Haulage work

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

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.

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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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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