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Learn the CB radio lingo

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Learn the CB radio lingo

Are you familiar with CB slang? Do you know your Evil Knievels from your flying doughnuts? If not, have a read through our guide below and you’ll avoid being a mud duck and instead be 10-8 to knowing the CB lingo! What is CB radio? Citizens band, or ‘CB’ is a mobile radio system that allows short-distance communication between individuals. CB originated in the US in the late 1940s, and within 20 years it had become a common feature of trucks all over the country. Truckers would use them to communicate with each other, and they became increasingly popular following...

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Does the UK truck driving industry have an employee turnover issue?

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Does the UK truck driving industry have an employee turnover issue?

Truck drivers are the lifeblood of almost every industry in the world. Without them, there would be mass shortages in every area, from food and water to clothing, furniture, building materials and oil (and a whole lot more). So, with trucks playing such an important role in our lives, does the industry have an employee turnover issue? And if so, why? What the stats say about driver turnover Firstly, the answer is yes, the UK truck driving industry has an employee turnover issue (as do most countries). And the latest statistics by Driverrequire.co.uk bear that out. In their 2021 study,...

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Have you driven any of these iconic UK roads?

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Have you driven any of these iconic UK roads?
There’s nothing like jumping into your wagon, pulling out of the yard, hitting the road and heading to your first customer. And if you’re lucky, you might travel along some of the UK’s most scenic and iconic roads while you’re in your HGV.

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Does the UK have a road freight crime issue?

Posted by Gavin Taylor on

Does the UK have a road freight crime issue?
It’s estimated that road freight crime costs the UK over £250 million per year...

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Truck Stuff partners with clearpay

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Truck Stuff partners with clearpay

We've recently installed a new way to purchase items on our website. Simply select 'clearpay' at checkout and split the cost over four interest free payments, rather than paying in one lump sum. Shop now, pay later! 

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