1901. Reducing Congestion on the A120
March 28, 2017
We all know the frustration of driving down an A-road and getting stuck in congested traffic. Well, I come bearing great news: Essex County Council is trying to improve driving conditions for the A120 between Braintree and the A12. They have proposed five alternatives for dual-carriageway links on t...
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1902. Do Your Bit for the Environment: Efficient Driving Techniques
March 28, 2017
Let's talk fuel efficiency. I come with a friendly reminder that the way you drive considerably affects fuel consumption. Though fuel-efficient truck models are being rolled out regularly, if you’d rather not buy a new vehicle, these helpful techniques will make your driving more environmentally fri...
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1903. Parking in Your Pocket - A Lorry Driver's Best Friend in Europe
March 28, 2017
An Introduction to Truck Parking Europe
PTV have struck gold with this inventive community-driven app that has been downloaded over half a million times by truckers driving in Europe. As any trucker would know, it’s a constant battle between hitting the required resting quotas and doing so i...
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1904. Mercedes Benz Launches Electric e-Truck
March 28, 2017
Mercedes Benz Electric e-Truck
The concept of goods distribution and return loads is characterised by heavy-duty trucks which are loud, inefficient, environmentally taxing and a little archaic. Fortunately, Mercedes have plans to tackle these issues in the form of the Mercedes-Benz Urban e-T...
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1905. Truck Racing Around the World
March 28, 2017
Truck Racing: A Different Kind of Spectacle
Truck racing makes for some of the most spectacular events in all of motorsport. There are huge waves of noise that rattle your eardrums as well as strong odours of fuel and singed rubber. And visually you can’t beat the sight of huge trucks splutt...
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1906. Feel at Home on the Road: Dashboard Gadgets You Won't Want to Do Without
March 28, 2017
Making Your Truck a Home Away From Home
The 40-tonne monsters which barrel down motorways at all hours of the day are home to something a little more personal than just a set of pedals, a driving seat, and a wheel. They are bastions of a lifestyle: a cornerstone for the concept of good ol...
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1907. Treasures of the Channel Islands: An Accessible Week in Jersey
March 27, 2017
The Island of Jersey may only be a short hop over the Channel, but it feels like a world away with its beautiful beaches, pretty countryside and old-world charm.
A popular tourist destination, there are plenty of activities laid on here to keep the kids happy so that you can enjoy some well-...
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1908. The Delights of a Staycation: 10 Days in the UK
March 27, 2017
‘Staycations’ have become all the rage in recent years thanks to a combination of Brits having to tighten their belts, and the fact that we’ve all fallen a bit in love again with our own land.
For those wanting to organise holidays for disabled friends or family and/or for themselves, there...
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1909. Enjoy Madrid and Málaga on an Accessible City & Beach Break
March 27, 2017
It is a dilemma faced by holidaymakers everywhere: do you pick a beach break so you can get some well-deserved rest in the sunshine, or a bustling city break full of culture, bars and sights? Well, my answer would be: why choose if you can have both?
With a city break to Madrid, followed by ...
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1910. Accessible Amsterdam and Beautiful Brussels - Fun for All Abilities
March 27, 2017
I recently organised a trip for some of my clients with mobility issues to Amsterdam and Brussels and it struck me how perfect these cities can be for a stress-free, highly accessible trip for those who are disabled. Holidays to these two European capitals are full of photo opportunities, quirky att...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
