3851. Haulage Work Can Be Tough - So Make Life on the Road Easier
April 06, 2016
It takes a special type of person to be a truck driver. Haulage work means long hours on the road, days away from home and the family, infrequent naps, and sporadic access to shower facilities. These factors – plus the demands of a tight schedule – all combine to make the driver’s life a tough one. ...
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3852. The 2016 Commercial Vehicle Show
April 06, 2016
Between the 26th and 28th of April 2016, the biggest and most important delivery work trade show takes place at the NEC Centre in Birmingham.
This year’s show promises to be even better than the last - which had well over 400 exhibitors covering over 50,000 square metres of floor space. It i...
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3853. The World of Logistics Recognising A Need For More Women Employees
April 06, 2016
How many people were actually aware that the 8th March was International Women’s Day? Well it was, and this was a great opportunity to make the case for women in the logistics, transport and haulage industries. Although the figures show that women in the industry are currently underrepresented, comp...
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3854. Fleet Safety Benchmarking Tool To Cut Work Related Road Incidents
April 06, 2016
Owners of haulage companies have the ongoing worry of road crashes and driver conduct while on the road. This worry, however, might be reduced somewhat with the introduction of a new benchmarking tool that aims to reduce work-related traffic incidents.
The Fleet Safety Benchmarking Tool ...
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3855. Haulage Companies Seek Fuel Duty Reduction
April 06, 2016
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is the body that, amongst other things, seeks to represent haulage companies’ interests in government circles.
In the run up to the March 2016 budget, the Association has been particularly active in presenting its views on the detrimental effects of ex...
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3856. Side Guards on Vehicles - A Guide for Haulage Companies
April 06, 2016
The Driver Vehicle and Standards Agency (DVSA) have issued new guidelines covering side guards for commercial vehicles, aimed at haulage companies and the wider public.
Accidents
The potential risks to road users and pedestrians arising from the nature of trailers have been known abo...
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3857. Tachographs: What They Are and When to Use Them
April 05, 2016
As any driver will know, haulage work consists of time spent on the road, time spent working off the road (e.g. liaising with clients, loading and unloading), time spent resting and time spent in the vehicle – all this while being available for any jobs dispatch might come up with. In order to enfor...
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3858. The New Truck Shaking Up the Haulage Industry
April 05, 2016
Electric engines have been working hard to make headway in all aspects of the automotive industry. Hybrid cars have just begun to gain acceptance, but pure electrics are hampered by a lack of power and, crucially, a very short range. This is because most electric engines require charging after only ...
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3859. The Commercial Vehicle Show, Birmingham, 26 - 28 April 2016
April 05, 2016
Between the 26th and 28th of April 2016, the biggest and most important haulage work trade show takes place at the NEC Centre in Birmingham.
This year’s show promises to be even better than the last - which had well over 400 exhibitors covering over 50,000 square metres of floor space. It is...
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3860. New Camera System Protects Haulage Workers
April 05, 2016
No sane person involved in haulage work wants to be involved in an accident. The risks to life and limb plus the insurance claim costs involved can be a nightmare for drivers and fleet managers alike.
Unfortunately though, there are unscrupulous people who see this natural concern and cauti...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
