Driver Training/Safety
3PL firms sign up to train HGV drivers thro...
HGVC, a leading HGV training specialist, has seen 19 third-party logistics (3PL) firms sign up to train more than 35 new drivers so far this
UK van drivers are overworked and overwhelm...
One quarter of the UK’s van drivers (24%) have faced depression or mental health issues caused by work in the past year, according to a
Parliament agree to changes to Driver CPC
Update: The government has confirmed that the start of the new CPC reformes is the 3rd December 2024.** John Keelan Edwards, MD of Driver Hire
The AA declares that time is right for Grad...
At least 58 lives could be saved annually by graduated driver licensing (GDL), estimates* The AA as it steps up its calls for the system
Additional lorry parking is welcomed but mo...
On 10th October 2024, Lilian Greenwood, the Future of Roads Minister, announced a £12.5 million investment aimed at improving lorry parks and working conditions for
The silent struggle: Mental health in haula...
To raise awareness relating to the stigmas surrounding mental health in the transport industry, SNAP, haulage’s digital marketplace, conducted social listening to learn how truck
UK van driver injury downtime increases
More than one quarter (28%) of the UK’s van drivers sustained a loading-related injury last year, with 88% requiring time off work as a result,
Update on Driver CPC reforms
The Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) has been an essential qualification for professional drivers across the UK. To keep pace with industry needs and
Evri heads in right direction for female HG...
Evri, the UK’s biggest dedicated parcel delivery company, has announced the launch of a new driver training programme, providing a fully funded route into the
HGVC expands Skills Bootcamps programme
HGV training specialist HGVC has extended its Skills Bootcamps training programme with the addition of fully funded courses. Employers interested in recruiting novice HGV drivers can
