1931. Courier Van Extras and Modifications
March 21, 2017
The day to day demands of courier jobs can take their toll on your van. Whether it’s inclement weather or heavy and loose loads, you’d do well to protect your investment. Ranging from strong interior linings of wood to sturdy roof bars, or even some rear parking sensors, any of the items in this lis...
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1932. Government Grants for Plug-in Vans: Are You Eligible?
March 21, 2017
Let’s talk about maximising your income and minimising your expenditure. Make your courier jobs as profitable as possible by getting a plug-in grant which covers 20% of the van’s cost. Interested? You should be!
The Plug-in Van Grant
First things first: what is the plug-in van grant...
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1933. Employing People to Drive: The Basics
March 21, 2017
Let’s go back to the basics this month. I thought it might be helpful to touch base on a few straightforward requirements that you need to meet when employing people to carry out your courier jobs. You should make sure that anyone you hire has both the correct licence and qualifications. Some driver...
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1934. A Good Day at the Office: Some of the Most Scenic Routes in Europe
March 21, 2017
It can be a challenging job with irregular hours and weeks away from home but those who love it know that long distance lorry driving gives you the freedom of the road and the chance to see some truly spectacular sights.
Here is my selection of the five most beautiful long distance lorry dri...
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1935. IVECO Truck Stations - Life on the Road Just Got Easier
March 21, 2017
IVECO is giving a boost to its service network with the introduction of a new IVECO Truck Stations scheme that will take much of the stress out of long distance lorry driving.
The scheme will involve accrediting dealerships with the best performing service centres as IVECO Truck Stations. T...
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1936. From Toys to Truck Driver? Britain's Largest Collection of Toy Lorries
March 21, 2017
If you’ve ever felt that truck drivers are an underappreciated lot, then you’ll be pleased to hear that one 25-year-old is so obsessed with lorries and the people who drive them that he’s collected more than £11,000-worth of toy trucks.
James Bonnett’s obsession with all thing lorry relate...
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1937. Have Remote Access to Your Fleet's Footage with Brigade
March 21, 2017
Brigade Electronics has announced the launch of a new in-vehicle digital recording system which will give managers the chance to keep track of all their fleet or freight exchange drivers in real time using 3G technology.
The system will allow operators to instantly and remotely track and acc...
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1938. The Best of Trucking TV
March 21, 2017
If you think reality TV is just about following a group of kids’ misadventures in Essex, then think again – over the last ten years there has been a series of great reality TV shows which have brought the life of hauliers and haulage companies to the small screen.
Shows like Eddie Stobart: T...
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1939. Essential Reading for the Transport Manager in 2017
March 21, 2017
One of the hardest tasks for a transport manager can be keeping on top of the latest legislation and regulations regarding road haulage. But no panic: there are publications out there which can help.
If you buy only two books this year to keep on your office shelf then make sure they are Low...
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1940. Prestat: England's Oldest and Most Revered Chocolate Shop
March 21, 2017
London-based chocolate shop Prestat is held in very high regard in the UK and is proud of its titles as purveyor of delicious treats to many of Britain’s finest, including Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, and Queen Elizabeth II. Despite being viewed as a quintessentially English business, Prestat ...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
