For as long as the motor vehicle has been in existence, the ability to drive one and earn money for doing so has been a popular career choice for millions of people. From delivery drivers to taxis, truckers to chauffeurs and the more recent breed of enterprising Uber drivers, there…
If you regularly sit at the wheel of your car, enjoying the twists and turns of the road, the guttural, addictive sound of the engine and the art of perfecting gear changes, you may have spent countless nights wondering if you could turn your love of driving into a career.
A recent article in the Financial Times suggested that truck makers have been “putting the brakes on technological change” with EU parliamentarians suspicious of manufacturers in Europe that seem “strangely impervious” to the increasing trend of building vehicles that are more fuel efficient. We don’t think this is particularly fair,…
A career as a professional driver can be highly rewarding, challenging and full of adventure. After all, how far can you travel sat behind a desk in a nondescript office? If you’re reading this post, you’ve clearly decided that a career in driving is for you. Alternatively, you may already…
The history of the British motor industry doesn’t make for particularly pleasant reading. MG, Rover, TVR, British Leyland – the names of fallen greats are reminders of what was once a powerhouse of engineering. Despite this, we have built some truly memorable cars. What’s more, the effect they have had…
Back in 2009, the rules governing young lorry drivers changed to allow those as young as 18 to get behind the wheel. “I was over the moon,” said the excited son of a waste company-owning father. “It’s just better money, it’s just better everything.” Fast-forward seven years and the desire…
Christmas can be hectic. The festive period being synonymous with “Peace on Earth” doesn’t really hold true anymore – there are parties to go to, meals to cook, and the most stressful thing of all, presents to buy and deliver. Dropping off your presents to loved ones is a great…
All drivers have memories of that most dreaded time period in their lives – learning to drive.
You may have seen on YouTube recently a spike in the amount of videos shot with cameras on the dashboard. Here is a compilation (though, be warned, it features images of some pretty bad car crashes).
Tachographs are designed for the road. Our devices are fitted into vehicles the length and breadth of this country and many others. But not all roads were created equal.
It’s a fact of life that everyone understands, but few question – ice is slippery. You learn this quickly when you are a kid, and learn it even quicker if you end up falling over face first on it. But why is it so slippery?
It’s been a widely accepted fact for years – the world needs to find an alternative to fossil fuels. Our use of it has led to unrelenting progress, but our reliance on it can’t be sustained. But as of yet, nothing has come along that can act as a quick…
When most people think of Tachographs, they think about their two most obvious implications. One is their use in lorrys and trucks, and the other is their use in taxis. The UK has long been synonymous with the “Hackney Carriage”, or Black cab. While usually associated with London, they are…
With the Scottish referendum looming, people on both side of the border are facing up to the possibility that our long standing union may be coming to an end. There are several repercussions that will come into effect should Scotland choose to become independent, but weirdly, the severing of ties…
For years, the “demise of the UK motoring industry” has been a hotly discussed topic. Motoring magazines and TV shows moan that we aren’t building cars any more, and the issue is often discussed by political parties when they talk about Britain’s declining manufacturing trade. But you would be forgiven…
Roads and motorways are the backbone of our modern consumerist lifestyle. Since paved highways were introduced to the UK by the Romans, they have become arguably the most integral part of our industrial system. They are incredibly important to pretty much every business in the country, including ours. Here are…
When making long exhausting treks across the UK, service stations play a major role in providing comfort and convenience to long distance lorry drivers, often supplying a temporary home away from home when necessities like food, drink and sleep are required. Of course, the UK’s service stations vary massively in…
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