3121. Government Grant Scheme to Expand to Trucks
November 15, 2016
The FTA have welcomed the Government’s plan to extend the excellent Plug-In Van grant scheme to trucks, as this could lead to the adoption of green technologies in the logistics sector.
The Origins of the Grant
The history of this grant goes back to 2011, with the in...
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3122. How to Save 520 Million Miles per Year
November 15, 2016
Transdek UK have claimed that they have a solution which could save up to a staggering 520 million road miles each year. This, understandably, has caught the attention of the entire haulage industry and they are unveiling this solution at the Freight in the City Expo at Alexandra Palace, London on N...
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3123. Payment Designed with HGVs in Mind
November 15, 2016
For any UK haulier, I highly recommend that you switch to an excellent cashless payment system which has been specifically designed for HGV drivers – SNAP Account. I find that the key benefit for drivers is that it eliminates the need to carry petty change, which is always a huge pain for drivers as...
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3124. Reversing: Know the Risks
November 15, 2016
It is unfortunate, but the majority of hauliers and haulage operators know of a workplace accident which is related to reversing an HGV. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), nearly 25% of fatal workplace accidents involving vehicles happen whilst the vehicle is reversing.
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3125. Silvertown Tunnel Good News for East London Deliveries
November 15, 2016
Delivery in East London could be transformed in the near future, thanks to a proposed tunnel which will link theGreenwichPeninsulawith the Royal Docks, the FTA has announced. This is great news for hauliers and drivers, as it will provide a useful new Thames crossing whilst reducin...
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3126. What Can Logistics Learn from the Military?
November 15, 2016
The rigid discipline, commitment, teamwork and hard work of the military can be extremely influential in many aspects of business. This is certainly true in the haulage industry, and there is plenty more that I believe supply chain/haulage managers can learn from the army.
This was a topic t...
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3127. London Driving: Tougher than Ever?
November 15, 2016
All HGV drivers have a handful of horror stories about trying to navigateLondon, but it seems that these stories are becoming increasingly more common and extreme. In fact, I recently found a survey from the Freight Transport Association (FTA) which showed that a staggering 96% of transport operator...
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3128. Lorry Profile: DAF Trucks
November 14, 2016
As part of my series of articles on major truck manufacturers and the vehicles they offer haulage companies, in this article I’ll be looking at DAF and especially focusing on their XF, CF and LF models. The Company DAF is a Dutch-owned company that has plants primarily in Holl...
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3129. Geneva for Coffee-Lovers: Here's Where to Find Caffeine
October 31, 2016
If you’re anything like me, no holiday is complete without stopping off at a local cafe or two and relaxing with a good coffee. This is a great way to unwind, people watch and soak up the atmosphere – the route to the heart of the city is through its coffee.
This is certainly true when you v...
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3130. Geneva: A Hand-Picked Selection of Luxury Boutique Hotels
October 31, 2016
Geneva is a wonderful destination for those who enjoy the little luxuries in life. It is a city well known for its gorgeous natural surroundings, elegant town centre and sophisticated culture. You will find this elegance and sophistication everywhere you turn, including the hotels.
You will ...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
