IDLING: FLUSH THIS HABIT OUT OF YOUR SYSTEM AND SAVE YOUR BUSINESS! Part One

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“Taofik had just passed Benin By-pass on his way to make a 30tonner delivery at Enugu. He had ‘Kara’ in sight and just about then he flipped on his right turn indicator light to alert other road users of intent to move in the direction of the flashing light. He turned into the road shoulder and then parked the long […]

EPISODE THREE- TRUCKER’S WILD EXPERIENCE: FLYING WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION AT OLLO, OYO-OGBOMOSO ROAD

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Destination was Ilorin. Mobile Asset was a 2012 model fully-covered single-body truck and cargo weight was 24ton approximately valued at N21million. The truck had a factory-fitted 300litres capacity diesel tank positioned at the rear of the tractor. However, in view of the long distance shuttle envisaged for the truck, 2 extra tanks each capable of holding 400litres of diesel at […]

WHO DELIVERED ASO ROCK XMAS TREE? MACK DELIVERS CAPITOL XMAS TREE

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Some Marketing or Business Development gurus really do know what’s up! Sounds pedestrian, but we in Haulage Report Now can tell you for free that Mack really do have this well locked down and it’s not too surprising why they remain the preferred haulage asset in the States. Now, we ask, what are our in-country heavy duty truck dealers doing in […]

IDLING: FLUSH THIS HABIT OUT OF YOUR SYSTEM AND SAVE YOUR BUSINESS! Part Two

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SO WHAT DO YOU DO? Save Money and Reduce Unnecessary Idling! The following are steps you can take to make this happen: Massively enlighten you drivers on the inherent cost and dangers of idling to the business, the environment and even to themselves! Experts with good training materials can be brought in to further drive home the importance of reducing […]

LOCALLY-ASSEMBLED VEHICLES TO GET SPEED LIMITERS

As part of efforts to reduce the rate of speed-related accidents in Nigeria, the National Automotive Development and Design Council has directed all vehicle manufacturing plants in the country to install the speed-limiting device in their vehicles.
A deadline for compliance on the installation of the device in all vehicles being imported into the country has also been given.
AUTO POLICY CAUSING HIGH MARITIME JOB LOSSES – EXPERT

In a letter to President Muhammadu Buhari, a member of the Presidential Taskforce on Customs Reform, Mr. Lucky Amiwero, has called on the Federal Government to review the policy, due to its negative impact on the economy.
He said, “The impact associated with the implementation of the auto policy is as follows: the diversion of cars carrying vessel to neighbouring West African ports as a result of high tariff on imported vehicles; and the reduction of the maritime workforce by 70 per cent, which affects mostly licensed customs agents, importers, dealers and Nigerians abroad.”
UNDERSTANDING THE HISSING & SQUEAKY SOUND FROM TRUCKS

Ever wondered why trucks and buses make funny squeaking and hissing sounds? Well, the squeaking is the air escaping after braking and the hissing sound is the automatic bypass safety valves at work, ensuring the air pressure remains at the correct level.
Since a main advantage of air-brakes systems is their ability to use air to operate, the compressor is constantly kicking on and kicking off to refill the reservoirs with pressurized air. When the compressor builds too much air, the valves open, producing that loud hiss which probably gets some of us wondering…What the heck is leaking..lol!
SAFETY TIPS! COPING WITH POTHOLES

Hitting potholes can throw your vehicle\'s front end out of alignment. If you feel your car \"pulling\" during driving, that\'s a clue that you could have a problem.

Check the tread on your tyres. Uneven tread wear can be a sign of misalignment. If you hit a severe pothole, have the vehicle\'s alignment and tyre balance checked.

When you hit a pothole you can damage your tyre and/or the metal wheel of your vehicle. Keeping your tyres properly inflated will help reduce damage from potholes and other road hazards.

The impact of potholes on tyres increases dramatically with speed and can cause hidden, internal damage that could lead to tyre failure weeks, or even months, later. It\'s best to avoid potholes entirely, but if that\'s not possible, don\'t brake during the pothole impact. Instead, apply brakes before hitting a pothole and release them just before impact. Braking during the impact sets up the tyre and wheel assembly for a \"solid hit\" against the edge of the hole. Less severe damage occurs when a tyre is rolling than when it is skidding over a hole during braking.

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