Fueling Your Body on the Road: Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Diet as a Truck Driver
As a truck driver, your job requires you to spend long hours on the road, which can make it challenging to eat well and maintain a healthy lifestyle. The temptation to reach for unhealthy snacks or fast food can be strong when you’re pressed for time or tired from a …
Read MoreThe Power of Effective Communication in Your Transport Company
As a transport company, it’s crucial to understand the importance of effective communication with your customers and vendors. Communication is the key to building strong relationships, enhancing customer satisfaction, and improving overall business performance. In this blog post, we’ll explore the ways effective communication can benefit your transport company, and …
Read MoreDrive Your Profits Up: The Benefits of Efficiency and Accuracy in Your Trucking Business
As an owner of a trucking company in Australia, being organised, efficient, and accurate is critical for the success of your business. These qualities can translate into higher profit margins and help your company remain competitive in a crowded market. In this blog, we will explore how being organised, efficient, …
Read MoreHow to Achieve Operational Excellence in Your Transport Organization
Operational excellence is crucial for the success of any business in the transport and logistics industry. It involves optimizing processes, reducing costs, increasing productivity, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Achieving this requires a committed and engaged team of transport and logistics employees. Here are some tips to help you achieve operational …
Read MoreHow to Scale your Transport Company
Transport companies play a crucial role in the global economy, moving goods efficiently from one place to another. However, scaling a transport company can be a challenging task. Many factors, such as competition, regulations, and logistics, can impact a transport company’s growth. In this blog, we will discuss some essential …
Read MoreEfficient and Effective: Packing Crates for Safe Transport
Packing crates are essential in transporting goods safely and securely. They are used to protect fragile items and prevent them from being damaged during shipping. When building a packing crate, the choice of material used is critical, and plywood is one of the best materials for this purpose. Plywood is …
Read MoreManaging Cash Flow in a Transport Company
Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business, and this is especially true for transport companies. With high operational costs, fluctuations in fuel prices, and seasonal demand changes, transport companies must carefully manage their cash flow to maintain financial stability and avoid cash flow crises. Here are some tips for …
Read MoreHow Rising Fuel Costs are Affecting the Transport Industry
Fuel costs are one of the biggest expenses for transport companies in Australia, and the current high prices are creating significant financial pressure. The escalating cost of fuel is primarily due to global oil prices, supply chain disruptions, and currency fluctuations. As a result, transport companies are struggling to manage …
Read MoreHistory of Rail Freight Transport in Australia
Rail freight transport has played a crucial role in the economic development of Australia, allowing goods to be transported efficiently and cost-effectively across the country. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at the history of rail freight transport in Australia, from its humble beginnings to the …
Read MoreTegral’s New Factory at Lytton Road
We’re excited to announce that we have moved to a new warehouse! Situated at 77-83 Lytton Road, Moss Vale, 2577 NSW, this strategic location will allow us to provide quick and excellent services to our customers. We’re committed to providing the best possible experience for our customers, and this new …
Read MoreWhy Tegral and Why the Transport and Logistics Industry?
Coming from producing industrial packaging products the team wanted to support an essential industry. One we felt we could make a sustainable impact on for the better. Already having a passion for product protection, we were drawn to the Australian transport industry knowing that by showing genuine care, producing quality …
Read MoreHow Long Does it take to Become a Truck Driver?
You may be wondering how long it will take to obtain your commercial driver’s licence (CDL) if you’re considering driving a truck. The pathway maybe more complex and challenging than you imagined. The time required to become a truck driver is not predetermined. It relies on your background, willingness to …
Read MoreHow to calculate the carrying capacity of a truck?
When referring to truck weights, a variety of phrases and acronyms are frequently used, including payload, towing capacity, GVWR, and maximum gross weight. To say the least, these terminologies may be rather complex. Using a weighbridge is the most efficient way to determine the weight measurements of your truck. These …
Read MoreWhen Do I Need a Truck Log Book?
According to Australia’s Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), you need to keep a truck driver’s logbook. The main goal of the law is to lower the likelihood of accidents by ensuring that those operating heavy vehicles that are subject to fatigued regulations get enough rest. Penalties could be imposed for …
Read MoreWhen Load Restraint Goes Wrong
A social media sensation occurred more than a year ago when NHVR came across a trailor with an excavator that was only “connected” to it by 4 straps. “Load restraint at its worst! Our team was assisting Victoria Police down in Mildura when they identified that this operator was using indirect restraint (a clamping force) for a load …
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