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European Haulage – Pros and Cons

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There are several issues facing continental and international haulage firms right now. The migrant situation in Calais has already had a lot of negative repercussions on UK based haulage firms. This only adds to the myriad of EU legislations that face any truck or lorry company wishing to work abroad….

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Operation Stack

Operation Stack

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You may have seen recently a huge line of lorries stuck in queues when a French ferry operator, MyFerryLink, went on strike. This caused chaos at the Dover ferry port, and the lines of lorries were parked along the M20, the main motorway between London and the port, until the…

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The Lorry Drivers Diet

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When you’re on the road its easy to get out of shape, if you’re in the mindset of eating from service stations or grabbing “easy” foods then your bound to gain a few extra pounds. Many drivers tend to get fed up of eating the same types of fast food…

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What makes a good service station?

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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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