751. Tech on the Open Road - Essentials for Your Next Road Trip
March 20, 2018
Taking a wrong turn and ending up somewhere odd and unfamiliar is a feature of all good road trips. It’s not quite the same, after all, if you get from A to B without a bit on unscheduled excitement. However, some aspects of the road trip – such as cold hands and warm drinks – are things that, in 20...
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752. Know Your Markets: B2B, B2C & C2X
March 19, 2018
For all the talk of the decline in physical shopping centres and the rise of internet retail giants, it is easy to forget the monumental logistical operation that takes place every day behind the headlines. With the rise of online shopping in all of its forms, availability of courier work to support...
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753. It's AI Time: How Artificial Intelligence Can Improve Your Operations
March 19, 2018
As futuristic as artificial intelligence may sound, the days of it being a distant sci-fi dream are long gone. Although we may not always notice it, artificial intelligence has become a key behind-the-scenes component of many aspects of our day-to-day lives, from the virtual personal assistant on yo...
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754. Grey Fleets: The Problems & Perks Explained
March 19, 2018
Put simply, ‘grey fleet’ is the term for private vehicles put to business use. This happens in many industries and occupations, but is most common in courier work, where employees often work locally and to a flexible schedule. Making deliveries is no longer a job for company vans alone, a fact that ...
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755. 11 Reasons Why You Can't Miss this Transport Conference
March 19, 2018
It is the most wonderful time of the year again – so be sure to don those comfy walking shoes and head to Coventry for the Microlise Transport Conference 2018. Europe’s largest transport conference should have earned a prize place on the calendars of haulage companies, owner drivers and logistic man...
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756. Why Every Lorry Driver Needs a Sat Nav
March 19, 2018
Recently, GPSs have become invaluable tools for haulage companies. They take your HGV’s specifications into consideration and provide real-time traffic details to help make delivery work an easier and more cost-effective process.
What is a Satellite Navigation System?
Using three sat...
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757. Top Tips for Protect Your Trucks from Theft
March 19, 2018
Time for a serious talk about vehicle theft. As you’re probably aware, haulage companies and freight forwarders are a prime target for this kind of robbery, particularly during delivery work when trucks are filled with valuable cargo and equipment that could be resold. To avoid becoming a victim of ...
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758. Tesla HGV: Is This the Future?
March 19, 2018
You probably remember the buzz around Tesla last autumn, which is when the company announced its prototype electric heavy goods vehicle that would make delivery work more environmentally friendly.
With production beginning in 2019 and many UK haulage companies pre-ordering these vehicles, it...
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759. Key Experts Share Key Skills for 2018
March 19, 2018
With an anticipated 45,000 skilled driver deficit looming in the not so distant future, the potential impact on the transportation industry at all levels must be addressed now. Whether you are an independent owner driver or the HR manager of a large fleet, the massive changes ahead caused by Brexit ...
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760. Get Smart: Jargon Busting on the Road
March 19, 2018
You’ve probably heard the terms ‘smart vehicles’ and ‘smart roads’ thrown around quite a bit lately. Well, with Highways England’s plans to convert motorways into Smart Highways by 2030, it seems like connected Vehicles and Intelligent Transport Systems are the future for UK hauliers and owner drive...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
