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If you regularly carry out haulage deliveries, one of the most frustrating problems that you can experience is when you get lost. Getting lost is not only annoying for you and your customers, but it can also jeopardise your other deliveries and, in the worst cases, cost you business. So how can you avoid the problem of getting lost while delivering loads during your working day? Plan Well in Advance There is a lot to be said for good planning when it comes to delivering haulage loads. If you know that you are going to be travelling to an area that you are unfamiliar with, make sure that you plan your route and are happy that you know where you are going before you get into your vehicle. That way you will be able to go straight to your destination using the plan that you prepared earlier rather than having to stop and check where you are going all the time. Use a Good GPS System It is much harder to get lost when you are using a good GPS system to deliver loads. Not only will you be able to programme in your route, but if you are using a good system, you will also be able to get information on any traffic problems and other delays on the road, and the system will find you the quickest route. If you deliver loads abroad, you can get GPS systems that work in other countries as well, so look into this as a possible solution. Stick to a Familiar Area One simple way to reduce the likelihood of getting lost is to simply stick to an area that you are familiar with. If you only work in one particular area then you will become more familiar with the roads, and will therefore be less likely to find yourself getting lost. If you have a lot of drivers working for you, try to keep them working in the same areas so that they become more familiar with their territories. Always Have a Map Handy There are times when the GPS can break down or you simply do not have time to plan out a route in advance. In such situations, it is always good to have a detailed map of the area handy so that you have a manual backup. There is nothing more annoying than the GPS packing in when you need it most, but as long as you have a map handy you will be fine. Don’t Get Lost on the Roads Haulage drivers hate getting lost, but there are ways to prevent this from happening to you while you are delivering loads. If you find that you or your drivers are getting lost and wasting time while on jobs, the ideas above should provide you with some ways to reduce the problem significantly. Norman Dulwich is a Correspondent for Haulage Exchange, the leading online trade network for the road transport industry across the UK and Europe. It provides services for matching return loads and to buy and sell road transport and haulage work in the domestic and international markets.
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