1241. Using Virtual Reality to Improve Health and Safety in the Haulage Industry
February 21, 2019
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 absolutely essential to provide the correct education t...
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1242. Designer Services: English Heritage's Filling Stations
February 21, 2019
When is a petrol station not a petrol station? When it’s the Red Hill filling station in Leicestershire! If you travel via the A6 at Loughborough Road to drop off goods or pick up return loads you may be familiar with this space age looking road stop, but what you might not know is that it holds a p...
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1243. Sights You Shouldn't Miss in Beautiful Champagne
February 21, 2019
History buffs and culture vultures will be in their element when visiting the beautiful French region of Champagne. Located in the northeast of the country, this historical province has everything from sixteenth-century buildings to modern art museums – it’s the ideal holiday destination if you’re l...
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1244. Cuisine to Try On a Barge Holiday In France
February 21, 2019
There’s so much to explore in France, whether you’re fascinated by history, intrigued by architecture or enticed by culinary marvels. If you have a particular love for discovering new cuisines and trying unique and interesting dishes, a barge holiday in France might just be your perfect getaway. ...
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1245. All You Need to Know About Bordeaux Wine
February 21, 2019
For food and drink lovers, there’s no better getaway than a barge holiday in France, particularly if you’re travelling around Bordeaux. Famous for its delicious wines and beautiful scenery, the city provides a great opportunity for barge holidays – cruise along the Canal de Garonne with your travel ...
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1246. The Top Things to Do in Tavira, Portugal
February 21, 2019
Tavira is often referred to as the most attractive town in the whole of the Algarve. It has retained its traditional character and charm yet still finds itself excellently equipped to welcome visitors from all over the world. The town is situated along the banks of the Gilão River – a great way to s...
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1247. How to Drink Coffee Like a Turk
February 21, 2019
Turkish coffee is famous all over the world, and for good reason. Though you can sample it almost anywhere, the best way to get an authentic experience of how this famous delicacy is made, served and even used to tell your fortune is to take a trip to Turkey and sample the beverage for yourself. ...
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1248. Could Potholes Become a Thing of the Past?
February 20, 2019
One of the biggest problems drivers face when completing courier jobs is potholes. At their worst, these serious defects on the road surface can be impossible to predict and very difficult to avoid.
But all that could be about to change. Under pressure from both the transport industry and o...
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1249. Ice, Ice, Baby: Top Tips for Safe Driving on Icy Roads
February 20, 2019
As anyone in the transport industry knows, driving in poor weather can be anything from annoying to downright dangerous. The standard advice to stay off the roads unless your journey is absolutely necessary just doesn’t work for those doing courier work. Staying at home means not getting paid so it’...
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1250. Carrying a Bigger Payload? Give Yourself a Bigger Braking Distance
February 20, 2019
Over time, anyone working as an owner driver in the delivery industry becomes intimately acquainted with their van. You know how it handles, you learn its capabilities and you get an understanding of how it brakes, corners and accelerates. But, here’s a million-pound question for you: did you know t...
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