1941. Last Minute Easter Holiday Getaways
April 13, 2017
After a damp, dark British winter there’s nothing like the sunshine of Easter to raise your family’s spirits, not to mention injecting some much needed vitamin D into their systems. Holidays at this time of year don’t need to cost the earth; whether you choose to enjoy a break here or abroad there a...
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1942. Be Prepared: Driving on the Right Hand Side
April 13, 2017
Taking your car on holiday with you to Europe can be a great way to save money and ensure that you have transport for you and your family when you get there. However, it’s important to be prepared for the differences when driving on the Continent.
It’s all very well planning the details of y...
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1943. A Survival Guide for Travelling with Small Children
April 13, 2017
While it’s true that family holidays are the stuff that lifelong memories are made of, no parent is going to pretend that travelling with small children doesn’t involve a certain amount of stress. Thankfully there are a variety of precautions you can take to make sure your time away with your young ...
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1944. Tips for Saving Fuel Expenses for your Haulage Business
April 12, 2017
No matter what fuel-saving programmes you put in place, from vehicle maintenance and good driving to employing a freight exchange scheme to reduce unpaid journeys, diesel is still one of the most pressing costs on haulage companies.
While your haulage business might not be ready yet to avoid...
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1945. Overhead Powerlines Trial for E-Trucks in Germany
April 11, 2017
In 2016 Sweden became the first country in the world to actively test a prototype 'electric road', using electricity to assist HGVs travelling on public roadways – the so-called E-Trucks. This year, Germany has become the next country to begin testing their version of a similar system, with continuo...
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1946. Optimising Your Fleet for Fuel Efficiency
April 11, 2017
With fuel prices unstable, and more often than not going up rather than down, it’s important to make sure that your fleet is running as efficiently as possible.
Whether this means employing a programme of freight exchange to ensure that your trucks make as few unpaid journeys as possible or...
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1947. Nominate Your ‘Trucker of the Year 2017
April 11, 2017
Is there a driver you know who always goes above and beyond their duty to make sure that your client’s goods are delivered on time and in great condition? Is there a haulier about whom you seem to get more than usual positive feedback, or someone who does a lot for charity or good causes?
W...
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1948. Moscow, Moscow: InterLogistika 2017
April 11, 2017
For anyone working in the logistics sector, InterLogistika is an important annual event. Bringing together experts from haulage companies and leaders in the logistics industry, the event, held annually in Moscow, comprises an exposition of products and equipment from the world's most prestigious tru...
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1949. How Tyre Pressure Affects Fuel Consumption
April 11, 2017
For owner drivers and haulage company bosses, there's no hotter topic than the cost of fuel and the rate of its consumption. Fuel (in whatever form it comes) is, quite literally, the lifeblood of the transport industry; the issue of how to get the most out of a vehicle or entire fleet's mileage is t...
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1950. The Importance of Choosing a Quality Truck Dealer
April 11, 2017
Whether you're an independent owner-driver or the operator of a large fleet, investing in a vehicle (or vehicles) is one of the largest financial outlays you'll undertake for a transport business. With that amount of money at stake it's most definitely caveat emptor (let the buyer beware), so there ...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
