Driver Training/Safety
Update on changes to HGV and bus driving te...
The Driver and Vehicles Standards Agency (DVSA) is advising that the Driver CPC part 3 test is being split into two separate parts. Learner drivers
Peter Smythe Transport Training offers firs...
The first ever off-road test for HGV drivers conducted by a private firm is taking place on today (Monday 15 November) as part of the
Sleep apnoea: help for sleepy drivers
Sleep apnoea is when a person’s breathing stops and starts while they sleep. It is caused by the airways becoming relaxed and narrow while a person
Parking sensors top the list for young driv...
When young drivers consider the best gadgets to have on their next car, it is great to see safety concerns are at the top of
HGV test changes need caps on training char...
Planned changes to lorry tests to address HGV driver shortages require caps on driver training charges, and the introduction of mandatory mentoring schemes to properly
Wait of up to 24 weeks to take HGV driving ...
The Government is being urged to do more to solve the heavy goods vehicle (HGV) driver shortage or risk the prospect of similar supply chain problems that
Real insights into the hazards of driving f...
The distractions of hands-free phone use, managing a grey fleet of 5000 plus complex other transport needs, and the rights and wrongs of van safety
5 ways to upskill your drivers
Upskilling your drivers is important for numerous reasons. Road transport is a heavily regulated industry so there are naturally several mandatory training requirements, depending on
How to ensure your safety as a trucker
When you are working as a trucker, whether you are new to the business or you have started out for the first time, it is
New HGV drivers to be allowed to go straigh...
The DVSA has released more information about how the rules regarding learning to drive an HGV will change next month in order to help resolve
