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CPC Training Not Limited to Drivers – Operators Need It Too

Posted on Apr 28, 2015 by Prath520

Commercial Fleet, the commercial news arm of Fleet News UK, recently sought to educate commercial operators about CPC requirements by publishing information regarding the O-license. This is the licence required by operators in order to legally move goods throughout the UK and, in some cases, Europe. As Commercial Fleet explained, CPC training is not restricted..READ MORE

What Is CPC Certification? Not a Perfect Solution

Posted on Apr 21, 2015 by Prath520

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..READ MORE

Last Year, CPC Courses | This Year Food Shortages?

Posted on Mar 24, 2015 by Prath520

Last year at this time, everyone in the haulage industry was talking about CPC courses in anticipation of the rules that were to go into effect in September. This year, however, attention is turned to more pressing problems. Some are saying that the current HGV driver shortage could be severe enough to affect food supplies..READ MORE

CPC Driver Training Should Include Basic Road Rules Refresher

Posted on Mar 12, 2015 by Prath520

HGV and PCV drivers must undergo 35 hours of CPC driver training every five years to maintain their licences. That training demonstrates that an individual driver possesses the necessary competency to operate heavy commercial vehicles safely. In light of a recent driver survey involving red ‘X’ signs, it seems that the training should include a..READ MORE

CPC Training Continues despite Closure of Major Player

Posted on Feb 04, 2015 by Prath520

The implementation of CPC training requirements in the UK between 2012 and 2014 resulted in a number of companies doing very well by offering training and certification. One such company, Skills for Logistics (SfL), has announced it is going into administration. The announcement came as a surprise given the fact that SfL has been one..READ MORE

3 Ways Driver CPC Requirements Will Continue Impacting Industry

Posted on Dec 05, 2014 by Prath520

The second of the two CPC driver-training deadlines passed in September (2014). That means every commercial driver sitting behind the wheel of a lorry, bus, coach, or heavy construction vehicle should be properly trained and certified. However, that does not mean the impact of the CPC requirements is now officially over and done with. Quite..READ MORE

What Is CPC: A Quick Reminder for HGV Drivers

Posted on Dec 01, 2014 by Prath520

Now that the deadline for CPC training has come and gone, we thought we would provide HGV drivers with a quick reminder of what CPC is. Before we do however, it is important to note that the CPC and requirements put in place by the Government have not turned out to be as bad for..READ MORE

Critics Claim CPC Qualification Costing Lives

Posted on Nov 05, 2014 by Prath520

During the years leading up to the official implementation of CPC qualification requirements in the UK, some critics of the EU regulations predicted legions of drivers would either retire or move on to new careers rather than undergo the training at an average cost of £3,000 every five years. Now some of those same critics..READ MORE

CPC Driver Training Costs Adding to Labour Shortage

Posted on Oct 28, 2014 by Prath520

When the news outlets first began reporting on CPC driver-training back in 2012, there was quite a bit of speculation about whether or not current HGV and PCV drivers would absorb the cost of training or simply retire or move to a different career path. There was some concern that the additional financial burden on..READ MORE

Companies Worry CPC Requirements Exacerbating Driver Shortage

Posted on Sep 03, 2014 by Prath520

A Winsford company known as Smart Solutions now has seven open full-time driver positions thanks to new contracts. The permanent positions require experienced drivers with valid LGV licences, yet the company is not so sure they will be able to fill the jobs as quickly as it would like. It is concerned that the CPC..READ MORE

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