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How will the Diesel Scrappage Scheme affect HGVs?

Posted on Aug 01, 2017 by Prath520

Here at HGVT, we’ve brought you news about the future of HGVs including things like Tesla’s all-electric trucks due to be unveiled this year. But the case for taking vehicles into the electronic age has just been made more pressing, because diesel is set to be scrapped altogether by 2040, with new plans for all diesel..READ MORE

Van Driver’s Walkaround Checks From A DVLA Approved Instructor

Posted on Jul 19, 2017 by Prath520

Being a professional van driver isn’t all about the driving – even though you do need to do that safely of course. As well as training you in safe driving, we also talk to you about the importance of doing the proper checks on your vehicle. Here’s a brief rundown of what you need to..READ MORE

How to become a Van Driver

Posted on Jul 07, 2017 by Prath520

Being able to drive a van professionally is one of the most versatile skills you can learn, and means you can effectively design your own working life just as it suits you. Almost everything that is transported across the UK or Europe is take by road, and most likely delivered by a van of some..READ MORE

Secrets From The Cab – How To Make a HGV A Home When You’re On The Road

Posted on Aug 17, 2016 by Prath520

Unlike most other working vehicles, an HGV is a home as much as it is a form of transport. It doesn’t matter how efficient it is to drive, how powerful the engine is, how easy it is to turn, or how reliable it is, if it’s not properly equipped to comfortably house you for the..READ MORE

If Only the Van Driving Licence Included a Manners Requirement

Posted on Jun 03, 2016 by Prath520

What happens when two competing ice cream salespersons meet on the same road, day after day for nine months? Apparently, you get a heated argument over turf. This is evidenced by a new video that has gone viral thanks to publication by the Daily Mail and others. Watching it makes us wish that the van..READ MORE

Frightening Video: This Is Why We Offer Van Driving Training

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Prath520

A frightening video has emerged online showing the terrifying moment when a van driver inadvertently hits a pedestrian who steps out into traffic. The pedestrian was not seriously injured in the accident, but what makes the video so frightening is the reality that what happened could happen to any of us. It provides an excellent..READ MORE

New Working Hours Ruling Could Affect Some Van Driving Jobs

Posted on Feb 23, 2016 by Prath520

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) recently issued a ruling regarding working hours for employees who use their homes as a base. These employees, known technically as peripatetic workers, may be entitled to additional compensation for the time they spend driving to their first stops of the day and then the drive home again at..READ MORE

Bubble Wrap Should Come with Every Van Driving Licence

Posted on Jan 18, 2016 by Prath520

Imagine being stuck in a frustratingly long traffic jam knowing that every minute you waste is another minute added to your workday. This very scenario is something that van drivers face every day. How those drivers handle the daily frustrations of their jobs partly determines how safely they drive and how considerate they are of..READ MORE