HGV News

In yesterday’s blog post, we addressed a post-election poll that seems to indicate executives in the haulage and transport industries believe a new conservative government will lead to industry growth as a result of an expanding economy. We also mentioned that the poll showed considerable scepticism over whether or not the government would address the […]

The Tory victory in the 2015 General Election was as decisive as it could be. Not only did the Conservatives bring an end to having to share power with the Lib Dems, they also walked away with a mandate to continue the policies UK voters believe have helped grow the economy and put people back […]

Your average 3.5-tonne horsebox trailer has enough space to fit two horses comfortably for the ride to and from the equestrian show. Horseboxes are built tough, they have hefty suspension, and they are designed for a smooth and comfortable ride. So when you have an old one you are ready to retire, it’s a shame […]

As a leading provider of HGV training in Essex and Kent, we know all too well how easy it is for traffic to be backed up at Dartford tunnel due to oversized vehicles or improper use of lanes. We hope that that all changes now that a new traffic system is in place. HGV drivers […]

Smartphones are doing just about everything these days, so why not use one to help you perform a daily walk-around check? Thanks to a well-known software provider specialising in fleet management solutions, professional drivers can do just that. The average HGV or LGV driver can download and install the app, choose the correct vehicle template, […]

Running truck licence checks on company drivers is standard operating procedure for companies in the haulage business. Yet it is a procedure that is now more difficult thanks to the loss of the paper counterpart. In response, one haulage industry organisation is calling on the Government to rethink its plans for completing licence checks.

‘Critical mass’ is a phrase used to describe a minimum size, number, or volume necessary to produce a particular result. It is often used to describe nuclear reactions, in direct reference to the amount of fissile material required to keep a reaction going. With that in mind, is the shortage of company drivers in the […]

FirstGroup, the UK transportation giant and FTSE 250 company known for its immense bus fleet, plans to spend upwards of £73 million on more than 350 new, environmentally-friendly buses. Although their purchase plans will not necessarily change bus driver training or hiring, the news is still welcome to the industry as a whole. FirstGroup’s commitment […]

Prior to increasing speed limits for HGVs on dual carriageways, it was assumed that the HGV would be the slowest vehicle on the road at any given time. Such is no longer the case. And at least one organisation is warning its members to pay attention to the speed limit changes and how those changes […]

Male workers have traditionally dominated the transport and logistics industries. The physical and intimidating nature of the work has seen to that. However, that does not mean females cannot succeed alongside their male counterparts. The Freight Transport Association’s (FTA) annual Everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards is proof. The awards recognise the accomplishments of females […]