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2014 HGV Levy Has Upset the EU

Posted on Apr 26, 2016 by Prath520

In our role as a provider of HGV training in East Dunbartonshire and across the rest of the UK, we have plenty of opportunities to see foreign registered lorries on our roads. We hold no ill will toward the operators or drivers of these vehicles, as they provide a valuable service that our economy would..READ MORE

Path to Lorry Licence Laid out Very Simply

Posted on Apr 08, 2016 by Prath520

We have done our best here at the HGV Training Centre to make it as easy as possible to understand how to get a lorry licence. Numerous pages on our website go through the step-by-step process necessary to complete training and pass the required tests. Still, you might be a little confused. If so, we..READ MORE

Police: Foreign HGV Drivers Misusing ERA Bays

Posted on Mar 24, 2016 by Prath520

An important part of HGV driver training in the UK is making drivers aware of the rules of the road, both here in Britain and on the continent. Apparently, the same cannot be said in other countries as evidenced by the fact that growing numbers of foreign HGV drivers are misusing emergency refuge areas (ERAs)..READ MORE

Will More Speed Cameras Make for a Safer Lorry or Coach Driver?

Posted on Mar 23, 2016 by Prath520

How would you feel about a proposal to increase the number of average speed cameras in use on UK roads? Do you think more cameras are necessary? Do you think installing more cameras would create an environment in which the average lorry or coach driver would drive more safely? We ask these questions because British..READ MORE

Truck Driving by Sat Nav Causes Yet Another Accident

Posted on Mar 22, 2016 by Prath520

It has happened yet again. Truck driving by sat nav has caused yet another accident – this time in Woolpit, Suffolk. A driver operating a large articulated lorry made several mistakes based on faulty sat nav directions to finally end up on a very narrow lane with listed buildings on either side. He eventually crashed..READ MORE

Logistics Industry Skills Shortage Goes Beyond HGV Drivers

Posted on Mar 21, 2016 by Prath520

The Freight Transport Association’s (FTA) ‘Attract, Recruit, Retain’ summit recently held in Coventry brought together some 500 logistics industry representatives for a meeting of much-needed insight and advice. Attendees to the summit were presented with information covering multiple facets of the logistics industry, with a focus on the ongoing skills shortage. Perhaps the most important..READ MORE

FTA: Lorry Driver Civil Fines to Be Reviewed

Posted on Mar 10, 2016 by Prath520

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has been very clear about its concern over the civil fines currently assessed against drivers and operators in illegal migration cases. In light of that, the FTA is more than pleased with the recent government announcement that lorry driver civil fines will be reviewed in a consultation scheme with the..READ MORE

Highways England: We Must Improve Customer Service

Posted on Mar 09, 2016 by Prath520

As a leading provider of HGV training in South Gloucestershire, we are acutely aware of how even a minor accident or breakdown can drastically affect traffic during peak travel times. We routinely see problems developing on the M4, M5 and M32 motorways in the south-west of England. Unfortunately, the problems are not limited to the..READ MORE

Rush Hour Ban on HGV Driving Not the Right Solution

Posted on Mar 01, 2016 by Prath520

Caroline Pidgeon, running for London mayor as a liberal Democrat, has proposed banning HGV traffic in Central London during rush hour. She believes her plan is the best way to prevent loss of life by making streets in the city centre more safe for cyclists. Despite her best intentions, Pidgeon’s solution is not viable.READ MORE

Individual and Company Drivers: It Pays to Know the Regulations

Posted on Feb 24, 2016 by Prath520

We spend a lot of time dealing with regulations in our various driver training programmes. We cover things such as drivers’ hours, keeping proper logs, using tachograph equipment, and so on. We even cover Driver CPC syllabus topics like preventing illegal migration. Unfortunately, there is no possible way for us to cover it all. Therefore,..READ MORE

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