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lorry tagged articles (0-25 of 128) Related Tags: automotive, haulage, lorry driver, lorry drivers, lorries, road haulage, groupage, owner operators, jobs, haulage jobs, haulage companies, owner operator, haulage work, freight exchange, backload Talking To People With Horse Lorries For Sale - Horses are some the most enjoyable animals that you find yourself owning. There are plenty of places out there that cater just to horse owners and their horses. The Lorry Driver’s Travel Checklist - On a long haul road haulage job, a lorry driver can be on the road for days or even weeks That’s a long time for something to go wrong with your lorry – and if you are stuck by the side of the road waiting for help and paying for repairs, you and your company will be losing time and money Pimp My Lorry! - When you spend more time in your lorry than you do at home, it’s only natural to want to make it into a comfortable living environment But did you know that some of our country’s lorry drivers have installed stylish portable fridges and cookers and even Christmas trees to make their lorries more lovable More Lorry Driver Urban Legends - I’ve written about lorry driver urban legends before, but they just keep cropping up all over the internet I’m not sure quite why lorry drivers and their vehicles often seem to be at the centre of these kinds of stories – my theory is that it’s the lorry drivers themselves who spread them while running haulage jobs and... Top Tips to Land That Lorry Job - While jobs become more competitive in other industries thanks to the credit crunch, it’s still relatively easy to get a haulage job A huge portion of the workforce will be retiring in the next 10 years, so it’s a great opportunity for lorry drivers to move on to bigger and better things 5 Biggest Haulage Heists - Every lorry driver knows that theft is one of risks of their profession Lorry trailers, often filled with valuable goods, have long been tempting targets for haulage thieves, and this kind of crime is believed to cost the haulage and groupage industry over £100 million every year Lorry Drivers in Film…5 Villains and a Hero! - Those of us who work in haulage companies sometimes wonder what we’ve done to deserve such a villainous portrayal in the film world Especially in B movies and horror films, it seems that every time someone runs into trouble on a deserted highway, the bad guy inevitably turns out to be a lorry driver… The Driver, ‘Duel’ (1971) The lead character in this movie (Steven Spielberg’s debut film as a director) makes the foolish mistake of aggressively overtaking a tanker truck on a deserted mountain road Haulage Pirates – The Rise of Diesel Rustling - The rising price of fuel has already caused many woes for owner operators and haulage companies in recent months Protests have been held by lorry drivers around the world, worried about the effect that the spiralling cost of diesel is having on their businesses Why Not Become a Lorry Driver? - If you think of lorry drivers in England, you probably get the same common stereotype in your head – a middle aged white man There’s a good reason for that – they dominate the industry Tips For First Time Lorry Drivers - Make no mistake about it; being behind the wheel of a lorry for the first time is hugely intimidating No matter how many years you have been driving a car for, nothing can prepare you for the sheer number of controls, the view and the responsibility you need to get a handle on when you first climb into your haulage vehicle’s cab Giving Trucking A Bad Name – 3 Lorry Driving Scoundrels - Having been exploring Facebook lately, the reputation of the lorry driving haulage industry is clearly in need of a tune up The number of groups created to slander the profession and express personal dislikes is enormous, and despite a recent survey claiming over half the participants see lorry drivers as unsung heroes of their community, the less then neutral source (Clearstone – a haulage recruitment company) makes me slightly sceptical that attitudes are changing... December 2008 – the Top Five Computer Games Involving Lorries - The Top Five Computer Games Involving Lorries Lorries are an every day sight on our roads and motorways, ubiquitous in modern life and a common sight (and sometimes annoyance) for drivers A lorry in the next lane is as much a part of road life as cat’s eyes or yellow speed cameras Top Five Most Hazardous Lorry Loads - Most lorry drivers transport ordinary goods to their destination, pickup their backload if they’ve arranged one, and drive back Most will need some kind of identification, even if it’s only a name tag, or possibly a security pass LGV And HGV Driver Training In The UK - If you fancy a life on the road, or if you’ve just dreamed of being a lorry driver since you were a kid, a career as a Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) driver could be for you HGV drivers employed by a haulage company get to travel all over the UK and Europe, and the pay... Alternate Fuels For Lorries - So, we all know that the price of haulage fuel in the UK is ridiculous at the moment, with lorry fuel costing 50p per litre in the UK as compared to 25p per litre in mainland Europe It really is a rip off bleeding us dry HGV Insurance – Truck and Lorry Cover - Vehicles that weigh more that 4 tons are termed HGV, which stands for Heavy Goods Vehicles Another term used for HGV is LGV Avoiding an Accident: The Overworked Lorry Driver’s Guide - Everybody knows that tiredness is a major cause of traffic accidents, and everybody knows that lorry drivers work a huge amount of hours Unsurprisingly, the two often combine with catastrophic results – indeed, a recent report revealed that of all the accidents that involved injuries or deaths on British roads over the last... The 5 Best Fictional Lorries - The world of haulage and lorry driving has never been seen as the most glamorous, despite there being some truly memorable lorries in the world of film and television Here are 5 of my favourites… 5 A Guide to Lorry Spotting - Try starting a conversation with most people (aside from the haulage companies) about trucks, and they’ll be asleep before you even get to discuss the merits of a mid-lift axle But it seems that there is a new guard emerging – a breed so dedicated and eagle-eyed, that they are turning the talent of high speed number plate reading into an art form Combat Haulage – Lorries in the British Army - The Royal Logistics Corps is the arm of the British Army that deals with supply, rail and road haulage and distribution The Army would be lost without adequate supplies, both in peace and wartime, and the Corps is their link to ammunition, essentials and medical supplies Horsebox Transport - How A Well Fitted Horsebox Will Give A Stress Free Ride To Your Horse - Any type of horse transport can stress both you and your horse. With careful preparation, however, horse transport can be a fun and stress free experience. Good preparation can take all the anxiety out of the equation and make traveling with your horse or pony, the fun experience it was meant to be. The Top 5 Oddball Lorry News Stories of 2008 - Ask the vast majority of lorry drivers and owner operators if the year has been kind to them, and they’ll most likely laugh Spiralling fuel costs, extra legislation and low emission zones have made the life of the road haulage driver even more stressful than before 10 Ways Owner Operators Can Cut Their Fuel Bills - If you read any lorry-centric news sites at the moment, you’ll be aware that times are not exactly good Fuel prices are higher than ever, there are taxes to enter major city centres and to top it all off the whole world is suffering from an economic downturn 3 Lorry Stories – Spot The Fake One - Over the years, the truck driver has made for a great series of stories Amidst the standard tales of traffic jams, incredible journeys and more incredible bad driving, when involved with a freight exchange, you hear the type of outlandish tales more commonly associated with fishermen Hardest Places to Deliver a Load - Each time you travel along the motorway, you are bound to see lorries lining the inside lane However, what we often tend to forget, is that these lorries do in fact have a final destination [1][2][3][4][5][6]»	BigFreeArticles.com is operated by MJE Sales, LLC. 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