If you’re driving an HGV the chances are you’re going to find yourself on an international mission at some point, taking goods from the UK to Europe, or vice versa. Although much of the job is the same, wherever you are there are still going to be some things you need to navigate that makes […]

If you’re thinking seriously about becoming an HGV driver, or you’re well on your way to becoming one, there are a few additional things you might want to learn before you hit the road. We can take care of your HGV licence, but once you’re qualified and out on your own, is there anything else […]

Recent discussions that took taking place at the Microlise Transport Conference in Coventry revealed some disagreement among transport operators over whether the UK should step out of the European Union or not. In light of those differences, we thought it might be interesting to consider how a Brexit would affect transport training in the UK. […]

In a move some people have described as ‘political correctness gone mad’, the Brighton and Hove City Council pulled a bin lorry off the road after complaints relating to its Union Jack logo. The council determined that the truck gave the impression they were officially supporting a Brexit, which would be improper, especially so close […]

Long-haul HGV drivers have one of the toughest jobs in the logistics industry. They spend a lot of time away from home, missing their spouses and children while working hard to make ends meet. Any tips they can glean to make the time away from home easier tend to be welcome. We have a few […]

Future heavy goods vehicle drivers looking to take the HGV theory test are not legally required to undergo any formal training prior to sitting for the two-part exam. They need only submit their application and show up at the testing facility on the designated day. Still, we believe HGV driving schools provide a better avenue […]

The UK law on towing goes above and beyond just driving down the road with the trailer in tow, as a political supporter from Argyll and Bute was recently reminded. Towing laws also apply to parking. Simply put, there are some places trailer owners are not allowed to park their vehicles. Parking in such a […]

It has been a while since we’ve used our daily blog post to provide helpful tips to our readers. So today, we thought we would address the hazard perception portion of the HGV theory test. Hazard perception makes up the second part of the two-part exam; candidates must score at least 67 to pass it.

HGV training companies like ours have been facing an uphill battle for years trying to recruit new drivers for the transport and haulage industries. There are lots of reasons people cite for not wanting to become professional drivers, not the least of which are the many challenges that come with getting a truck licence. Wait […]

Stunning video footage recorded by an HGV dash-cam clearly demonstrates why it so important that professional drivers never lose their focus. The footage shows an accident playing out on a motorway in Belgium in what could have been much more serious had other drivers not been paying attention. Watching the video for ourselves makes us […]