271. Investing in Insurance- Hard for Haulage Companies
July 27, 2018
haulage companies or self-employed drivers with jobs in road transport and haulage work. Over 5,400 member companies are networked together through the Exchange to fill empty capacity, get new clients and form long-lasting business relationships.">Those who own or work for haulage companies know...
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272. Investing in Insurance: Hard for Haulage Companies
July 27, 2018
Those who own or work for haulage companies know (often firsthand) how important it is to not only have insurance, but also to have the right kind. When you’re on the road as much as hauliers are, anything can happen – from a flat tyre to a flattened vehicle, there are always risks associated with t...
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273. Haulage Howlers: The 8 Naughtiest Haulage Puns On The Road
July 27, 2018
Sauciness is the spice of life, right? And few places need livening up more than a traffic jam on the M4. That’s where the lorry driver’s unique sense of humour comes to the rescue, like a recovery vehicle - only much funnier and far more X-rated. Honestly, what haulage workers get up to these days!...
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274. Plunge into San Felice del Benaco's Spectacular History
July 25, 2018
Overlooking the largest lake in Italy, Lake Garda, is the small and relatively unknown village of San Felice del Benaco. Although it currently enjoys a comfortable seclusion, this town has frequently been the centre of attention over the centuries. Poets like Dante, Goethe and Byron sat by the lakes...
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275. Dona Filipa: The Ultimate Golfing Paradise
July 25, 2018
There’s not one golf aficionado out there who hasn’t entertained the fantasy of the perfect luxury golf break, complete with an amazing course to spend their days and a lavish hotel nearby to wind down in during the evenings. Such dreamers will find their putting paradise at the Dona Filipa Hotel in...
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276. On the Road Again: Tips for a Happy Relationship When You're a Haulier
July 25, 2018
For hauliers, maintaining a relationship while on the road is hard. But it’s not impossible, and it isn’t wise to allow our careers to get in the way of our personal lives. So what can those of us in haulage work do to ensure a happy, healthy relationship?
Cover the Distance
The most...
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277. Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Lorry Driver?
July 25, 2018
It’s time to stop allowing the negative stereotypes that surround lorry drivers to put off those considering a career in haulage. In other words, it’s time to separate fact from fiction. Let’s prove, once and for all, that this profession requires skill, consideration and dedication.
As a f...
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278. Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks: the Switch to PHEVs
July 25, 2018
When your business is in haulage, work revolves around your vehicles: how well they’re driving, their wear and tear and so forth. After all, they are the lifeblood of your company, and they have to carry your loads from point A to point B seamlessly and reliably. Needless to say, the type of vehicle...
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279. Preparing Vehicles and Drivers for Hot Weather Conditions
July 25, 2018
People in the haulage industry are well aware of the physical demands those who drive HGVs for a living undergo. They endure long hours spent sitting behind the wheel, few chances to pull over and stretch their legs and strained eyes from focusing intently on the open road, all to ensure an on-time ...
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280. Go Ultra Low: the Initiative Championing Plug-in Vehicles
July 25, 2018
Another year, another government initiative aimed at reducing CO2 emissions by promoting the use of plug-in vehicles. So what’s this one all about, who’s behind the wheel and what does it mean for the courier industry? Delve deeper to discover the ins and outs of the government’s latest strategy. ...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
