There is no doubt that there is a relatively high level of information and knowledge concerning the presence, availability and use of alcohol, tobacco, caffeine and cannabis among trailer-tanker drivers.
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Excerpts from the recent interview Punch had with the Chief Executive Officer of Transnational Haulage Limited, Mr. Akinola Ososanya. Being a major stakeholder, would you say the haulage sector has grown positively over the years? Well, it has improved in certain aspects like the use of technology to track the movement of trucks and the availability of mobile phones by […]
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Chief Cyprian Arinze is Chairman/Chief Executive, Eagle Haulage Nigeria Limited, a major hauler. He speaks on the pros and cons of the haulage business in a recent interview: Is haulage business regulated? Haulage business is supposed to be a regulated business in the sense that there are bodies responsible for this regulation. We have the Nigerian Shippers’ Council; we have […]
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There are three standard ways in which cargo of all categories can be transported: Condition 1: Cargo is fully contained by structures of adequate strength. Cargo cannot shift or tip Cargo is restrained against horizontal movement by vehicle structure or by other cargo. Horizontal movement includes forward, rearward, and side to side. Note: If the cargo is contained in a sided vehicle, the […]
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Understanding Securement System A securement system is a securement or retraining method that uses one or a combination of the following elements: Vehicle Structure Securing Devices Blocking and Bracing Equipment The choice among the above stated securement system must be appropriate for the cargo and this will be defined by the Cargo’s size, shape, strength, and characteristics. The Cargo to […]
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Understanding Cargo Securement: The guiding principle This principle states that Cargo being transported on the highway must remain secured on or within the transporting vehicle under all conditions that could reasonably be expected to occur in normal driving and also when a driver is responding in all emergency situations, EXCEPT when there is a crash. This is important because an […]
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INTRODUCTION In early February 2011, a truck conveying a 14-foot container fell and killed a man at the junction of the New Garage bus stop along Ikorodu Road in Lagos. On the 21st of November 2012, no fewer than three persons were crushed to death when a 40-feet containerized vehicle fell on a Mazda car along Badagry-Seme Expressway. On the […]
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HOW TO OBTAIN BACKLOADS Within the context of Nigeria, several yet untapped opportunities abound for any company interested in finding backloads for empty or partially laden return journeys. Operators can maximise the utilisation of returning vehicles by developing or becoming part of a business partnership that shares knowledge of load and vehicle locations, thus enabling them to be matched. General […]
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REASONS FOR BACKLOADING The unethical drivers’ practices facilitated by the empty or partially loaded space on vehicles as earlier enumerated is one clear reason why haulers should formally embrace backloading. The question is why would you create opportunity for leakages or breaches that can be commercial harnessed for the overall financial benefit of your organisation? Or simply put, why leave […]
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INTRODUCTION A haulage practitioner narrated his ordeal: A truck in his fleet had been dispatched for a delivery of 30ton cargo in Uyo in Akwa-Ibom State three (3) days earlier. That sunny afternoon, while going through the exception report from the Tracking Department, he discovered that the referenced truck had disappeared from the tracker the night before. Other reports confirmed […]
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When buying Used Trucks is the Only Option: The Benefits of Buying a Used Truck Naturally, if you buy a used heavy or medium duty truck, the cost for the vehicle is significantly lower than if you were to pay for a brand new one. Additionally, with proper guidance, many used trucks that are put up for sale are […]
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It’s probably that time of the year and you are considering what dynamic changes to make to the composition of your fleet of trucks. Or perhaps you are the new investor hoping to make a go at the Haulage Industry and you are caught-up in the dilemma of determining the optimal fleet selection and composition for your business. The options […]
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