One of the most highly paid types of haulage jobs you can do is the transportation of dangerous goods from one country to another. Not only is the distance a high earner, but the responsibility of carrying this particular category of cargo as well.  But not just anyone is allowed to do a job like […]

Like many professions, HGV drivers are governed by a specific EU law regarding the HGV drivers’ working hours are calculated and strictly controlled to try and avoid tiredness and loss of concentration on the road, which – as we know all too well – can be a killer. In this case, LGV / HGV drivers hours are […]

HGV drivers are not just transporting goods in their vehicles, they’re also controlling a large and potentially dangerous vehicle – dangerous only if not properly checked and driven.  Any good driver will not only drive with care and attention but will also take every possible measure to ensure their vehicle is safe before they climb […]

Before you begin looking at HGV training courses, you should bear in mind that there are certain HGV licence requirements you need to show you meet before you can start. These HGV licence requirements are to do with your legal ability to drive an HGV, as well as your status. We’ll break these down for […]

If you’re about to take your trailer test, or even just thinking about booking it or starting your training, you may be wondering what happens. It won’t be anything like your driving test, of course, because you already know how to drive a car and don’t need to learn that again. Instead, you need to […]

When you take a test to drive a car with a trailer, you’ll be asked a very specific series of questions.  We call them Trailer Towing Test – Vehicle Safety Questions. These questions are designed to prove you know how to drive safely with a trailer, and how to carry out your own safety checks. This part […]

If you’re considering getting your driver CPC training, or even just wondering what it is and why you might want it, we’ve gathered some of the most frequently asked questions on the subject.  If you’d like to find out more about driver CPC training or even think about getting signed up, you can also speak […]

Drivers are the unsung heroes of the emergency services. Without a good driver, the skills of the paramedics, fire service or police wouldn’t be able to get to the places they’re needed in enough time to help. Paramedic drivers and ambulance drivers particularly are worth their weight in gold in the health service, and can […]

With a category C1 licence, you can drive any van up to the weight of 7.5 tonnes, which gives you plenty of scope for lots of different vehicles. For even more flexibility, your C1 licence also allows you to tow a trailer weighing up to 750kg behind your truck, giving you a potential total weight […]

Get your HGV Class 2 driver licence in just four days. Do you need to upgrade your driving qualifications? Do you want to start your own career as a professional HGV driver? A Class 2 licence is all you need to start your career as an HGV driver. To get started all you need to […]