It’s no secret that winter roads are more dangerous, and you should use extra caution during the chilly months, especially when carrying a large load. Winter driving in any kind of precipitation is treacherous, and the likelihood that visibility will be low – be it due to snow, fog, or rain – is much, much […]

In today’s day and age, the world is more focused on health and safety than ever before. More and more regulations are being put into place, and new technological advances are happening on a daily basis with the aim of improving safety controls & security. The HGV is no different and has seen some drastic […]

As the awareness of mental health issues is coming to the fore, employers are urged to be more aware than ever of the potential mental health issues their employees may face. With one in four people experiencing a mental health issue at some point in their lives, it’s extremely important to be aware of the […]

The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association, also known as ABDA, has made calls for the UK government to put biomethane at the centre of its plans for the future of LGVs and buses. As part of its Clean Air Strategy, the Government should be looking at fuelling large vehicles with cleaner biomethane in order to reduce […]

High-end national supermarket chain Waitrose has experimented with gas-powered HGVs and found it to be a great success.  Cadent is the UK’s largest gas network and the suppliers of one large Leyland-based gas filling station. On behalf of operator CNG Fuels, they measured the pollution output of vehicles passing through its premises since it opened, […]

Cameras are part of an HGV driver’s life in several ways already, and it’s safe to say they’re here to stay. They might be used for legal reasons, as an additional witness for any incidents on the road. But on top of the dashboard cameras that are used by many hauliers, you could soon find […]

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 […]

LGV drivers in Malaysia who use a driver app to chat with each other while on the road are having a hard at the hands of traffic police just for having the app on their phone, drivers claim. During an operation to crack down on law-breaking LGV drivers in Malaysia using roadblocks, all drivers who […]

LGVs and low bridges don’t always get on, and a simple glance at the occasional news headlines will show that this is the case. More than any other type of obstacle, low bridges cause problems for LGV/HGV drivers on a regular basis. Large new lorries, small old roads and insufficient sat-nav can combine to cause […]

LGV Truck stops are a very important factor in enjoying your job as an LGV driver. The right facilities can make long journeys a real treat, and something you enjoy doing rather than something you’re simply paid to do. Hot showers, good food, evening entertainment, clean facilities, security and reasonable prices are all important when […]