Safety and Regulations

The job description of an HGV driver is to transport goods safely and efficiently. However, as well as the key skills and knowledge you demonstrated to acquire your HGV licence, you have other responsibilities in your day-to-day working life. You’ll...

Fast Track C+E (Class 1) HGV Driving Tests – Your Route to a Better Driving Career Road transport is a massive industry – contributing £13.5bn annually to the UK economy. To meet demand, the Road Haulage Association (RHA) reckons the...

Step-by-Step: Completing the HGV Medical Test Whilst you don’t have to be fit enough to run a marathon, swim a hundred lengths or do 20  push-ups to be a truck driver, it’s a legal requirement for commercial drivers to be...

The DVSA has announced that they will be monitoring Driver CPC periodic training to ensure drivers are not repeating training as part of their 35-hour requirement. Understanding Driver CPC Requirements If you're a new driver you need to complete initial...

Although your driving licence may look like a small piece of plastic, it holds a lot more information than you may think. There are various types of vehicles you can drive on public roads in the UK, and these categories...

As an essential requirement to drive professionally, the Driver CPC qualification expands the expertise of drivers, as well as ensuring road safety. Since Brexit, many have been asking - will the driver CPC be scrapped? In short – the answer...

If you regularly transport goods to Europe, or you’re considering HGV driver jobs in Europe, driving an HGV there will be a little different than in the UK. In terms of qualifications, it’s still the same as if you were...

For commercial drivers, adhering to drivers' hours legislation is crucial to ensure safety and compliance. Recent updates in penalties and additional requirements for EU travel have added to the complexity. This guide provides a clear and comprehensive overview of the...

All professional drivers, whether they drive a truck, bus or coach as the main part of their job, must have a valid Driver Qualification Card (DQC) . Although there are a small list of exemptions, most drivers need to abide...

87% of car drivers exceed a 20mph limit* 48% of car drivers exceed the speed limit in a 30mph zone - rising to 55% at weekends* 48% of car drivers exceed the limit on a motorway* It’s true that young,...

Working in the transport and logistics industry as an HGV driver offers a range of fantastic opportunities in a rewarding career. If you’re considering getting an HGV licence but you have diabetes, you may be asking yourself ‘can diabetics drive...

To put it simply, HGV insurance is the policy you need to drive an HGV on the road. It ensures that in the event of an accident, the HGV driver is protected against claims from other road users for damage...

There are 195,000 logistics businesses in the UK and 2.5 million individuals working in wider logistics positions. With this in mind, it’s no surprise that the industry plays an important role in supporting the UK’s economy, development and standard of...

There are a variety of safety hazards that HGV drivers face, ranging from aquaplaning to driving through a tunnel. In fact, in 2018, the Metropolitan Transport Research Unit (MTRU) reported that HGVs are much more likely to be involved in...

The law on people using their mobile phones while driving in Great Britain (GB) has become stricter today - 25 March 2022. The new law means an offence is triggered whenever a driver holds and uses a device - regardless...

As the Government prepares for the changes to the HGV driving tests this month, to free up an additional 50,000 tests a year, Driver Hire Training have commented on the effects of the changes, and what it means for the...

It may seem like an obvious question at first – of course safe driving is important right? However, if you look at what safe driving actually is and means you may find that it is something you’re not doing all...