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Trucks are often carrying valuable items, and as such are a target for thieves. Over 2,000 trucks are stolen in the UK every year and less than half of these are recovered. Truck theft costs millions of pounds every year and can easily destroy the livelihood of drivers, owners and operators. In addition to the immediate financial implications, the loss of client faith could put future business in jeopardy.
Isis Truck Insurance has put together some useful advice and tips to help prevent you and your livelihood becoming the latest victim of truck crime. (more…)
In Germany some creative minds have been coming up with ideas to make advertising on trucks more exciting. The adverts are printed on canvas covers, which are placed over the container portions of the trucks. In order to promote the new medium RollAd sponsored The Rhino Rolling Advertising Awards competition, which invited German advertising agencies to submit digital mock ups for proposed adverts.
A panel of judges evaluates the mock ups and the seven winning designs are created and showcased at the awards ceremony held in October every year.
Truck Insurance can also be known as Haulage Insurance. The cover available under a Truck Insurance policy is generally the same as a Haulage Insurance policy. In general terms the policy will provide cover for the Trucks themselves, dependant on the cover chosen, and any damage the truck may cause to any others, be that people or property. You will also be able to get Truck insurance for a fleet of vehicle as well as a single Truck. (more…)
Buying a used truck can save you a lot of money, but can also prove a risky business. Thousands of trucks and heavy goods vehicles are stolen each year and sold on to innocent road haulage vehicle drivers like you. If your truck is proven to be a stolen vehicle, you will have no legal right to the own it, and as such will loose the truck and the money you paid for it!
Apart from the problem of stolen trucks, many vehicles may have serious mechanical issues, which some shady vendors will disguise in order to make a sale. Before buying a used truck read our advice on how to get the best truck at the best price and how to avoid stolen vehicles. (more…)
Each year in the UK alone there are in excess of 20,000 road traffic accidents involving vans and Trucks.
As a professional driver you should set a good example of driving to others, as well as ensuring your own safety on the road. In addition to making our roads safer, driving responsibly can also help you to reduce the costs associated with accidents such as insurance, repairs, compensation and loss of earnings.
Below are some tips and advice on safe driving practice for Truck drivers. (more…)