Driver Training/Safety

Insite Reports 89% HGV Skills Bootcamp Pass Rate

Insite announces 89% practical test pass ra...

Feb 17, 2026No Comments

Insite has published its 2025 Skills Bootcamps in HGV Driving results, revealing an 89% practical test pass rate among candidates completing its courses. The figure

Driver welfare takes centre stage at RHA Parliamentary Reception

Driver welfare takes centre stage at RHA Pa...

Feb 13, 2026No Comments

The RHA’s (Road Haulage Association) Parliamentary Reception (Tuesday 10 February) brought together parliamentarians, industry leaders and stakeholders to promote driver welfare and facilities across the

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Van drivers among UK’s loneliest workers

Feb 09, 2026No Comments

Mercedes-Benz Vans is shining a spotlight on workplace loneliness among van drivers to mark Time To Talk Day on 5 February, following new research that

Man changing a car tyre

Most UK drivers unaware of legal tread limi...

Feb 02, 2026No Comments

The motoring and tyre specialists at Blackcircles tested the tyre knowledge of 2,000 British motorists to reveal how informed the public is about the topic.

Northern Ireland to introduce UK’s first graduated driving licence

Northern Ireland to introduce UK’s first ...

Jan 28, 2026No Comments

Northern Ireland is set to become the first part of the UK to introduce a graduated driving licence (GDL) system for young and novice drivers,

Pay attention to driver fatigue

Rethink driver fatigue as road safety rules...

Jan 26, 2026No Comments

Following the launch of the government’s National Work-Related Road Safety Charter pilot, Will Pringle, Truck Sales Director at Smith Bros, is urging the transport and

RHA launches RHA Van Standard compliance guide

RHA launches RHA Van Standard compliance gu...

Jan 20, 2026No Comments

The RHA has today launched the RHA Van Standard, a new best-practice compliance guide designed to support van operators navigating an increasingly complex regulatory environment. It

The RHA and Hughes Driver Training in joint venture to train more drivers.

New push to train more drivers and plug ski...

Jan 07, 2026Comments off

The RHA has teamed up with a leading National HGV driver training provider to get more people behind the wheel of Britain’s lorries and busses.

RotaRail® boosts truck and trailer safety

RotaRail® boosts truck and trailer safety

Dec 10, 2025Comments off

A new device designed to enhance safety around commercial vehicles could prevent hundreds of injuries to pedestrians and cyclists each year. RotaRail® is an innovative

DVLA modernises diabetes rules for bus and lorry drivers

DVLA modernises diabetes rules for bus and ...

Dec 08, 2025Comments off

The DVLA has updated its rules to allow bus, coach and lorry drivers with diabetes to monitor their glucose levels using modern technology, including Continuous