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Van drivers in the UK have a reputation for being reckless, careless, and inconsiderate toward other drivers. However, is that reputation truly earned, or is it manufactured by false premises and misunderstandings? According to a recent study by AXA Business Insurance, it could be manufactured. Their research suggests that the quality of van driving is […]

Horsebox and trailer owners in Bristol and Somerset have just a few more days remaining to take advantage of free tyre inspections being offered by a Bristol service centre. Autoserv Car & Bike is offering the free inspections as a way to help motorists ensure that their caravans and horsebox trailers are completely safe before […]

What is CPC certification? It is an important tool for ensuring only the best and safest drivers are on the road. Yet it is not the perfect solution that will eliminate the majority of accidents in the UK. A case recently decided in Bexley Magistrates Court provides an excellent example. The case dates back to […]

Any UK adult with a valid driving licence and reasonably good health can undergo truck driver training at the HGV Training Centre. Upon completion of that training, graduates are able to look for all sorts of jobs. One graduate might go on to land a job as a long-haul lorry driver while another might purchase […]

In the world of commercial van driving, the average long-term driver can expect to operate the same vehicle for nearly 4½ years before it is replaced. Furthermore, he/she can expect to put in just under 74,000 miles. At least that is the way it has been until the first quarter of this year. New figures […]

Oxfordshire County Council members may think they have done the right thing by approving a ban on overtaking by HGV drivers, but their actions could turn out to create a more dangerous situation rather than making the roads safer. The ban applies to HGVs driving along the A34 between Junctions 9 and 13 in Oxfordshire […]

As a leading provider of HGV training in Powys and dozens of other areas across the UK, the HGV Training Centre is acutely aware of the benefits of being a safe driver. We also know that compliance with the law is a big part of safety. That is why we were thrilled to learn of […]

A recent accident in Somerset involving an HGV and a car towing a caravan shows just what can happen when drivers are careless. A dash cam mounted on the HGV recorded the entire incident, clearing the HGV driver of any wrongdoing. The car driver, on the other hand, could probably use some trailer training before […]

Do you have a valid bus driving licence that you are not doing anything with? If so, perhaps you would be interested in purchasing a piece of British history by way of Margaret Thatcher’s 1983 election bus. It is now on the market for a mere £25,000. Indeed, for less money than you would need […]

It is always great to see new technology making the lives of professional drivers better. One such example is the new geofencing software now being used to make van driving and delivery receipt a lot more efficient. Wolseley UK is in the midst of testing the software on three of its routes.