121. Discover Zaanse Schans on an Educational Trip to Amsterdam
October 15, 2018
Modern technological marvels interspersed with picturesque architecture greet groups of students visiting Amsterdam. But while the city has mostly yielded to the demands of modern day, you can still capture its spirit on an educational trip to the nearby village of Zaanse Schans. As you lead your s...
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122. Love Lorries: Changing Public Perceptions of the Transport Industry
October 15, 2018
Lorries are an integral part of the transport industry, which in itself is an integral part of society. Despite this, the general public seem to lack respect for these fantastic machines and the people driving them – so the RHA have been doing something about it. If you’re a haulier in need of a sel...
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123. Call for Clearer Legislation to Cover Courier Drivers
October 12, 2018
Government policy and practices haven’t always kept up with our changing economy and lifestyles and, sometimes, bad policy can have tragic consequences. But from these tragedies some good can still come by bringing awareness to the need for changes to legislation.
Read on to learn about cal...
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124. Eye, Eye, Officer: Police Focus on Drivers' Defective Eyesight
October 12, 2018
Visualise this: you’re driving along, keeping an eye on other drivers, when some car makes a wildly unpredictable manoeuvre. You avoid a crash and maybe lean on your horn. ‘Did he even see me?’ It’s happened to everyone. But it’s especially worrying for those involved in courier work, if only becaus...
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125. How Blood Tests Will Put Drowsy Driving to Bed
October 12, 2018
It’s no secret that not getting enough sleep makes you feel truly awful. You’re slow, sluggish and completely off the ball. Considering how important alertness is to a courier driver, and indeed to all road users, it’s a little worrying that it’s still not properly understood. Luckily, science march...
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126. How Higher Fines are Making our Roads Safer
October 12, 2018
It can be easy to see fines as just a pain in the neck; something to have a moan about or (more cynically) as a revenue raiser for the government. But, as anyone involved in courier work knows, fines are just one of many ways the authorities try to keep our roads safer. They encourage good behaviour...
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127. Keeping Courier Businesses on the Move: Technology Matters
October 12, 2018
The impact technology has on any business in today’s increasingly competitive world is huge. Managers and business owners, regardless of their industry, need to stay abreast of how advances in high-tech tools might benefit their operations, improve staff welfare and increase profits. The courier ind...
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128. A Day in the Life: What Life's Really Like for a Courier Driver
October 12, 2018
Working as a courier driver can be hugely rewarding. For anyone considering a career in the transportation business, here is an introduction into the kind of work involved and an insight into what you can expect your typical day to consist of.
Introducing Delivery Work
While you can’...
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129. Telematics Talk: On the Trail of the Trailer Tracker
October 12, 2018
Keeping track of your fleet’s vehicles and loads might not seem like anything to get excited about, but it’s hugely important that haulage companies keep up to date with any developments. Little changes in technology can have big impacts on the business – and missing out can mean falling behind in a...
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130. Introducing the Early Introduction of Longer Semi-Trailers
October 12, 2018
The haulage industry is ever-changing and always evolving. Changes come in many forms, from revolutionary new technology and innovative gadgets to incremental improvements in practice.
Some of the best improvements, though, come from the simplest ideas – the tiny alterations to existing equ...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
