2881. Pushing the Boundaries of Logistics: Transport Trends for 2017
March 30, 2017
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The haulage industry is in an exciting place. With self-driving cars on the horizon, Brexit looming and the industry still in the wake of the oil crisis, times are turbulent and, for some, thrilling. But what do the experts predict for the coming year?
Innovation
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2882. Transported - Art on the Move
March 30, 2017
If any of your haulage jobs have taken them to Lincolnshire recently, you may have seen some of Transported’s work. Some of their most high profile recent works include two series of vinyl-wrapped art on the side of local lorries. First there was Alisha Miller’s Lincolnshire Loveliness, a series cel...
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2883. Logistics Industry Event Calendar 2017
March 30, 2017
To stay relevant in today’s market, it’s vital for haulage companies to keep abreast of the current state of the industry. Sending representatives to industry conferences, shows and expos remains one of the best ways to do so while remaining well-networked. Here is our pick of some of the European t...
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2884. Tinting Your Courier Van Windows
March 30, 2017
As a self-employed driver it’s always important to make sure that your van looks at its best. You may have already considered giving it tinted windows to improve the way it looks, but did you know there are a number of other benefits to tinting too?
Added Privacy/Security
If any of y...
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2885. Best Sunglasses for Courier Drivers
March 30, 2017
After a long, grey winter we are at last getting some days of real sunshine. However, with the sun comes the need for those working in haulage or doing courier jobs to make sure they are protecting their eyes from damaging UV rays.
While undoubtedly drivers are the lucky ones who get to see ...
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2886. Reducing Congestion on the A120
March 28, 2017
We all know the frustration of driving down an A-road and getting stuck in congested traffic. Well, I come bearing great news: Essex County Council is trying to improve driving conditions for the A120 between Braintree and the A12. They have proposed five alternatives for dual-carriageway links on t...
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2887. Do Your Bit for the Environment: Efficient Driving Techniques
March 28, 2017
Let's talk fuel efficiency. I come with a friendly reminder that the way you drive considerably affects fuel consumption. Though fuel-efficient truck models are being rolled out regularly, if you’d rather not buy a new vehicle, these helpful techniques will make your driving more environmentally fri...
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2888. Parking in Your Pocket - A Lorry Driver's Best Friend in Europe
March 28, 2017
An Introduction to Truck Parking Europe
PTV have struck gold with this inventive community-driven app that has been downloaded over half a million times by truckers driving in Europe. As any trucker would know, it’s a constant battle between hitting the required resting quotas and doing so i...
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2889. Mercedes Benz Launches Electric e-Truck
March 28, 2017
Mercedes Benz Electric e-Truck
The concept of goods distribution and return loads is characterised by heavy-duty trucks which are loud, inefficient, environmentally taxing and a little archaic. Fortunately, Mercedes have plans to tackle these issues in the form of the Mercedes-Benz Urban e-T...
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2890. Truck Racing Around the World
March 28, 2017
Truck Racing: A Different Kind of Spectacle
Truck racing makes for some of the most spectacular events in all of motorsport. There are huge waves of noise that rattle your eardrums as well as strong odours of fuel and singed rubber. And visually you can’t beat the sight of huge trucks splutt...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
