Quick takeaway To be a professional HGV driver in Europe, you need an international Driver CPC, your Driver Qualification Card (DQC) on you at all times, a valid UK photocard licence, and a passport that is under 10 years old with at least six months left. You also need to follow country-specific rules on speed […]
Quick Takeaway The quickest route from beginner to employed HGV driver is to choose a fast track Category C+E training course, pick a full service supplier who handles your DVSA tests, and start studying for your theory test before your provisional licence arrives. With the right plan and professional support, it’s possible to complete Cat […]
Quick Takeaway The periodic CPC qualification for professional HGV drivers in the UK is now split into National and International CPC. Both require 35 hours of learning over each 5 year period, but under the National CPC there are now shorter, more flexible course options available. If there is any chance that you will need, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The HGV theory test. Consist of two parts the multiple choice & Hazard perception which makes up the second part of the two-part exam; candidates have to score at least 67 to pass it. Testing the ability to perceive developing hazards involves which there are 19 videos clips which is viewed on a computer screen […]
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