611. A Case Study in the Benefits of Telematics
May 24, 2018
Alongside such developments as Artificial Intelligence, telematics are seen as a new wave of smart technologies that are revolutionising how transport companies operate. Telematics have changed the central concern of the haulage industry: whereas the broad objective of reducing fuel usage was once t...
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612. More Tax Breaks for Cleaner HGVs on the Roads
May 24, 2018
The UK government has signalled a tax overhaul for the HGV industry to be implemented by February 2019. This will see environmentally-friendly HGVs rewarded and older models punished. These reforms will be made through the Heavy Goods Levy to ensure that all haulage work uses the cleanest lorries av...
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613. Truck Driving Truths that are Stranger than Fiction
May 24, 2018
There’s no doubt we’ve all witnessed some pretty weird things happening in the course of carrying out our haulage jobs. Of course, the best thing is that they make great stories to share with incredulous friends and family.
For your entertainment, we’ve collected four crazy-but-true stories...
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614. Logistics Leaders Get a Leg Up Before Brexit
May 24, 2018
As Brexit gets closer and closer, haulage companies are growing increasingly concerned for the fate of the industry once England leaves the European Union. However, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) is running an event designed to help prepare logistics leaders for Brexit. The conference aims ...
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615. Tougher Testing for HGVs on the Horizon
May 24, 2018
The Driver and Vehicles Standards Agency(DVSA) testing service has a big impact on anyone doing delivery work. But last month a spokesperson for the Freight Transport Association claimed that it is no longer fulfilling its purpose.
In light of the Freight Transport Association’s recent call ...
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616. Pros and Cons for Hiring Younger Lorry Drivers
May 24, 2018
Anyone responsible for hiring new drivers to carry out haulage work will have faced this problem many times: do you go for the fresh-faced, enthusiastic but inexperienced young driver or do you give a job to an experienced, older trucker? It’s an interesting exercise to look at the pros and ...
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617. DVS: A New Safety Feature for the Logistics Industry
May 24, 2018
After much discussion, Transport for London (TfL) has finalised a star system that will be applied to Euro 6 vehicles to evaluate how much a driver can see from within their vehicle’s cab. The system, called the Direct Vision Standard (DVS)is due to be introduced in 2019. As the DVS will hav...
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618. Find the Fun in Faro After Dark
May 24, 2018
Faro is the ideal Portuguese destination for anyone looking for good nightlife. The city has a youthful student vibe with something on offer for everyone. Whether you like to dance the night away in a trendy club or prefer a nice relaxed drink at sunset, there are plenty of things to do in Faro at n...
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619. Truckers Can Get Free Eye Tests in the Vision Van
May 24, 2018
An exciting collaboration between the Road Haulage Association (RHA) and well-known opticians, Vision Express, has resulted in a fully equipped Vision Van taking to the roads of the UK.
This high-tech van transports a mobile eye-testing facility in a specially customised trailer and aims to ...
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620. The FTA: Your Fleet's Friend On and Off the Road
May 24, 2018
The UK’s Fleet Transport Association (FTA) is a huge organisation with a significant number of members, all of who are involved in haulage work in some capacity. When you consider the support it affords its members in terms of compliance training, advice and certification, it’s perhaps not surprisin...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
