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Pooling Knowledge
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_ AULIERS who wish to improve their efficiency have been given a lead by the express carriers' group of the Road Haulage Association. The parcels carriers yesterday began a series of meetings at which their practical day-today problems are being discussed under nine headings. The exchange of views and experience is likely to have valuable results for those who have the will and enthusiasm to learn.
This example could be followed by other specialized groups within the Association. Tipper operators, for instance, have peculiar problems that might well be eased by well-informed dis, cussion on a set plan. Agricultural hauliers and tanker operators are others whose work is highly specialized and whose efficiency might be raised by pooling information.
Some time ago the R.H.A. set up a research committee to prepare details of developments in transport for the benefit of members. No practical evidence of its work has yet been seen. Research requires special training and is not a suitable occupation for amateurs. In any event, the corn mittee merely duplicates the function ably performed by the technical Press and its formation was unnecessary.
But printed descriptions of. developments can never entirely supplant the spoken word, although they may well be used as the basis of round-table discussions of current problems. As an example, a progressive operator whose methods had been described in The Commercial Motor might be invited by a group of hauliers to expand on the subject and to answer questions. Those present could then explain their own experience and a useful exchange of views should ensue.
kis to be hoped that the express carriers' meetings will lay the foundation for transport education for R.H.A. members. British Road Services hold periodical meetings of managers and others to exchange experience and to learn of the latest developments in policy and technique. If independent operators are to compete on even terms with the nationalized transport system, they must be equally progressive, share their knowledge and present a united front.