As a leading provider of HGV training in Kent, we are fully aware of how busy the port city of Dover is. HGVs of all sizes regularly rumble through the area on the way to or from France. And of course, the haulage industry provides transport services for tonnes of goods coming into England by […]

Every once in a while we come across a news story profiling an enterprising female who has decided to join the ranks of the UK’s HGV drivers. We ran across one such story published by The Mirror on August 30 (2014). The story was about a 26-year-old former office worker who now spends her days […]

If you are a professional van driver living near Cotswold, Gloucestershire, there is an opportunity for you to put your van driver training to good use by volunteering for a local hospice. The Cotswold Care Hospice is looking for new volunteer van drivers to join them so that they might provide better service to the […]

One of the things we talk a lot about during our HGV training is how to make best use of current roadways while still being both safe and productive. Therefore, whether our students are receiving HGV training in the Borders or in London, the message is the same. Thankfully, we will be modifying that message […]

We all know how dangerous it is to operate a vehicle while using a mobile phone. It does not matter whether you are driving a large truck, a passenger car, or a medium-sized delivery van. Mobile phones are a clear and present danger by way of voice calls, texting, surfing the web, etc. Therefore, it […]

If you’ve been thinking about taking HGV lessons in to become a commercial driver, you will be pleased to know that yet another well-known freight company is hiring. According to HGV Ireland, Waberer’s International is looking at adding 400 HGV drivers to their staff. The company already employs approximately 4,000 drivers to operate a fleet […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]