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DVSA Clarifies Cab Rest Fines

Posted on Oct 30, 2017 by Prath520

The DVSA has been forced to clarify its position on fines for working drivers who take their full weekly rest periods in their cabs. The original announcement that fines would be introduced has caused concern among the haulage industry, with many drivers questioning how these fines would work. But now the DVSA has provided some more..READ MORE

Longer HGVs – Emissions Heroes or Dangerous Vehicles?

Posted on Oct 20, 2017 by Prath520

Are longer lorries on Britain’s roads the answer to a pollution problem? Or are they a disaster waiting to happen? The answer depends on who you ask.  MPs recently backed extended trailers as one solution to cut carbon emissions, and there are currently a fleet of 1800 of them on the UK’s roads.   At 15.65m..READ MORE

Will New Window-Level Bins Solve Motorway Littering?

Posted on Oct 16, 2017 by Prath520

HGV drivers are being encouraged to bin their rubbish with the installation of window height bins at a motorway service station. The bins have been installed at the M6 Lymm services, and are the latest measure being taken to try and keep the motorways clear of rubbish thrown from cars and lorries. There are two types..READ MORE

London’s new HGV rating could see vehicles banned from the capital

Posted on Oct 06, 2017 by Prath520

HGVs will now be rated for ‘direct vision’ in London, under new rules put in place by Transport for London. In the new rating system, lorries will be assessed to see how good a view the driver has from their cab of what’s going on around them. Any vehicles which don’t meet the requirements could be..READ MORE

Drivers’ Hours: Changes to Fines for Commercial Drivers

Posted on Sep 27, 2017 by Prath520

News that the rules on drivers’ hours are to be changed means the whole industry is gearing up for the stricter laws and potential retrospective fines.  The change means that, rather than being fined on the day for any offence committed that day only – or for repeated and ongoing offences – drivers can now face..READ MORE

A Silver Lining For UBER Drivers In London Set To Lose Their Jobs

Posted on Sep 22, 2017 by Prath520

Uber have been told in no uncertain terms to stop operating in London. The legal decision was made by Transport For London (TFL), who said the taxi operator was not fit to hold a licence in the city. This decision will see approximately 40,000 Uber drivers lose their jobs, although Uber has a short time..READ MORE

Everything a Lorry Driver Needs When Travelling Abroad

Posted on Sep 22, 2017 by Prath520

One of the major perks of being a qualified and professional HGV driver is the opportunity to go abroad as part of your job. While this isn’t necessarily the case for every HGV job, it is a regular part of some jobs working for international haulage companies. It’s one thing getting on a plane and heading..READ MORE

Semi-Automated Trucks are Coming

Posted on Sep 20, 2017 by Prath520

Britain’s motorways are about to look very different if the latest news from the Government and Department for Transport are anything to go by. The news this week is that the Government have set aside an impressive £8.1million for the specific purpose of trialling convoys of semi-automated HGVs on Britain’s roads. This means we can expect..READ MORE

How much does an HGV driver earn?

Posted on Sep 12, 2017 by Prath520

if you’re wondering how much does an HGV driver earn? there is no short answer to this question because the answer very much depends on the level of training you’ve reached, the type of goods you’re transporting, the distances you’ll be travelling, and the area in which you’ll be working.   So, for example, you’ll often..READ MORE

Digital Driver’s Cards

Posted on Aug 31, 2017 by Prath520

Your working hours as a professional driver are very closely regulated and you must stick to the legally defined hours you are allowed to work. This is because driver tiredness can kill. Not only the driver, but also other road users too, so it’s vital that drivers have enough rest between driving shifts.  To track..READ MORE

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