Quick SummaryThe autumn clock change impacts logistics operations by reducing daylight hours and disrupting established delivery schedules. Decreased visibility during peak afternoon transit times increases the risk of road accidents and slows down loading bay...
Quick SummaryAutumn driving advice focuses on adapting to reduced daylight, sun glare, and slippery road conditions to maintain fleet safety. Drivers must prepare for lower sun angles by keeping windscreens clean and using sun visors to manage glare during commutes....
Quick SummaryBridging the gender gap in the UK logistics sector, where women represent only twenty-five per cent of the workforce, requires cultivating inclusive work environments and dismantling career stereotypes. Logistics firms accelerate female recruitment by...
Quick SummaryLogistics companies protect driver mental and physical health by implementing structured workplace wellbeing initiatives that target industry-specific stressors. The NX Group tackles issues like driver fatigue, isolation, and stress through dedicated...
We are pleased to announce our sponsorship of Northampton Town FC’s upcoming game against Derby County FC on Friday 24th January, which will see us offering free parking, complimentary hot drinks and use of facilities for...
Quick SummaryThe NX Group supported Crick Primary School by donating £2,500 towards a newly installed climbing structure for its school playground. This financial contribution funded almost half the cost of the play equipment. The new installation encourages outdoor...
Quick SummaryLogistics providers prepare for the Black Friday and Christmas peak seasons by optimising warehouse space, expanding temporary staffing, and scaling fleet operations. Organising inventory for rapid access reduces processing times during high-volume...
Quick SummarySafe winter driving requires thorough vehicle preparation, slower speeds, and emergency readiness. Drivers must secure a professional winter vehicle check covering tyres, battery, and anti-freeze levels. Carrying essential cold-weather provisions like...
The recent tube strikes in London have caused disruption for the most densely populated part of the UK. The reasons for striking can differ, but it typically produces a ripple effect for those indirectly linked to the situation. Industrial action from…
In heavy snowfall the official advice in the UK is to only make essential journeys, but this can be subjective. Is getting to work in the morning an essential journey? Yes! Above all, you need to prepare yourself, adjust your driving…
Taking inflation into account in the last 6 years, the cost of filling up a vehicle has effectively fallen in real terms. The current 57.95p amount introduced in March 2011 has not been increased, with 2017’s planned rise cancelled…
The most obvious way to minimise accidents when driving a lorry is to reduce speed. However, safe driving does not begin and end at slowing down. Most heavy goods vehicles cannot reach the average speeds of the vehicles around them, and an increasing…
Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based tracking technology that is used for navigation by road, sea and air. The history of GPS has its roots in the very first satellite placed in space by the former Soviet Union in 1957…
Motorway driving is one of the safest forms of driving, as long as motorway lane rules are adhered to. The speeds may be about twice as high as on B roads, but the number of lanes and the mixture of speeds means there is usually plenty….
A smart motorway is a stretch of a high speed road where the traffic flow is managed remotely from a regional control centre. Depending on the traffic circumstances, the electronic signs can be changed in order to manage speed limits…
The 1950s was the decade that saw the introduction of Britain’s first motorway. The first stretch of motorway in the UK was opened in December 1958 and it was originally known as the Preston Bypass. This 8 mile route…
The 21st of November 2016 is the beginning of Road Safety Week. Since 1997, the charity Brake has been running the Road Safety Week campaign to raise awareness and change behaviour on the roads of Britain…
Operation Stack is an emergency measure by Kent Police to manage the build-up of heavy goods vehicles on the M20 when services across the English Channel are disrupted. These disruptions could be from extreme weather, hazardous conditions (such as fire) at the Port of Dover…
Petrol filling stations across France have been closing after Oil workers blockaded most of France’s oil depots, effectively cutting off supplies of fuel. This is in response to planned changes in the local employment laws by French Employment Minister Mariam El Khomri…
The UK Department for Transport is launching a £2 million scheme to encourage uptake of hydrogen-fuelled electric vehicles for commercial fleets. Companies and organisations can apply for funding of up to 75% of the cost of new eco-friendly…
An entire fleet of vehicles that run on diesel is typical for the haulage and delivery industry. Pretty much all vehicles larger than a car will use diesel because of its increased efficiency. Diesel engines can generate a much better mpg ratio than petrol engines, which is significant…
