For a while now we’ve been talking about the driver shortage, Brexit, and a lot of other issues that have kept the haulage industry in a state of near-permanent uncertainty. But rather than improving over time, the situation appears to be getting worse. This is one of the many reasons the officials of the haulage […]
If you want to become a professional HGV driver, then odds are you’ve been looking into some training and maybe even researching what you need to do to get the HGV driver training license. If you have, then you know just how much there is to learn, and more importantly how many different tests you […]
Whether you’re moving into a new career or just starting out in the world of work, pay is probably a big part of your motivation. Whenever you move into a new industry, you want to know that you can afford to pay the bills and live comfortably. So it’s not really surprising that we get […]
If you’re a frequent user of the UK roads, then you’re probably spent some time behind, next to or in front of an HGV of some shape or size. Let’s face it, there are enough of them on the road! And while they come in all shapes, sizes and colours, they are all united in […]
If you’re reading this, then you’re probably looking at the next step in your career as an HGV driver. Congratulations! You probably already have your Driver CPC – the most basic licence needed to become a professional driver. But there are a number of ways you can go from here, and each one will depend […]
As an HGV driver, there is an annual event you need to attend. It’s not a ball or any sort of function – instead it’s your annual HGV safety inspection. Because while you rely on your skills to keep you and other road users safe every day, the condition of your HGV is equally important. […]
If you’ve just passed your HGV test, then you are well on your way to becoming a professional HGV driver. After all, you’ve got your qualification, which means you can go out there and get a job. But as a new driver, there are a lot of things you still have to learn. Some of […]
How many types of HGV can you name? For most people there are maybe 2 or 3 before they run out of ideas. But the truth is there are hundreds of types of HGV in the world, some of them more common than others. After all, a HGV is just a ‘heavy goods vehicle’, and […]
Mental health is a subject that’s been in the news a lot recently. But why? Because it’s becoming more common for people to suffer from mental illnesses and mental health problems, and we need to make a change. According to research done by HSE, half a million people suffer from work-related stress, depression or anxiety, […]
Over the past few years, we’ve talked a lot about the process of getting your Driver CPC. It’s not exactly a short process, and there are a lot of steps involved in achieving it. Just one of those things is passing a medical exam, to make sure you’re healthy and fit enough to be in […]
