1531. Oil 4 Wales for the Win: New 24-Hour Truck Stop in Brecon
January 23, 2018
In welcome news for UK haulage companies with drivers regularly delivering loads to, from and around Wales, oil distributor Oil 4 Wales has launched a new 24-hour truck stop at its Brecon depot, providing a much-needed facility for the local transport industry. A Family Affair Oil ...
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1532. Food for Thought for Hauliers: Safe Stopping
January 22, 2018
For anyone who makes a living doing delivery work, safe driving is of paramount importance. It's all too easy to take our own skills for granted, and lapsing into complacency with an "it's not me, it's always the other driver" attitude is dangerous, to say the least. The responsibility of road safet...
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1533. Long-Distance Love: Valentine's Day Tips for Lorry Drivers
January 22, 2018
Being a lorry driver is not your regular job. So, if you're out on the road all week at odd hours doing haulage jobs and earning the readies to bring home the bacon, you really can't be expected to keep up the romance, right? Wrong. Just because you're not physically there every night, you’re not le...
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1534. Long-Distance Love: Valentine's Day Tips for Lorry Drivers
January 22, 2018
Being a lorry driver is not your regular job. So, if you're out on the road all week at odd hours doing haulage jobs and earning the readies to bring home the bacon, you really can't be expected to keep up the romance, right? Wrong. Just because you're not physically there every night, you’re not le...
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1535. Safe & Sound in Winter: How to Kit Out Your Lorry
January 22, 2018
Still looking for an ideal new year’s resolution? Here’s one of our favourites: creating an emergency kit for your truck. I don't need to remind you that the winter months can make haulage jobs pretty tough, especially in January when temperatures generally hit an annual low. Make sure that you're p...
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1536. The Effects of Chinese New Year on UK Supply Chains
January 22, 2018
Having just taken a break to celebrate New Year’s Eve, it’s important to remember that Chinese New Year is just around the corner, too. Your colleagues in China will soon be off the radar, as their two-week festivities begin on 16 February and last until 2 March.
You’re probably wondering ho...
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1537. Fend Off Fires: A Lorry Driver's Guide to Safety Equipment
January 22, 2018
Let’s start 2018 the right way: safely. As I’m sure you know, trucks are fire hazards and, when you’re working haulage jobs, it’s crucial for lorry drivers like yourselves to prepare for fire safety in your vehicles. You don’t want to lose your truck or its cargo to the flames!
The Legal Req...
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1538. Sip, Swirl, Swallow: A Sommelier's Guide to Croatian Wine
January 22, 2018
The excitement about Croatian wine has taken some time to reach our blustery shores here in the UK. However, Croatians have been perfecting their craft for thousands of years, from the sandy soils of Korcula to the red clay of Istria. Recently, Croatia has become the holiday destination for everyone...
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1539. Regenerate After a Long Winter with a Luxury Beach Holiday
January 22, 2018
The short, grey days of a northern European winter can be hard to bear, but nothing will pick you up like a stay in a luxury hotel on an indulgent beach holiday. Whether you choose southern Europe or somewhere further-flung, feeling the heat of the sun on your skin, warm water to swim in and soft sa...
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1540. Planning the Perfect Multigenerational Getaway
January 22, 2018
Getaways to idyllic destinations are all very well, but even holidays to Bermuda, the Caribbean or the Mediterranean can seem a little empty when you’re not sharing it with your loved ones. In recent years, multigenerational holidays – holidays in which you take not just your children, but your pare...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
