Driver training in and around Leeds is an important training service for anyone in the North of England looking for a career in professional driving, as there is a lot to learn before you can officially and legally work in the industry. From daily maintenance checks to staying compliant with working hours regulations, our HGV […]

When you’re making your living as a class 1 HGV vehicle driver, knowing how to couple and uncouple a trailer is an essential skill, as it’s something you’ll probably end up doing every single day. So, if you’re someone either training for or thinking of training for your class 1 HGV  (Cat C+E) licence, we thought […]

If you live or work in and around Birmingham, you may already be aware of the city’s plans for a Clean Air Zone (CAZ), which is aimed at reducing vehicle emissions and improving air quality. For those of you who aren’t in the know, the plan was recently approved by the government and it is […]

HGV licence holders rely on their driving skill to keep themselves and other road users safe, but there is also another highly important factor involved which needs to be constantly monitored. This factor is the roadworthiness of your vehicle, as not only does failing to properly maintain it put lives at risk, but you also […]

If you’re a HGV driver travelling regularly up and down the roads of Europe and the UK, there are some essentials that you just can’t do without. Whether you’re talking about a quality toolkit, a good pillow or photos of your family, each HGV driver takes a range of wants and must-haves away with them […]

If you currently hold your HGV Class 2 Cat C licence or you’re just starting out on your driving career, you could be looking at ways to move your career forwards or to maximise your earning potential. The most obvious route to achieving these goals is to qualify as a tanker driver by obtaining your […]

It is no surprise by now that the UK is almost definitely leaving the EU. But what does this mean for you as an HGV driver? – in this article we will cover how the change will affect you and any changes you may or may not experience in the industry.     HGV Driving in […]

As the founder and joint-CEO of HGVT Services, I have seen a progressive worsening and deepening of the UK’s HGV driver shortage. What started at the turn of the decade as a few companies struggling to fill their roles has snowballed in a full blow national crisis. In this article, I explain what the driver […]

Fatigue in HGV drivers is a serious and dangerous issue that should be avoided at all costs. It is estimated that roughly 20% of HGV accidents are due to drivers being overtired and making mistakes behind the wheel. The LGV industry is now regulated with drivers being restricted to no more than 45 hours of […]

Road traffic accidents are one of the most feared things amongst HGV drivers. A high percentage of road accidents involving lorries (most commonly known as hgv accidents) are fatal due to the sheer weight of the vehicle; a lorry travelling at 50 mph is capable of tearing through a house, as was the case in […]