Training to become a professional lorry driver is a multi-step process that includes obtaining a provisional licence. Also known as the provisional entitlement, the LGV provisional licence is the document that allows an individual to begin practical skills training with a company such as the HGV Training Centre. Without that provisional licence, it is not […]

A recent fatal crash involving an articulated lorry and two cyclists in Cornwall has led a former TRL investigator to warn senior managers of transport companies regarding their potential liability. Edward Handley, now the owner of Work-Related Road Safety Solutions, told Fleet News UK that it would only take one successful prosecution for corporate manslaughter […]

Last week we reported on plans by the Kent County Council to build at least three new lorry parks that would alleviate some of the congestion caused by commercial vehicles in residential communities. Along with others, we voiced scepticism as to whether or not drivers would be willing to pay to use those parks, especially […]

Regular readers of our blog know that the UK is in the midst of a severe commercial driver shortage spanning nearly every area of the haulage and transport sectors. Some companies, in a desperate attempt to fill open positions, are going so far as to offer free LGV training to anyone who has the temperament […]

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) utilising van deliveries to meet customer demand contribute approximately £43.8 billion to the British economy annually. Yet for many of these businesses, their van driving plans are being curtailed by funding issues. Business owners are still finding it difficult to secure the lending needed to increase van fleets.

A Romford man took the ride of his life last week after stealing a van and leading police on a dangerous chase. In fact, he was able to evade police along the A414 before heading up the M11 in the wrong direction. He managed to go some 50 miles against traffic before colliding with an […]

We usually use our daily blog posts to inform readers about important news stories that might affect them as commercial drivers. However, today, we would like to close out the week by talking about the LGV theory test. This is a topic that has been getting a lot of attention ever since it was announced […]

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has been working closely with a number of big-name fleet operators to come up with something known as the ‘van driver passport’ for UK operators. A recent report from Fleet News now says the FTA is closer than ever to finalising a deal. If all the parties can get it […]

A recent article published by the Shoreham Herald served as a good reminder to business owners that retained firefighters gain skills that might benefit employers in the long run. The story profiled six firefighters who recently left full-time service and are now heading to retained positions in Shoreham, Storrington, East Preston, and East Grinsted.

In the Wiltshire town of Westbury, residents have long complained about HGV drivers ignoring area weight limits. Wiltshire Council has responded by forming a volunteer watch group consisting of individuals willing to go out and record registration details from offending vehicles and reporting that information to the local trading standards department. At issue is the […]