Working as a long haul truck driver is a big responsibility, where you’re managing a large vehicle whilst ensuring the proper delivery of important goods and services. This lifestyle can have a broad appeal, allowing you to get out on the open road and enjoy your own company on a daily basis. But there are…
If you’re an HGV driver that transports goods, then depending on the company you work for there’s a high chance that you may have to make an international trip at some point in your career – in 2021 alone, 2.4 million tonnes of goods were exported from the UK by HGVs. Of course, if you…
In the current heatwave, it’s important to stay safe and protected against the effects of the heat and the sun. Contrary to what people may think, being in a vehicle doesn’t make you immune to these effects – in fact, it is even more important to stay safe in the heat when you’re driving, since…
As much as the hot weather is welcomed after a wet and miserable winter season, the heat can be hard to deal with. This isn’t just the case with humans, but the heat can also lead to issues with vehicles, including HGVs. As an HGV driver, you’ll want to keep an eye out for some…
If any of your commercial vehicles are fitted with a tail lift, then, by law, they must undergo a LOLER (The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998) Thorough Examination at least twice every year. This is to ensure that your tail lifts are safe to operate and are in compliance with the necessary regulations…
In today’s competitive business landscape, maintaining a positive brand image and ensuring operational efficiency is crucial for sustained success. For companies like Transcare, a leading provider of transportation services, the implementation of a well-managed vehicle fleet can significantly enhance both aspects. In this article, we explore the benefits of a vehicle fleet and how fleet…
In the transportation industry, the comfort and safety of drivers and passengers are paramount. One crucial component that significantly contributes to both aspects is the vehicle’s air conditioning system. For companies like Transcare, ensuring reliable air conditioning in fleets of trucks and lorries is vital. In this article, we explore why air conditioning is important…
In the fast-paced transportation industry, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and safety is paramount. Tachographs play a crucial role in monitoring and recording essential data related to driving time, speed, and rest periods. For companies like Transcare, understanding tachographs and ensuring their proper calibration and repairs are what we specialise in. In this article, we delve into…
If you have a fleet of HGV lorries, then it is likely that these will be fitted with tachographs, at least they should be. These are required by law to be in place when driving an HGV, which is why it is important that you do so. Read on below as we tell you all…
Lorry drivers spend their days (or nights) travelling up and down the country, experiencing both the frustrations of standstill traffic and the joys of empty roads with awe-inspiring surrounding views. However, as dictated by regulations, they must stop for regular breaks for the sake of their wellbeing, with this being measured through the use of…