Load Safety – Preventing Incidents

Posted by Chadkirk
On 23rd July 2019

Several thousand incidents happen every year in the event of vehicles not being loaded properly. Do you really want to be the cause of one of these? Planning how to safely load a vehicle is something drivers must think about at all times. It is extremely important you know how to secure a load safely […]

Top Tips For HGV Drivers During The Summer

Posted by Chadkirk
On 28th June 2019

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With the sun FINALLY making an appearance for what feels like the first time this year, it is important we remind our HGV drivers on how to look after themselves and their vehicles in the summer months and the risks associated with driving in the hot weather. Of course, that’s if the sun stays around […]

2019 – what’s happened so far?

Posted by Chadkirk
On 18th June 2019

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With the first half of the year nearly drawing to a close, we’re reflecting on what we’ve achieved so far in 2019 and what we want to achieve in the second half of the year. Firstly, can anyone quite believe it’s JUNE?! It feels like Christmas was only a few weeks ago… It’s been an […]

How to Reduce the Threat of Terrorism

Posted by Chadkirk
On 10th May 2019

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In recent years, the threat of vehicles being used in a terrorist attack have dramatically increased. In 2017 alone, 14 people were killed in London in three separate Vehicle as a Weapon (VAAW) attacks where commercial vehicles were used as ramming devices. Across Europe, the figures are much greater with hundreds of people killed and […]

100% improvement on fines and charges

Posted by Chadkirk
On 30th April 2019

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In the first four months of 2019 we received zero Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs), a year-on-year decrease of 100%. In 2018, between the same period, we received a total of five PCNs, costing the business £185. For over three years, since joining the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS), we have been working hard to cut […]

Chadkirk Transport turns 10!

Posted by Chadkirk
On 3rd April 2019

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This month marks the ten-year anniversary of Chadkirk Transport. That’s right, we’re officially in double digits! We’re super excited about reaching this significant milestone, and to celebrate, we’re reflecting on how far we’ve come in this time, and how far we want to go. A whole decade ago, Rhys Fildes, the founder, started out on […]

Top Ten Attributes of a Great Delivery Driver

Posted by Chadkirk
On 12th March 2019

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Every profession requires certain characteristics and qualities, and, despite what people may think, it’s no different for delivery drivers. It’s a job everyone thinks they can do and questions the complexity of it, but in actual fact, there’s a lot more to the position than what meets the eye. Right now, there’s a huge amount […]

Lorries Can’t Limbo – Prevent Bridge Strikes!

Posted by Chadkirk
On 21st January 2019

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Following a recent bridge strike in Romiley, Stockport, less than a mile away from our head office, we’re highlighting the importance of driver’s and transport companies doing everything they can to prevent strikes. What is a bridge strike? Firstly, what is a bridge strike? It’s where a vehicle crashes into a bridge at a location […]

Christmas Comes Early for the Dogs of Manchester

Posted by Chadkirk
On 28th November 2018

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Christmas has arrived early for the doggies at Manchester & Cheshire Dogs’ Home as Chadkirk Transport comes to the rescue and deliveries four tonnes of dog food. Last week, Manchester & Cheshire Dogs’ Home got in touch with us when they received a huge donation of dog food with no way of transporting it all […]

Clean Air Zones – Comply or Pay!

Posted by Chadkirk
On 20th November 2018

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With a number of cities revealing plans to introduce clean air zones, it’s never been more important for hauliers and couriers to have an up to date, modern fleet. Manchester, Birmingham and Nottingham are just three of many councils that have recently announced proposals to start charging the most polluting cars, taxis, HGVs and buses […]

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