Christmas has a lot of hallmarks. Things that people point to and say ‘now it’s Christmas’. For some, it’s the day the John Lewis advert plays, the first of December, or when the first Christmas song playing on the radio (which is often the same day). But for a lot of people, it’s still not […]
Have you ever gone on a very long drive, and got out of the car at the other end feeling utterly drained and exhausted? That’s what HGV drivers are contending with all the time. So it’s not surprising that driver fatigue is a real problem in today’s HGV driver community. In fact, it’s estimated that […]
Does your HGV have a dash cam? We hope so! But if you don’t, then you’re missing a trick. Buying and installing a dash cam in your HGV could be the single most important investment you make into your safety and your career future. Over the years, dash cams have managed to capture some truly […]
Every year around 2000 people die on Britain’s roads. And a large number of those involve a heavy goods vehicle of some kind. Not all of them are caused by HGV’s, but the fact is that HGV’s have got a pretty bad rep over the years. This is particularly true for the rural roads, where […]
Nikola Tesla was a great man, who successfully harnessed the power of electricity and revolutionised the way our electrical supply systems work. And even though he had been dead for over 75 years, his legacy lives on. Particularly through two car companies, each of whom has each taken a part of the great engineers’ name, […]
In June 2016 the UK voted to leave the EU. It was a ground-breaking decision, and even though the Leave vote only won by a hair’s breadth, the cogs already started turning to remove Britain from the European Union. But so far, politicians still haven’t been able to come to a decision on what Brexit […]
How long has it been since you looked at your CV? Weeks, months, maybe even years? Or maybe you haven’t actually written one yet, and instead are finding yourself sitting down at a blank page, trying to work out what to write that will land you that perfect HGV driving job. If you’re looking for […]
Becoming a successful HGV driver isn’t all about passing your qualifications and getting yourself a job. As you work longer in the industry, you come to understand that there are certain qualities and skills that set the truly successful drivers apart from the mediocre. Luckily, if you know about these qualities in advance, you can […]
If you’re looking to become an HGV driver, there are a lot of exciting times ahead of you. But after you put in some time behind the wheel, learning from a qualified instructor, it will be time to take your theory test. Now for some people, those words are enough to start a cold sweat. […]
Right now, businesses all across the country are clamouring for more skilled, qualified drivers to support their distribution networks. With the industries demand for HGV drivers outstripping the supply available, more and more newly-qualified drivers will find that they get the pick of the litter when it comes to jobs in the field. From local […]
