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If you find yourself asking, “What is CPC?” then you need to understand that your time to learn is running out. As of mid-September, all commercial drivers operating HGVs must be certified as having completed the mandatory training required by law. Proof of compliance is a CPC certificate issued by the organisation that provided the […]

In the months leading up to the implementation of the new UK road user tax, most of the discussion was focused on levelling the playing field between UK and foreign operators. Yet in the background, something else was brewing; something that got very little media attention. That something was the amount of money that would […]

An individual wanting to become a commercial driver starts by acquiring an HGV or LGV provisional licence in order to undergo driving training. However, for owners wishing to start a new haulage transport company, things are different. The process for them starts by learning how the law regulates their particular businesses. That was part of […]

With the arrival of summer comes the higher traffic resulting from families embarking on holiday journeys. Many of those families will be enjoying caravan holidays in their favourite destinations. Unfortunately, the increased traffic also increases the likelihood of very serious crashes involving caravans and tow vehicles. Summer is a time to be extra diligent about […]

You would probably not be surprised to learn that the majority of UK drivers do not know much about towing a horse trailer. However, how much do you know about sharing the road with horses and their riders? If you are like most people then this is yet another area in which you are largely […]

A slowly improving British economy has helped a number of business sectors achieve moderate growth since the start of the year. The logistics sector is but one example. As conditions improve around the UK, the logistics industry is in the position of taking more work in order to move freight across the country. This is […]

The residents of Banbury were treated to dozens of HGVs rumbling into town earlier this month; but not because we suddenly increased the number of opportunities for HGV training in Oxfordshire. Rather, the truck owners were travelling to St Mary’s Church for the wedding of Mr Gary Coles. He is the owner and director of […]

London and South East Traffic Commissioner Nick Denton has suspended the HGV operator licence of a Brighton company for 28 days, after an investigation revealed the company was persistently out of compliance with HGV regulations. Fire and Ice Productions Ltd will not be able to use their truck to transport equipment until early July.

If a UK lorry driver is found driving beyond the legally allowed limit on any given day, he or she can be issued a court summons to answer charges of driving while tired. In fact, UK courts hear these kinds of cases all the time. However, what about foreign drivers with no valid address in […]

During preparations for the LGV theory test, a student driver learns about road safety as it relates to level crossings. The topic is further addressed during the practical skills training the student undergoes. Yet despite covering it a number of times during training, the statistics involving professional drivers and near accidents at level crossings are […]