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...
Read moreFor 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...
Read moreData from Geolab, experts in road transport telematics, reveal that in 2023, the average miles trucks travelled before experiencing a collision dropped by 180,000 miles. For a major operator with a fleet of around 1,000 HGVs, this equates to 20...
Read moreWhether you drive a bus or HGV for a living, you must have a Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) as well as a vocational driving licence. However, you’re a bus driver, you may be wondering whether your PCV licence...
Read moreAll 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...
Read moreThe approaching deadline for professional drivers to complete their Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) training is September 9, 2024. To ensure that their drivers can find suitable training in time, operators are urged to encourage drivers whose Driver CPC...
Read moreDriver Hire Training has forged a link with the increasingly popular Youtuber, James Eaton. His weekly YouTube update, ‘Truckin’ with James’, is about his life as an HGV driver working in the South West of England. It has 16.7k subscribers...
Read moreIt’s hard to believe that come September 2024, Driver CPC will complete its third five-year cycle, having been introduced in 2009. Since then, HGV drivers have been required to complete 35 hours’ Driver CPC training every 5 years, to retain their...
Read moreDriver Hire is at the 2024 ‘Health & Safety Event’, which is being held at Birmingham’s NEC from 30/4 to 2/5. It’s the UK’s ‘must go to’ for anyone responsible for running a safe and efficient work environment. Alongside exhibitors,...
Read moreNew showers, new restaurants, improved security and 430 more parking spaces are all on the agenda for truck stops across the UK. It’s all thanks to a joint £16.5m investment by the industry and the Government. The industry is doing...
Read moreDriver Hire Training is set to host a free 'Casual Speeders' webinar. As part of Road Safety Week, organised by road safety charity, Brake, Driver Hire is pleased to invite delegates to this free, informative and engaging webinar discussing the...
Read moreWith World Mental Health Awareness Day on the 10th October 2023, there has never been a better time to discuss why mental health awareness for drivers is crucial, as driving can be a stressful and demanding task that can take...
Read moreIn civil cases, the company is automatically guilty at the start of proceedings Currently there is no limit to the level of compensation that can be claimed Fleet Managers must have a good understanding of the company's legal obligations When it...
Read more87% 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,...
Read more“Simple control measures would have prevented this accident . . . “ “Easy steps can be taken to reduce the risk of visiting drivers becoming injured on site.” Both of the above are comments from Health & Safety Inspectors in...
Read moreDriver Hire has appointed Samantha Ennis (Sam) as the new Business Development Manager, further strengthening the knowledge and experience around validating licences and driver training. Sam brings a wealth of experience to her role, gained from 11 years working for...
Read moreWorking 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...
Read moreOne of the most important matters globally is sustainability. In particular, the road freight industry has been in the spotlight in the race to be greener. More than a quarter of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions result from transport, and...
Read moreIt’s true that electric HGVs can be expensive, but after the initial upfront cost, operating electric logistics vehicles can come with various advantages, including significant discounts and cost reductions. Not only can electric vehicles save your business money now, they...
Read moreWe're fully immersed into the colder, Winter months and are starting to see flurries of snow across the UK. To help you stay safe behind the wheel, we have pulled together these top tips on keeping road-safe when driving in...
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