HGV Drivers

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UK highways ranked 8th most hazardous for H...

Feb 23, 2025Comments off

Great Britain has the 8th highest yearly fatal HGV collision rate in Europe, according to analysis by SNAP, the haulage industry’s digital marketplace. New research

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Truck drivers call for industry reform

Jan 23, 2025Comments off

Social listening conducted by SNAP, the industry’s digital solutions provider, has revealed that truck drivers are urging stakeholders to address long-standing challenges within the industry.

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Evri heads in right direction for female HG...

Oct 02, 2024Comments off

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

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Fewer goods vehicle drivers are being prose...

May 14, 2024Comments off

Almost 20,000 truckers were prosecuted for speeding in the UK last year – but the number of fines has fallen by a quarter since 2021.

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Moto supports HGV mental health with ‘...

Sep 25, 2023Comments off

Moto Hospitality has unveiled a pioneering campaign, titled ‘Cabservation,’ dedicated to bolstering the mental well-being of Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) drivers. In collaboration with esteemed

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RHA partners with mental health bodies to h...

Aug 11, 2023Comments off

A text-based support initiative aimed at assisting HGV drivers dealing with job-related stress has been introduced, with the RHA collaborating as a campaign associate. Truckers

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Lack of toilets for drivers is “dehumanis...

Jun 09, 2023Comments off

Tom Cornwell, RHA Public Affairs Manager said: “There are simply not enough facilities on our roads leaving countless lorry drivers parked up overnight without access to

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Increase in HGV drivers caught speeding

Mar 17, 2023Comments off

The recent data released regarding the dangerous level of speeding offenses committed by HGV delivery drivers is alarming. More than 23,000 HGV drivers were caught

Delivering better rest stops for lorry driv...

Jan 30, 2023Comments off

Independent watchdog Transport Focus calls for the lorry driver’s voice to be at the heart of improving rest stops. Transport Focus held an event at

Up to £100 million boost to improve HGV ro...

Nov 25, 2022Comments off

Lorry drivers will benefit from improved and safer rest areas and roadside facilities thanks to up to £100 million investment from industry and Government, the