2781. Out of this World in Lanzarote
May 18, 2017
The island of Lanzarote is home to stunning landscapes that are enough to take not only your breath away, but your sense of gravity too – blink more than once, and you could easily mistake your surroundings for Mars or the moon. But you don’t need to travel as far as that. There are a great range of...
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2782. Going Crazy for Tenerife's Wildlife
May 18, 2017
For a small island, there’s a fantastic range of wildlife sights to see in Tenerife, and it’s absolutely perfect for families to enjoy. With glorious sunshine and a great choice of stunning holiday resorts, in Tenerife there’s never any chance that your young ones will get bored. Whether venturing b...
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2783. Driverless Trucks Are Coming - And Sooner Than You Might Think!
May 18, 2017
If you still think driverless trucks are closer to science fiction than science fact you might want to think again; a number of big names are testing vehicles now, some of which could be on the roads in the next few years! Technology companies like Microsoft and Apple are already working beh...
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2784. We've Got a New Permanent Secretary of the Dept. Of Transport!
May 18, 2017
Prepare to be wowed, I come bearing exciting political news this month: there is a new Permanent Secretary at the Department of Transport! That’s right, on 18 April 2017, Bernadette Kelly took over the role from Philip Rutnam. If you are unsure of what a Permanent Secretary does, allow me to explain...
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2785. Smart Workplace Safety Tips: Working With Lorries
May 18, 2017
Let’s talk about safety. While I won’t scare you with awful statistics about lorry-related accidents, I will stress the importance of safety in the workplace. When working in an environment with multiple lorries, you put yourself at risk and, unfortunately, accidents can happen. To keep you and your...
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2786. Release of the New CART Security System
May 18, 2017
The seriously underreported – yet devastatingly harmful – problem of cargo crime is about to meet its match now that haulage companies are being armed with the latest CART Security Guide. The Cargo and Transport Security Guide is the final result of an extensive collaboration between key industry le...
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2787. A Woman's Place is Behind the Wheel
May 18, 2017
It is with delight that over the years I have been writing more and more about women in haulage. Shamefully, it was not that long ago that a female was a rare sight in the transport industry. Things are changing fast – women now play vital roles as managing directors, logistics coordinators and HGV ...
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2788. New Speeding Fines in Place - Re-think the Need for Speed
May 18, 2017
The vast majority of hardworking lorry and van drivers carry out their work within the letter of the law, but for those who may be tempted to exceed the speed limits on UK roads, recent changes to legislature mean the consequences are now far more severe. While for small infringements the changes ar...
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2789. FTA Urges Logistics Industry to Embrace Innovation
May 18, 2017
In April 2017 the FTA (Freight Transport Association) released a statement urging their members to remain innovative and embrace changes in technology (for operational systems and compliance issues) if they want to stay on top of their game in a competitive industry.
Speaking to some of the...
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2790. ‘Variety's the Very Spice of Life': Aromatic Chocolates
May 18, 2017
As chocolate suppliers, we have our fingers on the pulse when it comes to trends in confectionery. Here at HQ we’ve noticed that consumers’ palettes are changing. We are all becoming bolder and more adventurous when we choose our sweet treats – we look for high-quality and flavour that packs a punch...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
