3101. MAN Trucks for the Man (or Woman) Behind the Wheel
November 16, 2016
First an apology, I couldn’t resist the pun in the title. But If you’re a truck driver, I hope you agree that it accurately describes the suitability of MAN vehicles.
This article, one of seven on major UK truck suppliers, focuses on MAN trucks. These vehicles play a major role in many haula...
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3102. Renault Trucks for UK Haulage Companies
November 16, 2016
This article, part of my seven-part series on major truck manufacturers supplying UK haulage companies, will be looking at Renault: specifically their T (long haul), D and D Wide (distribution) ranges.
T380 Long Ha...
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3103. Isuzu – Tough, Reliable and Feature-Packed HGVs
November 16, 2016
If you’ve been following my series of articles about leading truck manufacturers, then you’ll notice that Isuzu is the only non-European company I’ve looked at. The reason for this is that my articles are devoted to manufacturers with a large UK presence – and that describes Isuzu.
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3104. The Latest Ranges of Scania Trucks
November 16, 2016
This is another in a series of articles that I am writing about major truck manufacturers and their latest offerings for UK haulage companies. This time, I’ll be looking at Swedish Scania trucks, which are no strangers to English roads.
The R Series...
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3105. What You Need to Know to Get Your Goods Vehicle Operator's Licence
November 16, 2016
If you’ve started thinking that being a goods vehicle operator may be the career for you, there are a few things you need to know before you get started.
Do I Need a Special Licence?
If you have a lorry or delivery van with a gross plated weight (that is the maximum weight you...
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3106. Understanding Traffic Flow Could Make Delivery Jobs Run Smoother
November 16, 2016
There’s nothing more frustrating than sitting in traffic for half an hour only to have the congestion ‘magically’ clear and find there was no visible cause for the delay.
The slowing of traffic flow can have a dramatic affect on the time it takes drivers to complete delivery jobs, so it mak...
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3107. Top Tips on Getting Your Delivery Van Looking Like New
November 16, 2016
When your delivery van is your business, the way it looks can make an important first impression on clients and consumers. Make sure you take the time to make sure it looks the very best it can. Here are our top ten tips for giving your delivery van the care and cleaning it really needs to l...
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3108. Should You Trade in Your Diesel Delivery Van for an Electric Model?
November 16, 2016
I have to admit to finding the idea of a fleet of silent, non-polluting, cheap-to-run electric delivery vans very tempting. But while, like most drivers, I lust after the new Tesla Model 3, I can’t help but wonder if EV technology is actually far enough advanced to make it work for commercial vehicl...
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3109. Leaking Fluids Could be a Vehicle's Way of Saying Something's Wrong
November 16, 2016
When you see a patch of liquid on the floor where your delivery van has been parked, it can be tempting to just ignore it, hoping it came from someone else’s vehicle instead. But ignoring problems with your engine’s vital fluids can be a dangerous decision: a leak left unchecked can lead to much mor...
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3110. Gear up For Increased Courier Business During the Festive Season
November 16, 2016
Glad tidings and Christmas cheer are all very well, but for those of us in the courier industry the festive season means a flood of seasonal work with a sharp increase in holiday delivery jobs.
In our line of work it is always a good idea to be aware of forthcoming retail trends and, thankfu...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
