4011. Operation Stack: What's the Big Deal?
May 25, 2016
As anyone in the haulage industry knows, the Ports of Dover and Calais are a crucial part of the UK’s logistics industry, allowing the UK’s drivers to swiftly transition to mainland Europe and vice versa. However, due to external forces such as technical malfunction, excessive congestion, maintenanc...
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4012. The ‘Transparent' Lorry
May 25, 2016
It’s a fact of the industry that lorries are, and will always need to be, large. In order to maximise time, money and fuel efficiency, an HGV needs to be able to hold a large volume of goods at any one time, making a long, broad vehicle a necessity in the world of haulage work.
As any road u...
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4013. Understanding the Compression Brake System
May 25, 2016
If you’ve spent any time driving a lorry, you’ll know that the feel of the vehicle is different to that of conventional vehicles. It’s not just about wheelbase, engine size and vehicle weight, however: parts of the mechanism are actually qualitatively different from those of more common road vehicle...
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4014. Know Your Cab: A Haulier's Guide
May 25, 2016
It can be hard hitting the road for the first time – all the other hauliers you meet seem to have been doing the job for years and it can feel like you’ll never learn all the lingo. But don’t worry, we’ve all been there and believe me, you’ll pick it up fast enough. To get you started, here’s my gu...
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4015. There's an App for That: the Haulier's Phone as a Business Tool
May 25, 2016
We all know that mobile phones and tablets can be a lifesaver on the road, from helping you keep in touch with friends and family, to catching up with the latest news. But if you’re a haulier and you’re not using your smartphone as a business tool, you could be missing a trick.
Hauliers have...
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4016. Where Would London Be Without Logistics?
May 25, 2016
London is a vast, thriving city of nearly 10 million people living, working and enjoying their leisure time alongside one another. Those of us in the haulage industry, from hauliers to management, know that keeping a city the size of London ticking requires a constant flow of goods to be delivered d...
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4017. The ‘Wi-Fi Road' of the Future
May 25, 2016
As any seasoned member of the haulage industry can tell you, information can make the difference between a passable service and a great one. A well-informed front-end can ensure that clients are kept in the loop and that their expectations are kept well in line with what is achievable in the field. ...
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4018. Creating a Career Path for Logistics Professionals
May 25, 2016
The Freight and Transport association has recently brought in a new set of certifications, specifically for fleet managers. While qualifications in the delivery work administrative sector are nothing new, and many veterans of the industry will already have their Transport Management Certificate of P...
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4019. Knowing the Cost Per Mile Equals Accurate and Competitive Pricing
May 25, 2016
The world of the self-employed courier is very competitive. When you’re searching for self-employed courier jobs you have to compete with major contractors as well as other independent operators. All want the same job – and they’ll all go the extra mile to reduce their price and get the load. ...
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4020. Keeping Expenses Down and Revenues Up
May 25, 2016
Taking that first step from being employed by a logistics company to becoming a self-employed courier can be a daunting one. You are leaving the relative security of a regular job with a wage, pension and fringe benefits for a highly competitive world where you’ll be forced to search for self-employ...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
