3971. Head to Sicily for Autumn Sun and Fun.
September 20, 2016
Many travellers head to Sicily in September and October in search of autumn sun, quiet beaches and relaxing atmospheres. It seems like the whole island itself is bathed in the golden light of autumnal sunshine and the temperatures are still warm during the day and cool at night. This is the perfect ...
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3972. A Christmas Break in Sicily
September 20, 2016
Sicily, like most Italian destinations, takes national holidays very seriously. The opportunity to decorate, celebrate and, of course, cook and create fabulous dishes and treats, is whole-heartedly embraced - especially during the Christmas season.
A Christmas break in Sicily offers visitor...
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3973. A Christmas Break in Bermuda
September 20, 2016
December may be the unlikeliest of months to consider going on holiday, but in reality it can actually be the ideal time to travel. For many people December marks the end of a hectic year. The weather is rarely forgiving and, for some, the impending holidays indicate yet another chore rather than a ...
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3974. Save the Date: The 2016 Global Freight Awards
September 17, 2016
The 3rd November 2016 will see a number of delivery firms given the accolade of a Global Freight Award. The awards incorporate categories spanning the breadth of the haulage industry, including air freight solutions, global freight solutions, heavy lift forwarding, sea freight solutions and speciali...
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3975. Drive Safely Work Week
September 17, 2016
The first week of October 2016 marks the eighth annual Drive Safely Work Week, or DSWW. Over the course of this week, participating companies will attempt to encourage safe driving practices and raise awareness about common risk factors for accidents.
This year’s DSWW aims to raise awareness...
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3976. Turning Your Used Truck Parts into Cash
September 17, 2016
As any haulier can tell you, a career in haulage jobs means lots of maintenance and frequent upgrading in order to meet changing safety standards. When you upgrade a component, or an upgrade elsewhere forces you to change other components to maintain compatibility, you’ll find yourself with spare pa...
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3977. The FTA Fleet Engineer Conference
September 17, 2016
On the 27th of October, the UK’s top haulage companies will send delegates to the Park Royal Hotel in Warrington for the 2016 FTA Fleet Engineer Conference. The conference aims to keep attendees abreast of changes in the industry, both in terms of technological innovation and in legislative and mark...
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3978. The Speediest Truck on the Road
September 17, 2016
As those working in the industry will tell you, haulage jobs rarely start and end with the work itself. A career in haulage is frequently underpinned by, and in turn reinforces, a deep love of the road and the ins and outs of HGVs.
Those who take a special interest in the technical workings ...
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3979. Satnavs Just for Hauliers
September 17, 2016
Truckers are no strangers to stress. Tight deadlines, the alertness required to drive safely for long periods, and cabin fever can all take their toll on even the most dedicated haulier. While some of these issues simply come with the territory, some are avoidable, or at least can be minimised. That...
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3980. Longer Semi-Trailers Showing Long-Term Benefits
September 17, 2016
You may be aware that the Department for Transport has been conducting a ten-year trial of longer semi-trailers (LSTs) on UK roads. A report has been released this month giving positive feedback from the third year of the trial, suggesting that these longer trailers will become an attractive prospec...
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