HGV News

There have been a lot of ups and downs in the HGV industry this year, and nowhere has this been more apparent than in the press. One minute there’s a positive story about HGV drivers, and the next there’s something much less positive. Let’s take a look back at some of the best and the […]

Many people are confused about what a forklift truck is, and what it’s like to learn to drive one. That might put some people off ever having formal training, thinking they can go in and do a forklift driving job right away, or it might make others feel too intimidated to give it a try […]

So you’re booked on one of our training courses, and you could be a fully qualified HGV driver within a week. It’s time to start thinking about the practicalities of your career as a professional new HGV driver, and that means thinking beyond simply getting your licence. We’ve put together a rundown of all the things […]

Even if we don’t get a white Christmas this year, we’re still very likely to experience the ice, snow and freezing temperatures of British winter at some point over the next couple of months. All drivers know they need to be prepared for the onset of wintery weather, but for HGV drivers it’s even more […]

If you’ve ever considered getting your HGV licence, but you haven’t got round to giving us a call yet, we understand. There are a lot of misconceptions out there about HGV driving – both training and as a career – and just one of these misconceptions can stop you from even taking that first step […]

Christmas is almost upon us – or at least that’s what adverts, our calendars and the dropping temperatures tell us. We’ve even spoken to the driver of the Coca-Cola Christmas truck who told us that holidays are definitely coming. But it could be the case that Christmas never actually arrives to some major retailers if […]

For lots of people around the world, the Coca Cola Christmas truck is one of the traditional signs that the holidays are coming – whether they spot it on TV or in real life driving through their home town. It’s probably the most famous HGV in the world, so of course we wanted to find […]

A forklift is ideal for the warehouse environment, and has been designed specifically for the tight corners, safety concerns and convenience needs of a busy warehouse. You don’t need a forklift licence because no such licence exists. You Just need to be forklift certified which we have explained in our previous blog. However, it always […]

A recent survey by insurance firm Stavely Head has revealed further shocking information that almost 60% of drivers have admitted to using mobile phones while driving – some in stationary traffic but others while actually on the move. The survey included information from a sample of 3,700 drivers, which also included 254 HGV drivers, of […]

The debate over whether Brexit will affect the haulage industry is ongoing, and it’s just been thrown another curveball. Eastern European workers from countries like Poland, Romania and Bulgaria make up a large portion of the workforce currently driving for UK firms, and are essential at the moment to the smooth running of haulage in […]