3111. Getting There: From Geneva to Méribel
February 08, 2016
All through the winter and well into the spring, skiers flock to the French ski resort of Méribel, keen to experience its alpine charm and world-class slopes against the backdrop of the Vanoise National Park. The relatively remoteness of Méribel is part of the resort’s charm, though its mountainside...
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3112. Barcelona's Five Best Luxury Hotels
February 08, 2016
With its sparkling Mediterranean coast, dramatic looming hills, internationally-recognised architectural monuments, and outstanding dining and drinking scene, Barcelona is made for luxury. The moment you disembark from the plane at Barcelona El-Prat airport, it’s time to pamper yourself.
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3113. The Commercial Case for Changing to Gas for HGV Fuel
February 04, 2016
The switch to natural gas or biomethane as a fuel for HGVs undertaking regular haulage jobs is not a new phenomenon. But making the switch is expensive, not only to convert vehicles but also to set up a depot for refuelling, should businesses wish to do that. Why then, apart from the government ince...
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3114. Taking Care When Driving in Strong Winds
February 04, 2016
We all know that driving brings with it hazards, so anyone behind the wheel has to be aware of correct road conduct to minimise the chances of causing an accident. Hazards come in many forms on the roads, but the weather is one of the main culprits. When the British weather deals us a burst of adver...
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3115. Reducing Insurance Premiums for Delivery Work Companies
February 04, 2016
As anyone involved in delivery work knows, managing costs can be tough. Every month, bills come in which have often increased since the last month. Insurance premiums, for example, have risen significantly over the past couple of years, with many people involved in delivery work experiencing a 30% i...
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3116. Looking to Alternative Fuels to Reduce Emissions
February 04, 2016
The freight industry is continually looking for new and innovative ways of improving performance and maximising the efficient processing of available loads. With the added government pressure to reduce carbon emissions, this has become a continuous battle.
Government Targets
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3117. The Case for A Natural Gas Refuelling Network
February 04, 2016
With more and more freight companies and HGV drivers turning to natural gas, there is a growing need for a corresponding refuelling network. At the moment, the normal procedure is that drivers moving loads have to return to base to refuel. One could argue that although this does give the manager of ...
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3118. RHA Asks Chancellor to Cut Diesel Tax and Fund HGV Driver Training
February 04, 2016
Research published recently by the Centre for Economic and Business Research (CEBR) confirms what many companies and truck drivers have felt for years: raising duty on diesel fuel and/or increasing vehicle excise duty on trucks would result in greater costs to road haulage businesses. The findings s...
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3119. Government Approves HGV Driver Apprenticeship
February 04, 2016
In December 2015, the Department of Business, Innovation & Skills finally gave its approval for the establishment of a Trailblazer apprenticeship programme for heavy and large goods vehicle drivers. A consortium of employers has been working on this proposal for over a year, having submitted two pre...
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3120. FTA Tackles the Problem of Hiring Drivers and Staff for Delivery Work
February 04, 2016
Last year’s successful FTA ‘Driver Crisis Summit’ attracted over 600 participants from across the haulage industry and discussed the problems and challenges arising from the UK’s chronic shortage of HGV drivers for delivery work.
Following on from the “Driver Crisis Summit’, the Freight Tran...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
