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Transport and logistics is one of the unsung heroes of any economy. From the London Underground, which was a revelation in 19th century transport, to walking on the moon and flying people and cargoes around the world, our lives simply wouldn’t be the same without this essential sector.

Particularly if you’re an independent or a small haulage business it’s crucial to create opportunities for minimising the time between loads.

Drivers are responsible for ensuring that an abnormal load is safe before setting out on the road. This can be a big burden, given the potential risks, so it’s essential to ensure that you understand what checks are involved.

In both B2B and B2C sectors, on-demand has become a key disruptive force. This revolutionary way of delivering services has companies like Uber as its most high profile success but is beginning to roll out much further and especially in industries such as logistics.

The turn of the decade is the perfect time to reflect upon how much progress has been made these last 10 years. Where was haulage at the end of the 2000s, compared to the point it reached by the end of 2019. We’re going to look at major turning points for haulage on a national and worldwide scale.