531. FTA Looks for Support on the Black Route
April 09, 2019
As champions of the UK logistics industry, the FTA (Freight Transport Association) provides a much-needed voice to the government on behalf of the sector. The association carries out vital on-going work that benefits the haulage industry and one of its latest campaigns has been a call to the Welsh A...
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532. New Rules for Trailer Registration for UK Hauliers Heading to Europe
April 09, 2019
For any HGV drivers that travel to Europe to do haulage work, the fact that a new ruling on the registration of trailers has recently come into effect is extremely important. At the end of March 2019, the UK ratified the UN 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic, which means that anyone planning to ...
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533. Learning Programme Promotes Optimal Sleep for Haulage Drivers
April 09, 2019
With the affects of sleep deprivation one of the leading causes of accidents for haulage drivers, the issue is understandably a high profile one. While mandatory rest breaks and highly visible roadside campaigns are going some way to reduce the worrying statistics of recent years, it remains an on-g...
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534. Introducing ADT and Sfara's Driver Safety Solution
April 09, 2019
Safety is paramount for company managers and owners, but controlling a fleet of courier drivers when they’re out on the road can be tricky. Applied Driving Techniques (ADT) and Sfara have introduced a change in fleet telematics that aims to create a driver safety solution to not only diagnose behavi...
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535. New Speed Cameras Catching Red Light Runners
April 09, 2019
Merseyside owner drivers need to be aware that a new speed camera is being trialled by police. This camera not only catches speeding vehicles but has been designed to catch red light jumpers too. Known as ‘speed on green’ cameras, they are part of a new innovation that aims to improve safety on the ...
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536. How to Avoid Tired Tyres and Prevent Unexpected Mishaps
April 09, 2019
For anyone who makes a living transporting courier loads across the city, nothing is more important than keeping your vehicle (or fleet) maintained and in good working order. Making the ‘daily walk around’ a habit is the best way to ensure you’re staying on top of any potential issues – and one of t...
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537. EV Market Progress: What's Changing in the Industry?
April 09, 2019
Everyone knows our industry is thriving, but we can’t deny the impact the companies we work for have on the environment. Air pollution is a hot topic and evidence suggests that many of the UK’s cities have air so dirty that it exceeds the legal limits. People in courier work need to be aware of how ...
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538. Gridserve Glory: Changing the Face of EV Charging
April 09, 2019
How green is your courier work? If you’ve already switched to an EV (electric vehicle) good for you! If you haven’t, you’re probably at least considering it – or thinking that one day soon you’re really going to have to start considering it…You’ve also probably heard concerns about the lack of infra...
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539. The Industry Knock-on Effects of Rising Fuel Costs
April 09, 2019
Courier drivers face many problems, but the rising cost of fuel is a recurring issue causing knock-on effects year after year. Due to the ever-increasing prices, some delivery companies are forced to make drastic changes, resulting in drivers being out of jobs and slower advancements when it comes t...
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540. Intralogistics: Are You Prepared to Keep Up With the Future?
April 09, 2019
Things are always changing in the delivery industry, and it’s important for courier companies to be on the lookout for developments in order to keep their business moving with the future.
For companies to keep on top of the ever-growing consumer demand for quicker, more reliable deliveries, ...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
