3171. Keeping Drivers and Loads Safer on the Road
December 12, 2016
Haulage companies have a lot of expenses in addition to the cost of their vehicles. These include wages, fuel, maintenance, insurance ... the list is endless. For that reason, anything that can help them reduce outlays, maintain driver and load safety and lessen vehicle downtime is something that ne...
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3172. Have You Ever Tried Any of the 5 Best UK Truck Stops?
December 12, 2016
Driving a truck is hard work; that’s why it’s so important that when you take a break, you do it in an environment that understands what a “trucker” needs and goes out of its way to provide it.
Service station ‘pit stops’ can provide a quick fix, but eating at another fast food place that lo...
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3173. Cutting Fuel Duty Will Boost the Economy and the Industry
December 12, 2016
Owners and managers of haulage companies, whether large businesses serving the entire country or small local companies, are very aware of rising fuel costs and how they have an impact on their business and profitability.
Fuel duty varies according to the type of fuel your trucks are using –...
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3174. Tips for Worry-Free Winter Driving
December 12, 2016
Even a hardened and experienced courier will have concerns over driving in winter. The weather can be harsh and hazardous during this time of the year, so extra care must be taken any time that you are on the road. Visibility can be very poor and roads can become slippery, even without snow and ice....
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3175. The Top Courier Technologies of 2016
December 12, 2016
Fortunately, we live in a day and age where advances in technology and software have made many jobs much easier and safer. This is certainly the case for courier jobs and there are a few pieces of software which can greatly benefit any company in the industry. These all have great features that can ...
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3176. Parcel Technology Management: Never Lose a Package Again
December 12, 2016
It is no secret that Christmas can be extremely hectic for courier companies. More and more consumers are swapping shopping on the high street for shopping online (who can blame them?), which means that forwarders certainly have their work cut out for them over the festive period. There are now more...
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3177. Ever Wondered How Santa Delivers All His Presents?
December 12, 2016
There is a question that everybody has pondered at some point, but anybody in the transport and logistics industry is likely to have given serious thought to – how does Santa manage to deliver presents to children all over the world in just one night? Well, today we are going to crunch the numbers a...
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3178. Britain's Most Hilarious Place Names
December 12, 2016
Nobody sees more area names than a courier. Most of the time, these will quickly be forgotten, but every now and then there will be an area or road name that will make you chuckle (or is that just me?). Although only small, these can make the trip that little bit more entertaining and all those in t...
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3179. A Brief History of Britain's Road Signs
December 12, 2016
A courier will drive past thousands of different road signs on UK highways and not give the design of these a second thought (much like most motorists). The history of British road signs is actually an interesting one; you will never look at them the same way once you know the story behind them. ...
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3180. A Wine Lover's Dream Honeymoon: Barging in Burgundy
December 12, 2016
What could be more romantic than a honeymoon cruise through the idyllic countryside of Burgundy, sampling the region’s famous vintages? If you’re a grape-fancying couple trying to choose between honeymoon cruises, we suggest one of our world-renowned tours of the Burgundy region.
L’Art de...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
