2351. Turning Your Used Truck Parts into Cash
September 17, 2016
As any haulier can tell you, a career in haulage jobs means lots of maintenance and frequent upgrading in order to meet changing safety standards. When you upgrade a component, or an upgrade elsewhere forces you to change other components to maintain compatibility, you’ll find yourself with spare pa...
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2352. The FTA Fleet Engineer Conference
September 17, 2016
On the 27th of October, the UK’s top haulage companies will send delegates to the Park Royal Hotel in Warrington for the 2016 FTA Fleet Engineer Conference. The conference aims to keep attendees abreast of changes in the industry, both in terms of technological innovation and in legislative and mark...
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2353. The Speediest Truck on the Road
September 17, 2016
As those working in the industry will tell you, haulage jobs rarely start and end with the work itself. A career in haulage is frequently underpinned by, and in turn reinforces, a deep love of the road and the ins and outs of HGVs.
Those who take a special interest in the technical workings ...
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2354. Satnavs Just for Hauliers
September 17, 2016
Truckers are no strangers to stress. Tight deadlines, the alertness required to drive safely for long periods, and cabin fever can all take their toll on even the most dedicated haulier. While some of these issues simply come with the territory, some are avoidable, or at least can be minimised. That...
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2355. Longer Semi-Trailers Showing Long-Term Benefits
September 17, 2016
You may be aware that the Department for Transport has been conducting a ten-year trial of longer semi-trailers (LSTs) on UK roads. A report has been released this month giving positive feedback from the third year of the trial, suggesting that these longer trailers will become an attractive prospec...
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2356. UK Fuels Produces Trump Card
September 17, 2016
When it comes to fuel cards there are many options available which cater to businesses large and small, often with seemingly similar packages. Search engines come up with cards that offer different tariffs and different brands to fleets of different sizes, which can end up being a bit of a headache....
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2357. Upcoming Safety Roadshow Hosted by MiX Telematics
September 17, 2016
Calling all UK service, delivery, utility, haulage and passenger transport operators! (That’s us!) MiX Telematics, a specialist company working in the field of telematics and fleet management solutions, is putting on a one-day safety roadshow next month. If you want to keep your finger on the pulse ...
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2358. The Future is Now: Self-Loading Trucks
September 17, 2016
The 2016 IAA Commercial Vehicle Show, to be held in Germany next month, will play host to a truck that can automatically drive itself into a bay in order to load or unload. Are those dubious mumblings I hear from you? Too close to sci-fi dystopias for comfort? Well, I thought I’d look into the recen...
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2359. Parish by Personality - Bermuda's 9 Parishes
September 17, 2016
The British territory of Bermuda may be small, but it's a perfectly formed holiday destination - as attested to by its many devotees who visit from all over the world. Having tried out an extensive range of luxury Bermuda accommodation in every region of the island, I certainly wouldn't like to play...
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2360. Get Back to Nature in Tom Moore's Jungle, Bermuda
September 17, 2016
As a relaxing and fulfilling holiday destination, one place that really does have it all is the beautiful British island territory of Bermuda. Accommodation overlooking some of the most spectacular beaches in the world; fascinating history; a delightfully laidback ambience and some of the best food ...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
