HGV News

Whether company drivers or owner operators, commercial drivers who spend extended amounts of time on rural roads are at greater risk in the event of accidents or health emergencies. Now, a joint venture between Skyguard and Quattro Telematics has produced a new piece of technology that should reduce driver risk dramatically. The device, named MySOS […]

At this time last year, there was quite a bit of speculation about whether or not HGV drivers in the UK would meet obligations for driver CPC training prior to the September, 2014 deadline. Various news reports suggested that experienced drivers would wait to see if the regulations were enforced against their PCV counterparts before […]

If you have been thinking about pursuing a career as a professional driver, you might want to think about undergoing van driver training. A recent report from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) indicates that vans are leading the way for increased commercial vehicle sales across the UK. That suggests carriers are expanding […]

A few weeks ago, we published a blog post talking about trailer safety for horseboxes. We mentioned how important it is to make sure trailers are safe in order protect both drivers and horses alike. Now, Horse & Hound magazine is taking things a step further by imploring horse owners to check their tyres before […]

Navigating the traffic on High Street in Lochee, Dundee can be a nightmare on any given day. The one-way street is often heavily congested with a mix of commercial and private passenger vehicles all vying for limited parking space and the necessary room to pass through. HGV drivers, taxi drivers, and local residents are among […]

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) utilising van deliveries to meet customer demand contribute approximately £43.8 billion to the British economy annually. Yet for many of these businesses, their van driving plans are being curtailed by funding issues. Business owners are still finding it difficult to secure the lending needed to increase van fleets.

Anyone who’s undergone rough terrain forklift training knows that operating a forklift truck on anything other than a flat, even surface can be treacherous. However, a new video that recently went viral depicts something even scarier. So scary in fact, it is difficult to describe. The video shows a smaller forklift being lifted by a […]

If you recently completed HGV training in Derbyshire, you might be interested to know that Moy Park, a well-known poultry firm, is looking to hire a number of brand-new drivers. HGV UK reported that the company held a recruiting event this past weekend at their Blenheim Road facility in Ashbourne. The company is apparently looking […]

London Mayor Boris Johnson recently criticised both UK and EU policy regarding Euro VI HGVs and their relationship to energy efficiency standards. Apparently, the mayor is less than inspired by efforts to promote cleaner running vehicles in the capital. However, his criticisms have been met with a bit of chiding from industry representatives, including the […]

A brand-new cycle safety device being tested on buses in Bristol could have a very definite impact on both cyclist safety and future bus driver training. The device, if further tests show positive results, could also be adapted for use on HGVs and LGVs. The device uses a series of cameras and sensors to warn […]