Being an HGV driver is a well regulated profession, with lots of safeguards and documents to make sure you work the right number of hours, take enough breaks, and drive a vehicle that’s in top condition. And then there are the further documents you need for security checks, including your licence, as well as your passport […]

National haulage industry body the Road Haulage Association (RHA) has called for a solution to potential Brexit-related chaos for HGV drivers.  The RHA’s 7,000 members operate 100,000 HGVs both in the UK and around the world, and they are acting on behalf of their members to smooth the path for international haulage post-Brexit. In an appeal […]

As we have reported many times, the HGV industry is under threat from a serious lack of new drivers. With a huge number of current drivers nearing retirement age, and not being replaced by newer drivers, it’s an issue that has even been raised by MPs.  This also means that British industry is under threat, […]

American energy experts and automotive manufacturers, Tesla, have announced some exciting news for the HGV industry. The electronics giant says it will unveil its very first all-electric HGV in just a few months, a move that could see the haulage industry begin to overcome fears that it’s responsible for much of the pollution on the […]

A Warrington MP has stood up for residents and drivers and opposed a ban on HGVs in her constituency.  Proposals to ban HGVs from driving through Lowton would affect nearby Croft and cause more problems than they solved, argued Helen Jones.   Plans to ‘de-prime’ the area of Winwick Lane would, Ms Jones told residents […]

If you follow our news, you’ll know that there’s a worrying HGV driver shortage at the moment, and that it could cause the UK many logistical problems in the near future. With the majority of current drivers nearing retirement age, and not enough younger drivers in training to replace them, questions are being asked about […]

Driving an HGV in London is unlike driving in any other city in the UK. That’s why training in London can give you an edge when it comes to actually working in the capital as a professional driver. We’ve weighed up some of the pros, cons, and general differences when it comes to driving in […]

There have been a lot of ups and downs in the HGV industry this year, and nowhere has this been more apparent than in the press. One minute there’s a positive story about HGV drivers, and the next there’s something much less positive. Let’s take a look back at some of the best and the […]

Many people are confused about what a forklift truck is, and what it’s like to learn to drive one. That might put some people off ever having formal training, thinking they can go in and do a forklift driving job right away, or it might make others feel too intimidated to give it a try […]

So you’re booked on one of our training courses, and you could be a fully qualified HGV driver within a week. It’s time to start thinking about the practicalities of your career as a professional new HGV driver, and that means thinking beyond simply getting your licence. We’ve put together a rundown of all the things […]