2751. Introducing Pamela Dennison: The CILT's New Mastermind
November 14, 2017
In important news for anyone with a vested interest in the Northern Ireland transport industry, a new National Regional Officer has been appointed to the renowned Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT).The appointment heralds a new era, with haulage companies and transport professiona...
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2752. Smart, Simple and Savvy: Mobile Apps for Hauliers
November 14, 2017
Drive a lorry? Got a smartphone? If you're not using apps to make your life on the road easier, safer and more enjoyable, you're missing out. However, there are hundreds – if not thousands – of choices out there for Apple and Android phones, so how do you separate the incredibly useful from the inev...
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2753. The Key to a Happy and Healthy Haulier
November 14, 2017
Anyone working for haulage companies as a long-distance lorry driver knows just how easy it can be to neglect one's health. With the plethora of fast food on offer, the temptation is simply to pull over to road services, grab something fast and fatty and keep driving. Combined with the largely seden...
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2754. Wrap, Pack and Get on Track: A Guide to Food Transport
November 14, 2017
The transportation of perishable goods requires not just the use of appropriately refrigerated vehicles, but also of highly specialised wrapping and packing procedures. Freight forwarders who take on the facilitation of these kinds of loads for haulage companies must be entirely familiar with the le...
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2755. FTA Campaigns for Appointment of London Freight Commissioner
November 14, 2017
With Brexit just around the corner, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has renewed its call for a Freight Commissioner to be appointed in London to safe-guard the logistics industry and its delivery work during and after Brexit.
Protecting British Hauliers and Drivers
As we ente...
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2756. How Technology Can Help Freight Forwarders
November 14, 2017
With customers expecting a speedy, efficient and transparent delivery service, there is an increasing amount of pressure on freight forwarders to ensure that deliveries arrive on time. There is no need to worry, though! If organising the documentation and shipment for your company’s transport contra...
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2757. Using the New BIFA Standard Trading Conditions
November 14, 2017
Last month, a new edition of the British International Freight Association’s (BIFA) Standard Trading Conditions (STC) was launched, so it’s time to familiarise yourself with the updated version and incorporate it into your transport contracts. Why Revise the STC? While the previous v...
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2758. Click Away: Superb Software for Courier Companies
November 14, 2017
In the fast-paced courier work industry, keeping a finger on the pulse of the latest advances in technology is vital for companies that are looking to grow their business and stay relevant in a highly competitive environment. The following software packages are a few of the more popular solutions, w...
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2759. Bring It On: Winter Safety Tips for Courier Drivers
November 14, 2017
The colder months are often one of the busiest – and most financially rewarding – times in a professional driver's year. The higher volume of courier jobs during the festive season invariably means spending more time on the road and making more money, but the combination of chaotic traffic and incle...
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2760. Stay Strong and Stretch On: The Best Exercises for Courier Drivers
November 14, 2017
If you drive for a living, you'll be familiar with the double-edged sword of getting to "sit down on the job" all day. On one hand, it's often quite nice to be able to take the load off, but on the other, there are negative health connotations associated with a sedentary job. If you carry out courie...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
