Thousands of trucks and lorries are flying down the motorways of England every single day, transporting goods to wherever they are needed. If you are driving a truck long-distance or run a company where drivers work for you, you will probably understand the issues surrounding long-distance drives, including drivers getting tired, meeting deadlines and more.

Transcare has put together some ways to increase efficiency on long-distance truck rides, so read on to find out more.

Plan Routes In Advance

Take the time to consider your route carefully before heading off on the trip. This includes checking which route would be the most efficient, as well as checking for road closures and potential traffic that could affect you. You can use GPS navigation or apps on phones to give you real-time traffic updates.

Optimise Rest Stops

Another thing to plan before you set off is where you are going to stop on the way. It is recommended you stop driving every four hours, so you should plan where you might be at this time. Check if rest stops have everything you need when you stop, such as places to refuel, use the toilet, grab something to eat etc. Stopping at places which have all these things will reduce the need to stop in multiple locations to achieve these goals.

Do Admin First

There’s nothing worse than getting to your location and still having to fill out paperwork before you finish your journey. Try to prioritise your admin before you drive, or even complete it at rest stops to maximise efficiency. Your primary focus should be on completing the journey and driving safely, so minimising admin during the trip will be extremely beneficial.

Service Vehicle Regularly

Something that can stop a long-distance ride in its tracks is a problem with the vehicle. This can cause deadlines to be missed, which can lead to loss of profits. Or issues while driving could result in an accident, causing injury to the driver and damage to the goods being transported.

This is why it is vital to service vehicles regularly, especially ahead of a long-distance drive. This will ensure

Truck Servicing From Transcare

Here at Transcare, we are the perfect company to partner with if you are looking to increase efficiency on long-distance truck rides that you or your drivers are taking. This is why we offer complete lorry maintenance services to help you manage your vehicle fleet, whether you have five trucks or one hundred.

We have years of experience in helping to improve the efficiency of commercial fleet vehicles, giving you the peace of mind that the vehicle you are driving long-distance is performing optimally. We are able to repair your truck in-person, or on the road with mobile repair facilities.

If you’d like to find out more about how Transcare can help you, get in touch with us today.