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If you've ever driven on the motorway, it’s likely that you’ve seen a vehicle with the words ‘abnormal load’ written on the back. You may have found yourself asking what exactly an abnormal load is. It refers to a load that is too large, heavy, or wide to be...

In road haulage we often talk about getting goods from A to B, but truck backloading means thinking about the journey back from B to A. Backload delivery routes aim to maximise the truckload in both directions - or via a more complicated route, e.g. A to B to C and...

Knowing how to choose a local haulage company can make the difference between a professional road haulage service and a part-time 'man with a van'. Whether you're transporting high-value goods, items subject to restrictions and regulations, or you need to negotiate a...

FORS accreditation is a voluntary programme, full name the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, which certifies operators who commit to exemplary levels of safety, efficiency and environmental protection. It's not just for road haulage, but includes all kinds of fleets,...

Low loader trucks play an important role in the Chris Bennett Heavy Haulage fleet, as some of our trailers are capable of carrying the largest loads. A low loader trailer gets its name from its low deck height, which not only allows for easier loading, but also...

The Department for Transport published the new Future of Freight plan, a roadmap for the UK road haulage sector, earlier this summer. Spanning over 130 pages, the document not only addresses road haulage, but adopts a multimodal view of UK freight that includes...

Chris Bennett Heavy Haulage are proud to offer the highest standards of cargo services, to ensure that all our cargo transport reaches its destination safely and efficiently. Good cargo handling begins from the moment of pickup, even before the shipment is loaded onto...

If you love the open road, then training to be an HGV driver could be the perfect career move. The government is already offering ways to complete HGV training faster, in light of a national shortage of qualified drivers. Once you get your HGV licence, if you want to...

Chris Bennett Heavy Haulage are poised for action to help support the UK aerospace industry during a period of potentially rapid growth. The dual impacts of Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic, along with geopolitical concerns in other parts of the world, have put many...

The deadline for road haulage cabotage rules to be extended has now passed, but the results of the government consultation have yet to be announced. In October 2021, the UK government announced a temporary extension to road haulage cabotage rules, but that was due to...