calls to Incentivise the Fuel Rebate Scheme https://zuarticles.com/calls-to-incentivise-the-fuel-rebate-scheme/ Tue, 23 Jul 2019 04:00:00 +0000 https://zuarticles.com/2019/07/23/calls-to-incentivise-the-fuel-rebate-scheme/ Haulage work is always changing, with new technologies, competition and government regulations all driving innovation. Recently, special pressure has come from increased concerns over climate crisis. While these challenges must be met, solutions cann

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]]> The Biggest Loads Transported by HGV Drivers https://zuarticles.com/the-biggest-loads-transported-by-hgv-drivers/ Tue, 23 Jul 2019 04:00:00 +0000 https://zuarticles.com/2019/07/23/the-biggest-loads-transported-by-hgv-drivers/ We might not like saying it, but – in haulage work at least – bigger is often better. Whether you’re an old hand or a newcomer to the industry, there’s something undeniably impressive about moving truly huge loads. In this article, we’ll look at one

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]]> Look Smart, Be Smart: Hi Vis for Haulage Work https://zuarticles.com/look-smart-be-smart-hi-vis-for-haulage-work/ Wed, 03 Jul 2019 04:00:00 +0000 https://zuarticles.com/2019/07/03/look-smart-be-smart-hi-vis-for-haulage-work/ There are plenty of things you need to keep in mind when you take on a career doing haulage work. Delivery times and expectations, timing breaks and rerouting if needs be – all on top of the basic need to keep an eye on the road and operate your vehi

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]]> A Cashless Craze: The Future of Payments on the Road https://zuarticles.com/a-cashless-craze-the-future-of-payments-on-the-road/ Tue, 18 Jun 2019 04:00:00 +0000 https://zuarticles.com/2019/06/18/a-cashless-craze-the-future-of-payments-on-the-road/ It won’t have escaped your notice that our world is moving very quickly towards being one that no longer deals in cash, and those of us in haulage work will soon have no option but to keep up with the times and go cashless. After all, using digital t

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]]> Haulage Work Health Risks Part 1: The Problems https://zuarticles.com/haulage-work-health-risks-part-1-the-problems/ Tue, 18 Jun 2019 04:00:00 +0000 https://zuarticles.com/2019/06/18/haulage-work-health-risks-part-1-the-problems/ If your chosen vocation involves haulage work, you probably already know all the pros: you get to regularly interact with lots of different people, you’re always travelling (sometimes even internationally!) and there’s none of the desk-job monotony y

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]]> Haulage Work Health Risks Part 2: The Solutions https://zuarticles.com/haulage-work-health-risks-part-2-the-solutions/ Tue, 18 Jun 2019 04:00:00 +0000 https://zuarticles.com/2019/06/18/haulage-work-health-risks-part-2-the-solutions/ From pollutants such as carbon monoxide and carcinogenic diesel, to injuries related to poor posture and dehydration, there are certainly many health risks associated with haulage work – some of which were outlined in part one of this series. However

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]]> The Pollutant Problem: Tests Show Truckers are the Worst Affected https://zuarticles.com/the-pollutant-problem-tests-show-truckers-are-the-worst-affected/ Mon, 10 Jun 2019 04:00:00 +0000 https://zuarticles.com/2019/06/10/the-pollutant-problem-tests-show-truckers-are-the-worst-affected/ Those in haulage work are facing a number of issues at the moment. Whether it’s driver shortages, increasing fuel prices or the pressure to ‘go green’, the transport industry is certainly under stress. Currently, one of the main (and most important)

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]]> Understanding Alternative Fuels: A Beginner’s Guide to the Future https://zuarticles.com/understanding-alternative-fuels-a-beginner-s-guide-to-the-future/ Tue, 28 May 2019 04:00:00 +0000 https://zuarticles.com/2019/05/28/understanding-alternative-fuels-a-beginner-s-guide-to-the-future/ If you’re new to haulage work there are many aspects that can be initially confusing, especially if you’re not yet familiar with the industry. One of the most common topics of debates and conversations you will likely encounter is alternative fuels.

