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Lyall Cresswell - ArticlesLyall Cresswell is the Managing Director for the Transport Exchange Group. Haulage Exchange, their freight exchange for the 7.5 tonne and above market, offers an independent environment for its members to swap backloads. Safe Driving Around HGVsIntimidated by HGVs on the road? Learn more about how to drive safely around them.
Safe Driving Around HGVs
For some people, an HGV is an annoyance when they encounter one on the road. For others, they are a source of fear. It's easy to see why car drivers can be frustrated,... Postman Cat Amongst the PigeonsWith the current state of the Royal Mail, and all the postal delays, you may feel that a chimpanzee would do a better job than your current postie, and who knows you could even be right. The truth is that animals have been working courier jobs for centuries, and as... Postman Pat: Why He Should Have Been a CourierPostman Pat is probably the most reliable, friendly and responsible postman in the world. And deep down, we all wish he was the one delivering our post, particularly given the current state of the British Royal Mail.
His red van and black cat are images instilled in minds all over the... Lucky Mascots For Van DriversFor as long as cars have been on the road, drivers have been adorning their windshields with lucky amulets designed to provide them with safety on their long journeys. These amulets differ throughout the world, from the evil eyes of Turkey and the Middle East to the slightly stranger rabbit... Ice Road TruckersAsk yourself - could you spend three months driving a truck in sub-zero conditions with only snatches of sleep for days on end? Could you drive that truck loaded with 88,000 pounds of haulage companies' cargo across what amounts to a two inch thick sheet of compressed ice? Could you... Top Ten Tips For Reducing Fuel ConsumptionWith the rising cost of fuel around the globe, courier work is becoming increasingly expensive. Drivers and companies are having to pay more and more per trip, which is taking its toll on the courier industry. But there are a few ways couriers can cut down on their expensive petrol... Women on the RoadTraditionally, the trucking industry has been a man's world, and transport contracts have seldom been entered into by females. But it is now the 21st century, and it is important to remember that women are not only entitled to, but actually increasingly do, work in the haulage industry.
It is estimated... The Best and Worst Roundabouts in the UKRoundabouts, rotary systems, islands or traffic circles, whatever you decide to call them one thing's certain, we Brit's have a love affair with roundabouts. Whilst Americans may not understand them, Kevin Beresford's book on the best roundabouts of Britain became an instant bestseller here in the United Kingdom. There is... The Roadkill Café - You Kill It, We Grill ItThose employed in delivery work in the United States appear to have a much better deal than us in the United Kingdom. Not only do they rarely have to put up with roundabouts and Victorian road-layouts, but they also have long stretches of freeways and classic American diners in which... Dekotora - Works of Trucking ArtDekotora is an emerging fashion for customising trucks that originated in Japan. It's a craze that's making motorways more interesting and truck stops brighter places to visit, as lorry drivers increasingly put aside their dull delivery work liveries and opt for artistic haulage vehicles.
In Britain, we are used to seeing...
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