HGV News

If you follow our news, you’ll know that there’s a worrying HGV driver shortage at the moment, and that it could cause the UK many logistical problems in the near future. With the majority of current drivers nearing retirement age, and not enough younger drivers in training to replace them, questions are being asked about […]

LGVs and low bridges don’t always get on, and a simple glance at the occasional news headlines will show that this is the case. More than any other type of obstacle, low bridges cause problems for LGV/HGV drivers on a regular basis. Large new lorries, small old roads and insufficient sat-nav can combine to cause […]

LGV Truck stops are a very important factor in enjoying your job as an LGV driver. The right facilities can make long journeys a real treat, and something you enjoy doing rather than something you’re simply paid to do. Hot showers, good food, evening entertainment, clean facilities, security and reasonable prices are all important when […]

HGV drivers are rarely the victims of crime but, on the few occasions when they are, it can take the form of petrol theft. The fuel in an HGV is sometimes as financially valuable as the HGV’s actual cargo, and it’s almost always easier to reach when the vehicle is left unattended – if the […]

‘Mega trucks’ is the name given to HGVs that are longer, wider and heavier than any other type of HGV. These trucks can be so long that they take up more space on the road than two double-decker buses combined – up to 25.25m in length – and may weigh anything up to 60 tonnes. […]

Of course, all the HGV drivers we train are incredibly safe and careful drivers, and we’re very proud to say so but, nevertheless, there have been some HGV-related accidents in the news now and then. One of the things that can happen when an HGV has an accident is that the cargo can be spilt […]

As a professional driver, driving long distances, you’re likely to become very familiar with truck stop facilities. These are places for LGV drivers to park up and refuel their vehicles, get refreshed, eat, and often sleep too. However, the most helpful and polite ways to behave at a truck stop aren’t usually part of the […]

Some of the very best paid HGV driving jobs you’ll see if you look at job listings, for example on our Job Finder service, are those that involve transporting dangerous goods. This isn’t simply because they come with more risk attached, in theory, than other driving jobs, but because there are extra steps you need […]

It might surprise you to learn that mirrors aren’t essential parts of an LGV, and that you don’t actually need mirrors to drive at all. They can be bulky and vulnerable to damage. The cost of replacing LGV Mirrors can really add up if it happens regularly. But before you decide to stop using LGV […]

Driving an HGV in London is unlike driving in any other city in the UK. That’s why training in London can give you an edge when it comes to actually working in the capital as a professional driver. We’ve weighed up some of the pros, cons, and general differences when it comes to driving in […]