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UK Owner-Operators Losing Ground to Company Drivers

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Prath520

It used to be that lorry driving was a matter of purchasing a rig, getting some work, and earning a living as a self-employed owner-operator. Things are not that way anymore. For the better part of 20 years, owner-operators have been losing ground to company drivers. That is not necessarily a good or bad thing,..READ MORE

Recruiters Going Outside of Britain to Find HGV Drivers

Posted on May 05, 2015 by Prath520

It used to be that recruiting companies in England could concentrate on Scotland and Wales to get HGV drivers into open jobs. They would often recruit drivers by offering them help finding accommodations and getting familiar with the various regions of England where they would be driving. Now though, the supply of qualified drivers from..READ MORE

Driving Licence Changes Could Be Problematic for HGV Drivers

Posted on May 01, 2015 by Prath520

Monday, June 8 (2015) is the date that UK drivers will no longer need the paper section of their driving licences. The country’s new digital licence system will officially be in place, eventually resulting in licence upgrades as drivers renew their documents. The government is insisting drivers can destroy their paper documents on that date,..READ MORE

Dutch Driver Shows What NOT to Do with Truck Driver Training

Posted on Apr 20, 2015 by Prath520

Any UK adult with a valid driving licence and reasonably good health can undergo truck driver training at the HGV Training Centre. Upon completion of that training, graduates are able to look for all sorts of jobs. One graduate might go on to land a job as a long-haul lorry driver while another might purchase..READ MORE

Oxfordshire Overtaking Ban Will Make HGV Driving More Difficult

Posted on Apr 16, 2015 by Prath520

Oxfordshire County Council members may think they have done the right thing by approving a ban on overtaking by HGV drivers, but their actions could turn out to create a more dangerous situation rather than making the roads safer. The ban applies to HGVs driving along the A34 between Junctions 9 and 13 in Oxfordshire..READ MORE

Geofencing Is Making Van Driving More Efficient

Posted on Apr 10, 2015 by Prath520

It is always great to see new technology making the lives of professional drivers better. One such example is the new geofencing software now being used to make van driving and delivery receipt a lot more efficient. Wolseley UK is in the midst of testing the software on three of its routes.READ MORE

Afghan Migrants Found in Lorry in Gloucestershire

Posted on Apr 09, 2015 by Prath520

Even though we are a leading provider of HGV training in Gloucestershire, we were still surprised to hear about five illegal Afghan migrants found hiding in the back of a refrigerated lorry near Churcham. Police officials suspect the men boarded the truck in Belgium rather than risk being caught among hundreds of other illegals attempting..READ MORE

Independent and Company Drivers Welcome Speed Limit Change

Posted on Apr 07, 2015 by Prath520

Like it or not, increased speed limits for HGVs is now the law of the land. The changes took effect on April 6 (2015), increasing the national speed limit for HGVs from 40 mph to 50 mph on single carriageway roads. Independent and company drivers alike are welcoming the change after anticipating it since last..READ MORE

Applying Commercial Principles to Ambulance Fleet Works

Posted on Apr 07, 2015 by Prath520

The West Midlands Ambulance Service brought in a brand-new fleet manager two years ago and gave him the task of reducing vehicle downtime and improving efficiency and patient care. The NHS Foundation Trust serves more than 5 million people covering a total area in excess of 5,000 square miles. With that much ground to cover..READ MORE

Drivers, Operators Get New DVSA Load Securing Guidance

Posted on Apr 02, 2015 by Prath520

Commercial drivers and their employers are set to receive new load securing guidance thanks to a publication put forth in a joint effort between the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and industry partners. The guidance applies to operators, LGV, and HGV drivers, and anyone else transporting loads that could potentially fall from moving vehicles...READ MORE

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