Class 2 vehicles refer to the Heavy Goods Vehicles you’re allowed to drive once you have passed your HGV Category C licence. These are rigid vehicles whose trailers can carry up to 18 Tonnes per load. Reversing is extremely important as an HGV driver. Depending on your job role you will more than likely be..READ MORE
The Trucker’s Hitch is a knot that is widely used by truckers and is one of the fundamental ways to secure a heavy load to trailers or trucks. It ensures maximum strength and great tension with a loop system that acts as a pulley. This knot will give you peace of mind, knowing that your..READ MORE
You might be wondering what job opportunities are open to you once you’ve obtained your HGV Cat C1 licence and whether it’s worth doing the training in the first place. With a Cat C1 licence, you’ll be permitted you to drive vehicles between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes in weight, which includes a lot of..READ MORE
Digital drivers’ cards were brought in for many HGV drivers to make the process of tracking your driving hours even easier. Drivers’ hours are extremely tightly regulated to avoid accidents caused by tiredness, which can otherwise be fatal, so this new tool is aimed at keeping everyone safe on the roads including you. The cards automatically..READ MORE
There are times when you might need to get the specialist extra layer of certification on top of your HGV driving licence, for when you’re doing very specific types of work. While this does mean undertaking a bit of extra work to have your vehicle tested and to get qualified yourself, it can also mean..READ MORE
If you’re training to upgrade your licence so you can drive an HGV professionally, it helps to be fully prepared – not only for the hands-on practical test, but also for your theory test. At HGVT we can help you to be as prepared as possible. This means providing you with all the most up-to-date equipment..READ MORE
Whatever kind of driving licence you have, you can always find a clear way to work your way up to a full HGV licence, driving the very largest kinds of haulage vehicles. The way you would do this is by upgrading your licence in stages, and taking a test to pass each intervening stage. At..READ MORE
So you’re about to pass your test and get your full HGV licence. It’s an exciting time, but it can also be a little scary. You might have heard a lot about the sheer number of jobs there are available for qualified drivers – and there are certainly more jobs available than there are drivers..READ MORE
Dumper trucks are one of the most commonly used vehicles in construction and also in general public service, whether they’re emptying your rubbish or building new homes. If you can learn how to drive a dumper truck, you’ll never be out of a job, and you’ll also be able to work on important and constructive jobs..READ MORE
As you head back to work at the same job you had last year, and possibly the year – or several – before that, it’s time to ask yourself a very important question: are you really happy at work. Considering we spend almost our entire waking week at work, career satisfaction is a huge part of..READ MORE
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