The Widespread Misery of Extreme Weather

With the worst snow many of us have ever seen, the last two weeks have been a living nightmare for the transport and logistics industry. It may get worse but we have something that may help you deal with these extreme conditions in the future.

With reporters forecasting millions of pounds worth of damage to UK roads, our delivery routes are getting more and more challenging with huge potholes just another hazard we have to deal with. As a result of the snow and ice, accidents are rife on the roads and national news bulletins showed many drivers were unable to get their trucks moving.

The financial implication to the industry is millions and economists estimate that 40% of the UK workforce did not get into work at some point last week costing the economy as much as £1.2 billion a day.

In 2011 TIR will officially launch its brand new, pioneering training innovation which is specifically geared towards helping drivers prepare for driving in the extreme weather conditions we are currently experiencing. It will also demonstrate how drivers can drive more economically to reduce fuel consumption and thereby increase profitability per load. For more information contact us on 08456 434 494.

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