1731. A Guide to Australia - By Backpackers, For Backpackers
May 31, 2017
In Australia you should expect the unexpected, plan on not wanting to leave, and on leaving a piece of your heart behind!
Beyond that, here are a few pointers to get you planning before you head off on the trip of a lifetime to that magical land of perfect sandy beaches, dense rainforest, bu...
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1732. The Weirdest Owner Driver Jobs Ever!
May 30, 2017
For most small business entrepreneurs, especially in the haulage and logistics industry, it is wise to choose a niche in the market for the sake of simplifying your business model. For example, focusing on one product type such as medical linens, office supplies or restaurant supplies helps you targ...
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1733. Defining the Industry Sector
May 30, 2017
In our ever-evolving world of transportation and courier work it has been deemed necessary to refresh the definition of our particular industry sector. The question that has arisen in recent years, and the one being tackled by The Taylor Review, is how do we legislate for employment practices in our...
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1734. Councils Give Incentives to Green Vans
May 30, 2017
The highly anticipated Government whitepaper on improving the UK’s air quality is almost here. Earlier this month a teaser ‘draft’ of the final product was published offering those in the logistics industry a tiny glimpse into the thinking and direction the Government hopes to go. Although there are...
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1735. The Transport Company Challenge: 3 Common Issues
May 30, 2017
Getting goods from A to B on time and in good condition is not always plain sailing. Here’s how to overcome the 3 basic challenges for completing transport contracts profitably.
Fuel Prices
Continental European fuel prices continue to be lower than those in the UK and, despite fuel ...
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1736. Myth Busting in Telematics
May 30, 2017
A comprehensive national survey of fleet managers, finance managers and business owners from the fleet, transport, courier and construction industries has revealed the most common misconceptions they have about telematics. Today, I’ll run through these myths to clear up why telematics can be so usef...
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1737. The KPIs your Prospects Look At when Choosing a Haulage Company
May 30, 2017
As a manager in one of the UK’s many haulage companies, do you ever wonder what customers see when they look at your business? Or what makes them choose you over your competitors?
Well, the truth is that when prospects are choosing between haulage companies there are some key factors that a...
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1738. Safety First: Avoiding Falls from a Lorry
May 30, 2017
Operating an HGV can be risky business and one should exercise caution at all times – not just on the road itself, but also while entering and exiting the vehicle – in order to avoid potentially harmful accidents. A 2008 survey of drivers found that the most common factors contributing to falls from...
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1739. Overcoming the 4 Biggest Challenges of Haulage Companies Today
May 26, 2017
There are some big challenges facing the haulage industry today, from making hundreds of empty return journeys on a regular basis to the rising price of fuel, from shortages of drivers to keeping up with changes to legislation. All of these issues can leave large costs for your company. But there ar...
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1740. New CNG Fuel Delivers Cost Savings & Environmental Benefits
May 26, 2017
Many HGV operators will be welcoming the recent introduction of a new renewable biomethane fuel from Solihull-based CNG Fuels, the UK market leader in compressed natural gas. In much the same way as taking part in a freight exchange can offer great efficiencies, drivers who utilise this new fuel are...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
