However, there are some risks that hauliers should be aware of on their journeys and how these risks can be minimised when delivering returnloads.
Don’t Rush
You might only have one returnload to deliver before your weekend off, but whatever you do don’t rush. Rushing not only causes accidents, but is also bad for your blood pressure.
Get Your Driving Position Right
Once you’ve found a comfortable driving position, make sure that your windows are correctly adjusted so that you’ve correctly optimised your field of vision – when this has been done you’re ready to go!
Check the Essentials
Most hauliers either love it or hate it, but getting grubby before your journey is essential if you plan on staying safe. Before you set off on your travels you should check your tyre pressure, lights, oil, water and fuel levels. We recommend doing this before any long journey, which might sound excessive but is actually integral to your safety. Your mirrors and windows should also be cleaned and your windscreen washer bottle full. In bad weather you can actually receive a fixed penalty for carrying an empty washer bottle, so it’s important to stay prepared.
Get a SatNav
Of course, SatNav’s don’t take into account variables like school runs and heavy summer traffic when they provide you with your route time; this is something that you’ll need to calculate yourself when planning your route.
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