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An unauthorised caravan encampment was recently established alongside the A253 in Minster, just opposite the Holiday Inn and adjacent to the local airport. It turns out the encampment was made up largely of French gypsies who had been chased away from a similar encampment in Canterbury. Despite objections from locals, the gypsies could not be […]

Distracted driving is a very dangerous practice that injures and kills indiscriminately. Of that there is little question. We are also sure about the fact that using mobile phones and other hand-held devices while driving drastically increases the chances of being involved in an accident. However, new data suggests that the practice of eating while […]

For more than a year now, the government has been warning companies in the haulage and transport sectors of its intention to vigorously enforce new CPC regulations. After the CPC deadline came and went for PCV drivers last year, drivers in the haulage industry waited with anticipation to see if the regulations would be enforced. […]

If there is anything companies in the transport sector know for sure, it is the fact that even the smallest violation could cost you your operator’s licence for a significant amount of time. Therefore, it is rather surprising that Carmel Coaches Ltd continued to operate in violation of the law even after having been approached […]

Late last year the government made it clear that it intended to do something about the number of deadly accidents occurring on the A9 in Scotland. Their first proposal involved installing speed cameras in order to make sure HGV drivers abide by posted speed limits. Drivers, understandably upset by the proposal, claimed the solution was […]

An Ashbourne-based recruiting firm has told the Derbyshire Telegraph it intends to hire as many as 65 commercial drivers after landing number of contracts worth some £1.65 million. According to the paper, Employ Recruitment UK already supplies drivers to big-name companies like DHL and Sainsbury’s.

Before an individual can begin HGV lessons, a routine medical examination must be passed. That examination is given by an NHS GP or another doctor approved by the government to conduct such exams. Doctors conducting the exams are required to fill out assessment paperwork as part of the process. A recent spike in the number […]

Sometimes companies like ours can oversimplify the fact that receiving towing lessons is the single most important thing trailer owners can do to ensure road safety. Moreover, while driver training is important, choosing the right tow vehicle is equally important. A mismatch between tow vehicle and caravan could very easily lead to a serious accident […]

A recent incident in Kent underscores the need for driver CPC training within the haulage and transport industries. The incident in question involved a 40-year-old HGV driver from Turkey who was caught operating a vehicle while watching a film on a laptop computer.

In order to begin practical skills training to be an HGV driver, students must first take and pass the HGV theory test. The test is a two-part exam consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions designed to test the student’s knowledge of general highway safety and hazard avoidance. While it is not an overly complicated test, there […]