For many professional lorry, bus or coach drivers in the UK the deadline to complete their driver CPC periodic training and maintain their current card is approaching. If you haven’t already done so, you need to make sure you’ve completed 35 hours of periodic training by 9th September 2019. Following… Read more »
More than one in five professional drivers would base decision on what to do at a level crossing on their knowledge of the train timetable
A staggering 23% of professional drivers have admitted that if they knew the train timetable and did not believe a train was due to arrive, they would drive over a level crossing. The most common reasons cited for taking the risk was running late to make a delivery (12%) or… Read more »
Gearing up for New Actros, insider view fast focus
Gary Voisey passed his Class 1 Truck Licence (aka Class C + E) and explains why professional development is not just passing tests but gearing up towards the future with new Actros, that counts. Whilst we eagerly await new Actros, we turn the conversation to the workshop and the technicians… Read more »
HGV driving in hot weather
With temperatures creeping up and summer finally looking like it may make an appearance, it is important to consider the risks associated with driving in hot weather. Savanna Driver Recruitment have compiled a list of some of the safety issues that can arise when the sun comes out and our… Read more »
It’s back! DAF UK Driver Challenge to find nation’s top driver
The DAF UK Driver Challenge is back – DAF Trucks’ country-wide search to find the very best commercial vehicle driver form the UK and Ireland. The third edition of the Challenge will culminate in 2020 where the pre-eminent driver will emerge from an elite group of 20 individuals after competing… Read more »
Van Drivers Must Follow HGV Rules
THE BELOW ARTICLE HAS BEEN DEEMED MISLEADING AND INCORRECT – UK HAULIER (OUR) APOLOGY FOR PUBLISHING THIS ARTICLE AND EXPLANATION CAN BE VIEWED HERE Tradespeople who use work vans to get to and from jobs could be hit with a fine of up to £300 if they exceed the UK… Read more »
Traffic commissioners take action on abusive drivers
Bombardment of abuse was worst DVSA examiner had been subjected to in 11 years, driver subsequently banned until 2021 DVSA examiners carry out routine enforcement checks every single day. They’re doing a really important job – checking that commercial vehicles and their drivers are running compliantly. For some operators and drivers,… Read more »
Brits love driving – but most wouldn’t do it for a living
Britain is a nation of confident drivers who enjoy being out on the roads – but most of them would not consider driving for a living, according to new survey data from Lanes Group Careers. Although nearly two-thirds of Britons mostly feel happy behind the wheel and do not… Read more »
World-class truck drivers compete for the title in Volvo Trucks Driver Challenge 2018
Who will claim the title of the world’s best all-round truck driver? This was the question asked at the world final of the Volvo Trucks Driver Challenge 2018 that took place in Gothenburg on September 13-14th. The competition, which this year involved more challenges than ever before, attracted professional drivers… Read more »
Don’t leave your driver CPC to the last minute
Time is running out for hauliers to make sure their drivers have completed their periodic CPC. It’s only 12 months until the second phase deadline so you’ll need to arrange driver training days as soon as possible. HGV drivers are legally required to complete 35 hours training over a five-year period… Read more »
