Jul
28
Press Release: Arrow Light Haulage
Subject: Publications of three e-books to help freelance couriers, hauliers and the transport industry.
Word count - 880
Credit Crunch - Learning lessons from history
In the last recession many families substituted the main income by becoming taxi drivers. Now the world has moved on but the problem is the same.
With [...]
Jul
28
Image via WikipediaThe long-awaited Corporate Manslaughter Act has now arrived, and here’s a brief summary of what senior management need to know in order to stay compliant.
Firstly, the new Act does not actually impose any new duties, so if you are certain that you currently comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), [...]
Jul
28
Image via WikipediaJust found this little snippet on the ‘net, and I felt this was a touching tribute from one driver to another.
UPS driver make final ’special delivery’
So when Hornagold died this week of lung cancer, longtime co-worker Michael McGowan agreed to take him on one last delivery.
McGowan transported Hornagold’s body from Davenport Funeral home [...]
Jul
28
The biggest pains facing the courier/ freight industry?
Filed Under Courier World, Current affairs, General, Sales skills for couriers, guest blogger | 1 Comment
Apart from soaring fuel prices and the economy being on the brink of recession which we can’t, on our own, do anything about.
Let’s instead look at the ways couriers can each improve their own lot by having extra tools and learning additional skills.
My questions are:
What would a struggling or start up business in the courier/ [...]
Jul
28
A courier lifesaver?
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Image via WikipediaDAO, a term that could be life saving to couriers!
I have been talking with Romany Thresher from Direct Assist Online about virtual assistants and what they can do for couriers.
If you are an owner driver, with no partner to help you (or they don’t have the required skills) and you need to do [...]
Jul
28
NEW BBC TV SHOW LOOKING FOR BUSINESSES
BBC Three are looking for businesses that are struggling in any area for a new TV show. From personnel problems to money matters if your company is in need of top expert advice we may be able to help you.
If you think that your business would benefit from expert [...]
Jul
27
Image via WikipediaWhat are dangerous goods?
Dangerous goods are liquid or solid substances and articles containing them, that have been tested and assessed against internationally-agreed criteria - a process called classification - and found to be potentially dangerous (hazardous) when carried. Dangerous goods are assigned to different Classes depending on their predominant hazard.
What are the classes?
1 [...]
Jul
26
Road tax - have your say.
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Image via Wikipedia Yes, it’s true the Govenment wants to know what we think on road taxes etc.
Select Committee wants your views on road taxes and charges
The House of Commons Transport Committee is to look at road taxes and charges. It has several questions it wants answered, including what taxes and charges are paid to [...]
Jul
26
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The transport industry news from Robin Dickeson, of SMMT.
Good news from the London Low Emission Zone
Transport News Brief heard that some operators thought that Transport for London had dropped its policy of a 28-day grace period after a vehicle was first spotted in the LEZ. So, we called TfL; this [...]
Jul
24
Marketing phrases, from an envelope to an elephant!
Filed Under Courier shop interviews, General | 3 Comments
Delivering everything from an envelope to an elephant is a very powerful marketing phrase and it stays in peoples minds. When discussing website copy with Jeff at Rienne Business Consulting he suggested this line, but only if we had actually delivered an elephant… Elephant need delivering?
Well actually, Arrow Light Haulage has delivered an elephant, not [...]