Driver Training/Safety

New driver training modules from E-Training World support the EV transition

E-Training World add new EV transition modu...

May 19, 2025Comments off

With electric vehicles taking an increasing share of the fleet vehicle parc, multi-award-winning online driver profiling and e-driver training provider E-Training World has launched new

Scrabble tiles spelling out Mental Health

Commercial drivers are facing a mental heal...

May 14, 2025Comments off

The mental health of van and lorry drivers across the UK is under severe strain, with record levels of stress, burnout, and psychological fatigue being

Diesel pump as pump prices rise

Why driver training impacts fleet fuel cost...

May 02, 2025Comments off

Petrol and diesel prices are set to rise again after a brief period of decline. When paired with the UK’s road congestion issues, there is

Increase in construction firms training new HGV drivers in 2025

Increase in construction firms training new...

May 01, 2025Comments off

HGVC, a leading HGV training specialist, has seen 127 construction firms sign up to train more than 366 new drivers so far this year. The marked

Lack of new HGV drivers could prove “critical”

Lack of new HGV drivers could prove ‘...

Apr 25, 2025Comments off

During the pandemic, the UK got a taste of what a shortage of truck (HGV) drivers looks like, with empty supermarket shelves, a lack of

HGV driver awarded £166,000 in damages for injuries

HGV driver awarded £166,000 in damages for...

Apr 01, 2025Comments off

In a recent legal decision, an HGV driver previously compensated with £110,000 for injuries sustained during unloading has been awarded an additional £56,000 in damages

HGVC trains nearly 3,500 new HGV drivers as part of Skills Bootcamps in HGV Driving

HGVC trains nearly 3,500 new HGV drivers at...

Mar 31, 2025Comments off

Since its launch in 2021 by the Department for Education (DfE), the Skills Bootcamps in HGV Driving initiative has had a significant impact. By the

Geotab introduces new vehicle safety and maintenance measures

Geotab introduces new vehicle safety and ma...

Feb 26, 2025Comments off

Geotab Inc. (“Geotab”), a global market leader in connected transportation solutions, has today introduced two new products for the UK fleet market at Geotab Connect

Female HGV Driver

Women as the driving force of resilient ind...

Feb 26, 2025Comments off

Industries that thrive in the face of challenges share a common trait: resilience. And at the heart of resilience is diversity of thought, leadership, and

HGV driver mental wellbeing

Driver wellbeing takes centre stage in flee...

Feb 20, 2025Comments off

UK fleets are prioritising driver mental wellbeing as part of their safety strategies, with 82% reporting formal processes to support drivers after incidents. The findings,