The Ford Focus Electric can reach top speeds of 85mph and travel up to 100 miles on a single The electric car movement is finally getting traction after years of travelling in the slow lane. Supporters of electric transport will see the car giant’s release as a major coup for the industry. The car comes […]
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Mayor of London proposes Safer Lorry Charge to protect cyclists
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Mayor of London, Boris Johnson recently proposed a ‘Safer Lorry Charge’ aimed at protecting the many cyclists in the nation’s capital. Any LGV not fitted with the correct cyclist protective equipment could face heavy fines under the new proposal. The purpose of the charge is to reduce the number of cyclists involved in accidents in […]
Truck drivers putting themselves at risk by not using safety belts
Sep
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A new study carried out by Volvo has found that half of truck drivers do not use their safety belts. The survey interviewed 700 truck drivers in Sweden – a country with a reputation for being more safety-conscious than most. In the EU alone, over 7000 lives would be saved every year if more road […]
How to cope with winter driving
Sep
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With another distinctly average summer behind us, before you know it, winter will knocking on our doors. Accompanying it will be rain, snow, sleet, and all manner of unpredictable weather conditions. With the aid of this guide, you will hopefully be well prepared for any circumstance. Pack supplies There’s no need to go overboard, but […]
Moving House? Useful Packing Tips.
Aug
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With many students soon to be moving into new houses and halls of residence, we want to give all of you prospective movers a few tips to make your transition as stress-free as possible. Plan ahead. It’s easy to miscalculate the amount of time it takes to pack all your worldly possessions into little cardboard […]
Fancy a pint whilst posting your parcel?
Aug
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A pub in a small town in East Sussex is offering punters the chance to grab a pint whilst posting their mail, as The Nutley Arms, Nutley, becomes an outreach site for post office services. The establishment near Uckfield will receive regular visits from the sub-postmistress of Ridgewood Post Office, Sue Gothard, during the week […]
New law for truck drivers
Aug
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The new law, which was implemented in July this year, gives the police the right to stop anyone considered to be driving in an inconsiderate or careless manner and issue them with a fixed penalty notice (FPN). The Department for Transport (DfT) intend to increase safety on the roads with the new law – in […]
How are truck drivers viewed by the public?
Aug
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A bit of Friday Fun. Truck drivers have had to put up with many stereotypes over the years, how many of those in the classic comedy video above are actually true? Even roadside cafes have to pass health and safety tests these days!
Britain’s most expensive parking space goes on sale
Aug
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Britain’s most expensive parking space has gone on sale for the eye-watering price of £300,000 – almost twice the price of the average home in England and Wales, which stands at £162,000. For your money you could get a rather uninspiring 11ft by 21ft open air spot, with each square foot costing £1,299. The parking […]
Post Office Strikes Causing Problems?
Aug
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With major disruption within the Post Office seemingly a never-ending news story, it is understandable that disruption to postal services is a significant concern for businesses and individuals alike. Delivery Quote Compare aim to provide a stress free and reliable solution to your parcel delivery dilemmas. In order to help you choose the service that […]