Truck operators from across Yorkshire and beyond were given a dramatic insight into the latest Mercedes-Benz safety and efficiency technology at Northside Truck & Van’s first Customer Experience Day. Held at the manufacturer’s extensive Wentworth Park complex, near Barnsley, the event provided an opportunity for established and prospective customers… Read more »
Walkers joins forces with Rochdale LGV to launch driver training programme
Leading UK transport and third-party logistics specialist Walkers Transport has teamed up with local training provider, Rochdale LGV Driver Training, to deliver a new training programme for external drivers. Drivers who want to go through the training programme to qualify to become a professional LGV driver must have multi-drop van… Read more »
New research reveals that 3 in 4 drivers are yet to complete their 35 hours required CPC training
Only 24% of drivers have completed the full 35 hours CPC training required of them by 2019, with nearly half of drivers (49%) still at least 14 hours short. The research of commercial drivers and operators unveiled that over 52% of the respondents welcome training as they feel it… Read more »
Walkers new driver training initiative gains official approval
Leading UK transport and third-party logistics specialist Walkers Transport has received JAUPT registered training centre approval to deliver bespoke CPC training courses for its drivers from both its Manchester and Leeds depots. Walkers’ new driver CPC training initiative has been approved by the Joint Approvals Unit for Periodic Training… Read more »
Industry jumps on board with new Transport Manager CPC
1st December 2017 saw the industry change forever when Lincolnshire based training provider, NTP Services launched the UK’s first and only fully interactive online training course for Transport Manager CPC. After thousands of hours were spent writing and creating the course the team were thrilled when over hundred students enrolled… Read more »
Eddie Stobart sees influx of training recruits thanks to Black Friday offer
Eddie Stobart has seen a superb reaction from the industry to its Black Friday Training Academy social media promotion, offering 25% off training courses. On Friday, November 25th, the leading supply chain, transport and logistics company saw an over 200% increase in drivers and businesses signing up for courses at… Read more »
Norfolk Training Services goes into administration
We have learnt that Norfolk Training Services, which has been in operation since 1969 serving East Anglia with Driver Training services, appointed an administrator on the 31st August 2017. The Norwich-based company, who were UK Haulier Driver Trainer Members, were one of the largest independent work-base learning and training providers… Read more »
You can train HGV drivers to C+E with government funding, says RHA
Funding to train HGV drivers to C+E level is a game-changer for the new LGV driver apprenticeship says the Road Haulage Association. The RHA is concerned that many hauliers and even some training providers are unaware that they can train for the articulated lorry C+E licence as well as the… Read more »
FORS urges members to address driver shortage
FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, has redoubled its efforts in addressing the transport industry’s ongoing driver shortage. The latest FORS Standard, released to FORS members in September 2016, includes the requirement for Gold members to develop a plan to encourage new drivers to enter the industry. FORS accredited members… Read more »
Michelin launches HGV and PSV Driver CPC Courses
Michelin has introduced a series of interactive JAUPT accredited Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) training courses designed to improve HGV and PSV drivers’ tyre knowledge and the quality of vehicle walkaround checks. Held at the company’s Training Centre in Stoke-on-Trent or onsite at customers’ premises, the four half-day workshops… Read more »
