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Government to Abolish CPC Qualification for Mechanics

Posted on Aug 12, 2013 by Prath520

As you probably already know, all HGV drivers wishing to continue working professionally as of September next year (2013) must earn CPC qualification. As written, the certification requirement also applies to mechanics and valets who operate the vehicles only over short distances. However, that’s set to change come autumn.READ MORE

Changes Coming to Cross Keys Swing Bridge

Posted on Aug 07, 2013 by Prath520

Commercial drivers, as well as those receiving their HGV training in Lincolnshire or Norfolk, are likely to see some important changes coming to the Cross Keys Swing Bridge. Residents from the village of Sutton Bridge finally convinced the Lincolnshire County Council to address the issue of speeding HGVs by making a few changes to the..READ MORE

A9 Cameras Coming – Drivers Not Happy

Posted on Aug 07, 2013 by Prath520

Sometime in the near future motorists on Scotland’s notorious A9 can expect to be tied up in traffic behind a long line of HGVs. Everything from the horse lorry to the long-haul freight truck is expected to join in the procession. That procession is being billed as a rolling roadblock to protest a government decision..READ MORE

HGV UK Reminds Drivers to Be Careful about Drinking

Posted on Aug 02, 2013 by Prath520

William received his HGV training in Middlesex more than five years ago. He remembers very clearly the time spent on learning about driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Yet his training did not help him when he was caught driving drunk on a UK motorway earlier this summer.READ MORE

Young Bus Driver Can’t Escape High Insurance Costs

Posted on Aug 01, 2013 by Prath520

In what might be one of the most ironic stories in professional driving history, the Daily Mail recently highlighted the frustrations of a young professional bus driver who cannot escape the excessively high cost of car insurance. The driver, 19-year-old Tim Clarke, cannot afford to put his own car on the road.READ MORE

FTA: Loosen Overnight Delivery Restrictions

Posted on Jul 30, 2013 by Prath520

Under current regulations, HGV drivers looking to make deliveries in London are restricted to operating during weekday business hours. Lorries are not allowed on London streets during overnight hours or on weekends. Critics of the regulations say they increase city traffic during business hours and result in greater potential for accidents; especially accidents with pedestrians..READ MORE

HGV Medical Tests Required before Training Begins

Posted on Jul 29, 2013 by Prath520

From time to time, the HGV Training Centre fields inquiries from individuals wanting to know what driver training entails. Although it is not complicated, there is quite a bit involved in the process. The process begins with the HGV medical test.READ MORE

Thieves Attempt to Steal Whisky from Lorry

Posted on Jul 26, 2013 by Prath520

While HGV training in Cumbria can prepare you for many things, it is not likely to prepare you for what happened at a Penrith truck stop on the morning of July 25th (2013). A lorry loaded with whisky was hit by thieves who attempted to steal the load in the early hours of the morning.READ MORE

HGV Drivers Found Working Overtime Illegally

Posted on Jul 19, 2013 by Prath520

When a driver receives his or her HGV training in Essex, or anywhere else for that matter, one of the first things they are taught is the importance of following the law. So it’s a bit surprising to find out that eight drivers were recently caught in Essex working overtime illegally.READ MORE

Construction Company Requires HGV Safety Scheme of All Suppliers

Posted on Jul 16, 2013 by Prath520

HGV training in London has taken on a new meaning for companies that act as suppliers to Vinci Construction, UK. The company recently announced a new requirement that all suppliers bringing materials to their sites be Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) accredited. Suppliers must receive at least the bronze level of accreditation.READ MORE

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