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]]> Long Distance Luxury: Deck Out Your HGV for Comfort https://zuarticles.com/long-distance-luxury-deck-out-your-hgv-for-comfort/ Tue, 28 May 2019 04:00:00 +0000 https://zuarticles.com/2019/05/28/long-distance-luxury-deck-out-your-hgv-for-comfort/ Long distance delivery jobs: whether you love them or not, if you’re in the business of haulage work, you’ll most likely have to do them on a regular basis. So, whatever your personal feelings towards them may be (and it’s a pretty safe bet that if y

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]]> LGV Driver Apprenticeship May Soon Cover C & E Licences https://zuarticles.com/lgv-driver-apprenticeship-may-soon-cover-c-e-licences/ Tue, 21 May 2019 04:00:00 +0000 https://zuarticles.com/2019/05/21/lgv-driver-apprenticeship-may-soon-cover-c-e-licences/ In April 2019, a survey carried out by the logistics industry Trailblazer Group revealed that hauliers across the country are looking for industry support for the inclusion of the C and E licence categories in the Large Goods Vehicle Driver apprentic

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]]> Cargo Criminals: Eliminating Theft in North Yorkshire https://zuarticles.com/cargo-criminals-eliminating-theft-in-north-yorkshire/ Fri, 10 May 2019 04:00:00 +0000 https://zuarticles.com/2019/05/10/cargo-criminals-eliminating-theft-in-north-yorkshire/ There are many challenges that go hand in hand with haulage work, but cargo theft is certainly one of the most serious issues faced by hauliers in the UK. However, while the problem has been increasing over the past few years, measures are being put

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]]> New Rules for Trailer Registration for UK Hauliers Heading to Europe https://zuarticles.com/new-rules-for-trailer-registration-for-uk-hauliers-heading-to-europe/ Tue, 09 Apr 2019 04:00:00 +0000 https://zuarticles.com/2019/04/09/new-rules-for-trailer-registration-for-uk-hauliers-heading-to-europe/ For any HGV drivers that travel to Europe to do haulage work, the fact that a new ruling on the registration of trailers has recently come into effect is extremely important. At the end of March 2019, the UK ratified the UN 1968 Vienna Convention on

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]]> Safety First: Loading and Unloading Your Vehicle https://zuarticles.com/safety-first-loading-and-unloading-your-vehicle/ Tue, 19 Mar 2019 04:00:00 +0000 https://zuarticles.com/2019/03/19/safety-first-loading-and-unloading-your-vehicle/ Safety is paramount for those who make a living in haulage work, and loading and unloading your vehicle can be a riskier procedure than you might think. When workers first start their job in the industry, safety regulations are explained meticulously

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]]> Using Virtual Reality to Improve Health and Safety in the Haulage Industry https://zuarticles.com/using-virtual-reality-to-improve-health-and-safety-in-the-haulage-industry/ Thu, 21 Feb 2019 04:00:00 +0000 https://zuarticles.com/2019/02/21/using-virtual-reality-to-improve-health-and-safety-in-the-haulage-industry/ For any logistics manager, health and safety training for your drivers and depot staff is always one of the highest priorities. While haulage work is very tightly regulated, there are many aspects of the industry that can be dangerous, and it’s absol

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]]> New Refuelling Bunker Opens at Holyhead Port https://zuarticles.com/new-refuelling-bunker-opens-at-holyhead-port/ Thu, 21 Feb 2019 04:00:00 +0000 https://zuarticles.com/2019/02/21/new-refuelling-bunker-opens-at-holyhead-port/ As anyone who does haulage work knows, there are few things more annoying than having to go out of your way to refuel. It’s always annoying having to spend longer at the wheel and take longer to complete the job. But it feels especially bad when you

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