Driving could arguably be considered one of the most dangerous vocations given the potential for serious accidents to occur when you are behind the wheel. One factor which may contribute to or increase the likelihood of having an accident...
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What is an HGV Class 2 Licence?
Drivers must be aware of which licence they need to hold in order to drive certain vehicles. Licence types define both the size and weight of both the vehicle and trailer that can be driven. If you are unsure what your licence allows you...
What is an HGV Class 1 Licence?
When it comes to the haulage industry there are a number of definitions that it is important to be aware of particularly if you are an HGV driver or are looking to become one. Equally, if you are a fleet manager it is important that you...
What is Tramping and Trunking in HGVs?
With over 1 billion tonnes of goods transported by road in the UK annually, the haulage industry is a significant one. Here we look at some of the key terminology within the HGV industry, why there is a requirement for different types of...
What is a Commercial Vehicle?
The definition of a commercial vehicle according to the Collins Dictionary is ‘a vehicle for carrying goods or (less commonly) passengers’ When it comes to insurance, a vehicle which is used during the course of business can be referred...
Car Ratings Plummet After Keyless Car Theft Increases
There continue to be warnings about the vulnerabilities that keyless entry systems pose to vehicle security. Particularly when it comes to the issue of theft. Keyless Car Theft on the Increase Whilst there are no exact figures detailing...
HGV Driving Hours: How Many 15 Hour Days Can an HGV Driver Do?
Given that driving could be considered one of the most dangerous vocations, and when coupled with responsibility for large HGVs, it’s not hard to understand why HGV drivers are subject to some very strict rules. The 28th April is ‘World...
Vehicle Repair Costs and the Effect on Fleet Insurance
There are many factors that impact the cost of Fleet Insurance. One of the big factors is claims with the insurance industry continuing to experience rising costs of claims due to a number of factors: - Increased technology in vehicles...
Green cards to become a requirement in event of no deal Brexit
If we should leave the EU under a no deal Brexit, there will be a number of new requirements for drivers who are taking their own vehicles abroad. At the time of writing we are currently set to leave the EU on the 29th March and as yet a...
Driving Abroad: Tips for HGV drivers in 2019
Before you drive your HGV abroad you must make sure that you are prepared – take a moment to check the road rules of the country you are travelling to and the documentation you need to carry with you. Here we look at some of the important...
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