Winter Tips for Truckers
The winter season is a challenging time for the HGV sector as the combination of worse weather and increased activity creates too many opportunities for accidents. As a result, it’s 20% more likely that vehicles will be in an accident … Continue reading
Fleet Management For Extreme Weather
Extreme weathers are typical in winter, from bitter cold climates to fierce gale-force winds. All these will significantly impact your fleet of vehicles, no matter how big or small. With high fuel and living costs, trying to be more efficient … Continue reading
Case Study: Home Bargains, Amesbury
A small town in the south of England, typical in every way except for its unique claim to fame. What might that be? It happens to be the oldest town in the world. No, such an accolade does not fall … Continue reading
Case Study: BWDC
As a council, the BWDC (Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council) is accountable for issues such as environmental protection, fuel costs, energy use, and carbon reduction. When dealing with large vehicle fleets, these factors become even more important. Vital as a … Continue reading
FORS Accreditation Requirements for Best Practice
In certain industries, accreditations can help you on your way to not only gaining extra knowledge but also gaining extra custom through trust and reputation. By having accreditations under your belt, you can build brand awareness, show your knowledge, and … Continue reading
Driver Fatigue Prevention
Guidelines to help Prevent Driver Fatigue: Help Keep Your Employees Safe This is in large parts because of the amount of time that commercial drivers, especially fleet drivers, spend on the road. Working long hours without sleep, unconventional work … Continue reading
European Road Rules
We all know that our road systems change when we’re abroad. For instance, everybody bar Malta, Cyprus, Ireland and the United Kingdom drives on the right side of the road, so be sure you remember that important fact before you … Continue reading
Stereotypes on the Road
Women Drivers You’re minding your own business sitting in the service station car park and in rolls a woman driver. You have your doubts, watching her try to park her Ford KA in a busy car park, especially as a … Continue reading
Tales from the Road: Trucking Stories
Great Wheels of Fire One driver tells the story of a job when he was driving through the Colorado mountains, winding his way very carefully and slowly through the twisting roads. Another truck came flying past him and as he … Continue reading
