2911. Understanding the Compression Brake System
May 25, 2016
If you’ve spent any time driving a lorry, you’ll know that the feel of the vehicle is different to that of conventional vehicles. It’s not just about wheelbase, engine size and vehicle weight, however: parts of the mechanism are actually qualitatively different from those of more common road vehicle...
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2912. Know Your Cab: A Haulier's Guide
May 25, 2016
It can be hard hitting the road for the first time – all the other hauliers you meet seem to have been doing the job for years and it can feel like you’ll never learn all the lingo. But don’t worry, we’ve all been there and believe me, you’ll pick it up fast enough. To get you started, here’s my gu...
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2913. There's an App for That: the Haulier's Phone as a Business Tool
May 25, 2016
We all know that mobile phones and tablets can be a lifesaver on the road, from helping you keep in touch with friends and family, to catching up with the latest news. But if you’re a haulier and you’re not using your smartphone as a business tool, you could be missing a trick.
Hauliers have...
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2914. Where Would London Be Without Logistics?
May 25, 2016
London is a vast, thriving city of nearly 10 million people living, working and enjoying their leisure time alongside one another. Those of us in the haulage industry, from hauliers to management, know that keeping a city the size of London ticking requires a constant flow of goods to be delivered d...
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2915. The ‘Wi-Fi Road' of the Future
May 25, 2016
As any seasoned member of the haulage industry can tell you, information can make the difference between a passable service and a great one. A well-informed front-end can ensure that clients are kept in the loop and that their expectations are kept well in line with what is achievable in the field. ...
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2916. Creating a Career Path for Logistics Professionals
May 25, 2016
The Freight and Transport association has recently brought in a new set of certifications, specifically for fleet managers. While qualifications in the delivery work administrative sector are nothing new, and many veterans of the industry will already have their Transport Management Certificate of P...
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2917. Knowing the Cost Per Mile Equals Accurate and Competitive Pricing
May 25, 2016
The world of the self-employed courier is very competitive. When you’re searching for self-employed courier jobs you have to compete with major contractors as well as other independent operators. All want the same job – and they’ll all go the extra mile to reduce their price and get the load. ...
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2918. Keeping Expenses Down and Revenues Up
May 25, 2016
Taking that first step from being employed by a logistics company to becoming a self-employed courier can be a daunting one. You are leaving the relative security of a regular job with a wage, pension and fringe benefits for a highly competitive world where you’ll be forced to search for self-employ...
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2919. 7 Reasons for Taking the Leap and Becoming a Self-Employed Courier
May 25, 2016
Being employed has its attractions: a regular salary, stability, the same faces every day, office dramas, angry clients, redundancy – did I say attractions?
Joking aside if you are considering taking the leap and looking for self-employed courier jobs then we’ve put together 7 reasons for sa...
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2920. Learn to Surf at Peniche: the Ultimate Family Activity Holiday
May 25, 2016
The pretty Portuguese fishing town of Peniche lies on Portugal’s Silver Coast - the country’s famous surfing area - making it an ideal location for family activity holidays with surfing at their heart.
Surfers’ Paradise
Most surfers agree that Peniche is unique on the Silver Coast f...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
