2431. Ringing in 2018: New Year's Resolutions for Hauliers
January 23, 2018
New Year's resolutions are always a hot topic of conversation when January rolls around. Give up smoking, lay off the lagers, run the London Marathon, call your mother more often – no matter what your vices or personal aspirations, there's nothing like the clean slate of a brand new year to get you ...
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2432. 10 Ingenious Ways of Reusing Shipping Containers
January 23, 2018
Perhaps only those in the transport industry can really understand just how influential an invention the seemingly humble shipping container has been. Recognised as one of the most impactful innovations of the twentieth century, it has affected globalisation in such a way as to completely change the...
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2433. Oil 4 Wales for the Win: New 24-Hour Truck Stop in Brecon
January 23, 2018
In welcome news for UK haulage companies with drivers regularly delivering loads to, from and around Wales, oil distributor Oil 4 Wales has launched a new 24-hour truck stop at its Brecon depot, providing a much-needed facility for the local transport industry. A Family Affair Oil ...
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2434. Food for Thought for Hauliers: Safe Stopping
January 22, 2018
For anyone who makes a living doing delivery work, safe driving is of paramount importance. It's all too easy to take our own skills for granted, and lapsing into complacency with an "it's not me, it's always the other driver" attitude is dangerous, to say the least. The responsibility of road safet...
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2435. Long-Distance Love: Valentine's Day Tips for Lorry Drivers
January 22, 2018
Being a lorry driver is not your regular job. So, if you're out on the road all week at odd hours doing haulage jobs and earning the readies to bring home the bacon, you really can't be expected to keep up the romance, right? Wrong. Just because you're not physically there every night, you’re not le...
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2436. Long-Distance Love: Valentine's Day Tips for Lorry Drivers
January 22, 2018
Being a lorry driver is not your regular job. So, if you're out on the road all week at odd hours doing haulage jobs and earning the readies to bring home the bacon, you really can't be expected to keep up the romance, right? Wrong. Just because you're not physically there every night, you’re not le...
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2437. Safe & Sound in Winter: How to Kit Out Your Lorry
January 22, 2018
Still looking for an ideal new year’s resolution? Here’s one of our favourites: creating an emergency kit for your truck. I don't need to remind you that the winter months can make haulage jobs pretty tough, especially in January when temperatures generally hit an annual low. Make sure that you're p...
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2438. The Effects of Chinese New Year on UK Supply Chains
January 22, 2018
Having just taken a break to celebrate New Year’s Eve, it’s important to remember that Chinese New Year is just around the corner, too. Your colleagues in China will soon be off the radar, as their two-week festivities begin on 16 February and last until 2 March.
You’re probably wondering ho...
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2439. Fend Off Fires: A Lorry Driver's Guide to Safety Equipment
January 22, 2018
Let’s start 2018 the right way: safely. As I’m sure you know, trucks are fire hazards and, when you’re working haulage jobs, it’s crucial for lorry drivers like yourselves to prepare for fire safety in your vehicles. You don’t want to lose your truck or its cargo to the flames!
The Legal Req...
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2440. Sip, Swirl, Swallow: A Sommelier's Guide to Croatian Wine
January 22, 2018
The excitement about Croatian wine has taken some time to reach our blustery shores here in the UK. However, Croatians have been perfecting their craft for thousands of years, from the sandy soils of Korcula to the red clay of Istria. Recently, Croatia has become the holiday destination for everyone...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
