Fuel represents one of the highest costs for couriers and transport companies, so getting the most out of every drop should be a priority. Couriers can find themselves driving a range of different vehicles on journeys, which can vary greatly in length. Therefore, it’s no wonder that they burn through a huge amount of fuel. […]
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Transport providers and the Olympics
Apr
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It has taken many years to plan, but the London 2012 Summer Olympics is almost upon us. It won’t just be the athletes, their coaches, visiting dignitaries and ticket holders descending on the capital for the Games; transport providers will still be travelling in and out of London as they deliver goods all over the […]
Driver habits changing due to soaring fuel costs
Oct
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Couriers and hauliers are seeing less traffic on the roads as the increasing cost of petrol is forcing people to cut down on their car journeys. Figures from the AA show that petrol sales in the first six months of 2011 were 1.7bn litres less than in the same period three years ago. They believe […]
Motorway speed limit to be geared up?
Sep
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Couriers and transport companies could find the motorways moving much faster by 2013. The government has proposed a public consultation to increase the speed limit on the country’s motorways to 80mph, due to advances in vehicle safety and technology. However, there are no plans to increase the limit for lorries above 7.5 tonnes, which will […]
Truckers to get separate motorway stops
Jun
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Roads minister Mike Penning has announced that the Government is to establish separate motorway stops for trucks. Mr Penning said the Government is introducing the change to the current policy, which doesn’t allow trucks to use the facility of service areas. The new proposal, which will be of huge benefit to many hauliers and pallet […]