HGV drivers have a few avenues for finding work. You can join a haulage or logistics firm, or work as a fleet driver for a company. Or you can work as an independent owner operator. If you take the independent route, there are many...
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Returning to HGV Driving After Retirement
If you’re a retired HGV driver, you may have recently received a letter from the Minister for roads, buses and places. In this letter, the minister refers to a national shortage of HGV drivers, and the pressure this is putting on UK...
Electric Vehicle Smart Charging Action Plan, and Its Effect
In January 2023, the government announced an electric vehicle smart charging action plan. In this post we’ll briefly examine what this plan involves, and the possible implications this might have on different road users – including...
The Cost of Being an Owner Operator
If you want to be an HGV driver, you can enjoy a much more flexible working schedule – and potentially a much more lucrative career – if you work as an independent owner operator. How to Become an HGV Driver We’ve got a detailed guide to...
Best Truck Sat Navs for HGV Drivers
The best truck sat navs for HGV drivers offer so much more than a fast and safe route from A to B. They can make the entire truck driving experience as smooth and streamlined as possible. Can I Used a Normal Sat Nav or Navigation Apps in...
HGV Driving in High Winds: Safety, Planning & Guidance
Driving in high winds can be challenging for most. But brings with it very specific challenges to those driving HGV’s. If you are a fleet manager responsible for HGV drivers, you will need to consider how you manage the risks to your...
HGV Drivers Tools & Essentials to Keep Inside Your Truck
Just last week there were news reports of drivers becoming stranded on the M25 in wintery weather as snow ground sections of the road to a halt. And this brings us to think about the essentials that you should be keeping in your HGV in...
Managing Driver Behaviour Amongst Your Fleet Drivers
There have been reports recently of dropping driving standards on UK roads. From this report looking at data from The Ministry of Justice which indicates drug driving, speeding and dangerous driving hit record highs in 2021. To this...
Can I Go Straight to a Class 1 HGV Licence?
To become an HGV driver, you will need to obtain your HGV driving licence. To qualify as an HGV driver, you will need to: Have a full car licence Be over 18 (some exceptions apply) Obtain your professional driving qualification – the...
HGV Weekly Rest Periods & Working Two Jobs
If you are an HGV driver, then you should be aware that there are strict rules which determine the rest periods that you should be taking as a driver. Which rules you must follow will be impacted by a range of different factors. There are...
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