What Does a Banksman and Shunter Really Do? And Why They Are Critical to Have Within Your Fleet In the fast-paced world of logistics and fleet operations, safety and efficiency are paramount. According to the Health and Safety Executive, every...
Read moreFleet safety starts with understanding driver behaviour—and one of the most effective ways to do that is by training internal driving assessors. These professionals play a vital role in maintaining safety standards, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of continuous...
Read moreMore than Driving: Specialist Skills Every Fleet Needs Fleet safety and performance aren’t just about getting from A to B. In today’s complex operating environments, with fleets operating across diverse sectors, drivers need more than basic road skills—they need specialist...
Read moreMonitoring driver behaviour is one of the most effective ways to reduce fleet incidents—but it must be done with care. When approached respectfully and strategically, behaviour monitoring can enhance safety, boost compliance, and maintain high morale across your team. Almost...
Read moreDriver Hire Training continues to lead the way in upskilling the UK’s driving and logistics workforce. With a strong focus on compliance, safety, and career development, the team delivered outstanding results in 2025 – helping businesses and individuals stay ahead...
Read moreDid you know? If your employees drive for work, it’s your responsibility to make sure they’re legally allowed to do so. That means checking their licence is valid, covers the right vehicle, and meets all requirements. Skip this step and...
Read moreDriver Hire Training, the training arm of national recruiter, Driver Hire, sees its training courses as an important element in saving lives on UK roads. That’s why, for over 30 years, the Bradford-based company has supported Brake, the road safety...
Read moreAs the festive season approaches and delivery demand peaks, the logistics sector is gearing up for one of its busiest times of the year amid ongoing driver shortages. John Keelan-Edwards, Managing Director of Driver Hire Training, explains why it’s essential...
Read moreThe 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...
Read moreFast 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...
Read moreStep-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...
Read moreRegain your Driver CPC DQC in just 7 hours! Get back to work quickly with this NEW course at Driver Hire Training. New Government rules means you can regain your Driver CPC quickly. Get back to work in just 7...
Read moreThe government has announced that the changes to Driver CPC will come into effect from the 3rd of December 2024. These changes mean that within the 35 hours of required Driver CPC training every 5 years, drivers opting for the...
Read moreData from the Department for Transport shows both drink and drug-driving are growing issues. The number of vehicle collisions linked to drug-driving has risen by 170% in less than a decade, while drink-driving deaths are at their highest level in...
Read moreWe went on the hunt for the UK’s Coolest Truck Cab – and we think we found it! Josh Sadler drives a Scania R620 V8, purchased by his late father in 2013 to celebrate 30 years in business. The truck...
Read moreWill a new Government lead to a fresh take on Driver CPC? With so many big projects announced in the Kings Speech, it may not be at the top of their inbox just now, but our new Transport Minister, Louise...
Read moreThe 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...
Read moreAlthough 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...
Read moreFor those looking for a career in transport management, a hugely valuable step is to gain your Transport Manager CPC qualification. As well as providing an unbeatable overview of the world of road transport, this qualification is a pre-requisite for...
Read moreAs 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...
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