Having a C1 driving licence entitlement allows you to drive rigid vehicles weighing between 3,500kg and 7,500kg. This means that you can take on a diverse range of delivery driver roles. C1 vehicles are more nimble for local driving and are the choice for many direct-to-customer delivery roles. Here at HGV Training Centre, we know […]
Have you ever considered a career as a delivery driver? Perhaps it’s on the list of possible futures on the horizon for you. It’s a role that means more than just sitting behind the wheel; delivery driving offers flexibility, job security, and the chance to be out and about rather than stuck behind a desk. […]
For many logistics and haulage businesses, there’s a potential skills shortage on the horizon. It’s something we’ve seen before, and it’s going to take some joined up thinking by government and industry to successfully navigate. We’re talking about a skilled HGV driver shortage. We saw it during the pandemic, when government initiatives had to be […]
The UK’s haulage industry is facing a crisis. With predictions that the sector will need 200,000 new HGV drivers over the next five years, concerted efforts to attract younger workers are vital to plugging the gap. Currently less than 2% of HGV drivers are under the age of 25, and many young people overlook this […]
Before anyone embarks on a new career, or even moves into a new role, we naturally want to figure out what working conditions to expect. For HGV drivers, working conditions take in a number of different spaces. This means that anticipating the working conditions can feel a lot more unknown. This comes naturally with a […]
When you decide to look into HGV training, you may prioritise staying local. Or you might consider travelling further afield to access a wider range of driving conditions. One thing is certain, you want to make the decisions that set you up for the best chance of passing first time and getting on with your […]
Have you recently started HGV training? Or maybe you’re beginning the search for the right HGV training provider. No matter how early in the process you are, you’ll no doubt have thought about your eventual HGV driving tests and wondered how they will go. Feeling prepared for your theory and practical HGV tests is incredibly […]
Whether you’re considering a career in HGV driving for the first time, or looking to develop your skills with a specialist licence, potential salary is a key consideration. It’s true that HGV driving has many benefits in terms of flexibility, job security, opportunities, and variety. However, potential salary is an important factor for many of […]
As an organisation that uses transport, you don’t need us to tell you how important well trained drivers are. The logistics of the supply chain are crucial to ongoing success and growth, and HGV drivers are the ones who make it happen. So from attracting new drivers to your team to promoting within your organisation, […]
We can’t ignore the fact that the initial and periodic driver CPC is a legal requirement both in the UK and across Europe. However, is there an argument to say that it actually improves the transport and logistics industry? Could it be that, far from being a tick box exercise, periodic learning is capable of […]
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