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...
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Will Driverless Cars be on UK Roads by 2025?
Driverless cars. Self-driving cars. Autonomous vehicles. There are a variety of terms used, and much has been written and discussed about the technology in recent years. The government have recently published their latest plans for...
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...
Can Dashcams Improve Driver & Road Safety?
Dashcams. A term you probably hadn’t heard of 10 years ago. But now which are found in large numbers of vehicles on UK roads. From privately owned vehicles to commercial and fleet vehicles. And now they even have their very own day! Did...
Vulnerable Road Users: Law for HGV & Van Drivers
With an increase in vulnerable road users (cyclists, pedestrians) on UK roads for a variety of reasons, the rules of the road are changing to offer better protection for them. From changes to the allowed use of mobile devices and...
Dangerous Driving Life Sentences: How Fleet Managers Should Respond
Driving for work brings with it many risks. One of which is the potential for you to be involved in a serious road traffic incident. And with recent changes to the maximum possible sentencing for some offences, you could find yourself...
How Many Questions in the HGV Theory Test & More Tips
If you are interested in becoming an HGV driver or setting yourself up as an owner operator, then you will need to first pass your HGV driving test before you can get going. To qualify as an HGV driver, you will need to obtain your Driver...
Fuel Price Predictions for Haulage in 2022/23
Fuel prices have increased rapidly in the UK over the last year, with petrol currently costing around 177p per litre and diesel costing around 185p a litre at the pumps. There is also speculation that petrol and diesel could reach £2 a...
What is Business Travel Insurance?
If you have employees who travel abroad in the course of the work that they do for you, then your business must think about the related risks to your business and employees. What is business travel insurance? Business travel insurance is...
Summer Safety & Maintenance Checks for Fleet Vehicles
We typically think of vehicle maintenance in the colder winter months, but the warmer summer months can pose their own challenges if you operate a fleet of vehicles. Fleet vehicle maintenance should be a priority year-round to ensure the...
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