HGV News

In one of the more comprehensive cases of its kind, the Crown Court in Carlisle sentenced a group of drivers and managers to prison terms and licence suspensions for falsifying records in a case that lasted more than three years. According to HGV UK, the 17 individuals were issued varying sentences based on their involvement […]

After successful tests in Asia and Africa, industry-leading telematics company Ctrack is set to roll out its new RFID cargo tracking system in the UK. Their new Integrated Security Intelligent Solution (ISIS) is an ideal tracking solution for cargo that is extremely valuable and/or time sensitive. The company expects it to be widely used by […]

Even as other coach operators are consolidating operations in closing down routes, business has never been better at National Express. The company, which offers transportation options including bus and rail, has operations in Europe, North America, and parts of northern Africa. Company executives recently disclosed that the UK coach service is one of their strongest […]

We recently reported on a scheme being implemented in Islington (a borough of London) requiring HGV drivers to take a Safe Urban Driving course before being legally allowed to operate in the borough. It now appears that Scotland has jumped on board with the idea. According to the Islington Gazette, Edinburgh Council is set to […]

As of 10 September 2014, all HGV drivers operating vehicles in excess of 7.5 tonnes will be required to complete CPC driver training and carry the appropriate certification with them whenever they are working. To make it easier to complete the training, a small handful of companies are helping by subsidising the cost.

The Caravan Times is reporting on a brand-new survey that shows one in every 10 Britons enjoys regular caravan holidays. The study further shows most caravanners are willing to drive several hours to find a destination suitable to them. Some own their own units, others rent units permanently affixed in caravan parks.

Whether a driver receives his or her HGV training in County Down or County Londonderry, he or she is trained in the necessity of carrying out vehicle defect checks before heading out. These vehicle safety checks are required by law throughout the UK. That said, a brand-new smartphone app is making the process a bit […]

The next six months of van driving for some 28 British Gas engineers will be a bit different from what they are used to. How so? Each of the engineers will be driving an electric van from Nissan. In the first-ever trial looking at the viability of commercial electric vans in the UK, the Nissan […]

Lorry drivers intending to work in the Islington borough of London will have to undergo a new type of HGV training course. This training course prepares them to operate safely on busy streets and includes spending time riding a bicycle in London. The plan was created to hopefully reduce the number of accidents between London […]

The final HGV test administered at the Kidderminster site occurred earlier this week, closing out 45 years of MoT testing that has easily seen tens of thousands of drivers and vehicles pass through. The closing of the site is part of a larger strategy of eventually shutting down all government-owned testing stations.