1651. Get the Low Down on the Grand Canal
July 17, 2017
The beautiful city of Venice enjoys a romance that's hard to rival anywhere else in the world. Even in a country as culturally and historically rich as Italy there's no doubt La Serenissima, built across 117 islands and linked by a network of canals, holds a very special place in people's hearts. ...
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1652. The Fountains of Rome
July 17, 2017
In Ancient Rome, water was an enduring motif, symbolic of its life-giving properties, but also admired for its aesthetic value. Water features appeared in the grandest gardens of the Roman Empire, and many of the fountains that decorated the streets of Rome were considered masterpieces in their own ...
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1653. How to Visit the Vatican with Kids
July 17, 2017
For anyone who wants to experience the full glory of the Eternal City, a visit to the Vatican is essential. The centre of the Roman Catholic Church is one of the richest sources of culture, history, and architecture in Europe, and is home to some of the most iconic Renaissance art in the world. ...
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1654. Young Engineers Hit the Sweet Spot With the Lorry of the Future
July 13, 2017
When you’re making a long journey, it can be easy enough to start daydreaming about the future and what it might be like for drivers in a few decades time – how will vehicles look, and how will they run? But have you ever considered that we might be driving lorries powered by honey? No? Well maybe y...
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1655. Are You the FTA Driver of the Year for 2017?
July 13, 2017
Sometimes, after a series of long hours stuck behind the wheel, it can be easy to overlook the extent of a driver’s skill set. What better way to perk yourself up than by trying out for the Freight Transport Association (FTA) Driver of the Year awards to prove just how great a haulier you are? <...
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1656. The FTA's Transport Manager Conference 2017
July 13, 2017
Calling all haulage companies and freight forwards, the Transport Manager Conference is back by popular demand! That’s right, the FTA will be hosting an array of events across the UK starting in September.
History of the Conference and its Purpose
The Transport Manager Conference, ra...
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1657. Take Advantage of the FTA's Brexit Webinars
July 13, 2017
I doubt you need reminding, but back in June 2016, Britain voted to leave the EU. Whether you agree with this decision or not, Brexit will have massive implications on the FTA and its members. I don’t want to worry you too much, though. Rest assured that the FTA has been working alongside the Depart...
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1658. Plans for a New Dover Lorry Park Moving Forward
July 13, 2017
I come with an update this month. You might remember me mentioning, roughly a year ago, a proposed lorry park that was to be built at the Port of Dover. Well, as the council just approved the project this week, plans are now more concrete and on the move. I thought I’d fill you in.
Details o...
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1659. Getting More Girls on the Road in HGVs
July 13, 2017
To all the women out there, this one’s for you! While I know the haulage industry is a heavily male dominated field and you might not have considered becoming an HGV driver before, don’t overlook haulage work as a career. In fact, you could be part of a brand-new generation of drivers where male and...
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1660. DVSA to Implement Roadside Emissions Checks in the UK
July 13, 2017
We all remember the Volkswagen scandal of 2015, when the company was found to be fitting their cars with devices to cheat on emissions tests. Well, to prevent haulage companies from doing the same, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will now be subjecting hauliers to roadside emissions c...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
