HGV News

We have seen numerous programmes over the years involving cyclists and HGV operators teaming up for combined training that helps both be better road users. But would you believe that there are now horse owners throughout England working on a similar campaign? According to the Horse and Hound Magazine website, that is just what’s happening […]

Recent discussions that took taking place at the Microlise Transport Conference in Coventry revealed some disagreement among transport operators over whether the UK should step out of the European Union or not. In light of those differences, we thought it might be interesting to consider how a Brexit would affect transport training in the UK. […]

A local bus driver from Devon is being hailed as a hero today after he stopped his bus to help a man who had fallen and hit his head. This bus driver went above and beyond both the call of duty and standard bus driver training to provide much-needed first aid in a genuine emergency. […]

A UK field marketing business has become the first in the country to introduce a new fleet of service vehicles to employees utilising virtual reality technology. According to Fleet News UK, Blue Square recently took delivery of a fleet of Leon cars that were introduced to the drivers who will be using them via virtual […]

Last summer’s (2015) trouble in Calais, France led to unprecedented problems to the point that local officials decided to invoke Operation Stack. For weeks, local residents living near the M20 in Kent endured the nightmare right alongside lorry drivers who waited in queues as long as 35 miles at their peak. Given that we offer […]

What happens when two competing ice cream salespersons meet on the same road, day after day for nine months? Apparently, you get a heated argument over turf. This is evidenced by a new video that has gone viral thanks to publication by the Daily Mail and others. Watching it makes us wish that the van […]

The introduction of telematics into the logistics industry has provided a tremendous number of benefits across many levels. As just one example, HGV UK recently reported on a well-known logistics company that has drastically improved the performance of its company drivers by collecting telematics data and using it to motivate drivers to do better. The […]

In a move some people have described as ‘political correctness gone mad’, the Brighton and Hove City Council pulled a bin lorry off the road after complaints relating to its Union Jack logo. The council determined that the truck gave the impression they were officially supporting a Brexit, which would be improper, especially so close […]

With summer nearly upon us, more Britons will be taking to the roads with trailers, caravans and boats in tow. This is certainly the time of year when more people like to get out and about to enjoy our warmer summer weather. Before you go, though, you might want to take some time to learn […]

Buying a used horse lorry or trailer is commonplace for new horse owners who are just getting started in equestrian sports. Used vehicles are less expensive, making it easier for the new horse owner to get involved at a cheaper cost. Nevertheless, buyers need to be very aware of what they are purchasing before handing […]