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Would an Amphibious Caravan Require a Special Towing Licence?

Posted on Aug 05, 2015 by Prath520

Amphibious cars were all the rage in the 1950s and 60s after World War II engineers proved the viability and reliability of such vehicles. Then they faded away as cost-conscious consumers realised they had better things to spend money on. Could that be changing? Perhaps, if a new amphibious caravan now being developed by a..READ MORE

Industry Looking to Cut Tolls for HGVs on M6 Toll

Posted on Aug 04, 2015 by Prath520

The HGV Training Centre is one of the largest driver-training companies in the UK, operating nearly four dozen HGV driving schools across the country. Our size and extensive industry connections give us insight into the transport and haulage industries and their view of the current regulatory environment. Thus, we are not surprised to hear that..READ MORE

Tyre Pressure Is Important Whether It’s A Horse Lorry or Tipper Truck

Posted on Jul 31, 2015 by Prath520

Highways England says we have a real problem with tyre pressure on our roads. According to research they recently released, one in every four cars on the road has at least one tyre that is dangerously under-inflated; nearly all HGVs are running with at least one under-inflated tyre at any given time. This is clearly..READ MORE

Motorway Improvements Welcomed by Industry

Posted on Jul 28, 2015 by Prath520

Highways England has announced plans to spend some £1.5 billion on motorway improvements in three key areas around the country. All three are areas in which the HGV Training Centre offers comprehensive training for professional drivers. For example, students can come to us for HGV training in Northamptonshire, where money will be spent on the..READ MORE

Could HGV Drivers Be a Thing of the Past in City Centres?

Posted on Jul 27, 2015 by Prath520

In the ongoing push to reduce the number of accidents between HGVs and cyclists, the government has come up with a number of controversial ideas that may or may not work. One of the latest ideas is one that it could result in the end of HGV drivers operating in the busiest city centres. According..READ MORE

RHA Devises Introductory Truck Driver Training Programme

Posted on Jul 20, 2015 by Prath520

We took the occasion in our last blog post to address the government’s rejection of a proposal put forth by the Road Haulage Association (RHA) and Freight Transport Association (FTA) to address the driver shortage through apprenticeships. While that was certainly bad news, the industry is not sitting still. The RHA has devised an introductory..READ MORE

How to Lose Your Truck Driving Licence

Posted on Jul 14, 2015 by Prath520

The truck driving licence is a lifeline to those who make their living behind the wheels of HGVs. Losing that licence requires the driver to either stop working temporarily – until a licence is restored – or find an entirely new line of work. Therefore, it makes sense for drivers to do everything they can..READ MORE

Competing Interests Illustrate Problems Industry Deals With

Posted on Jul 06, 2015 by Prath520

Nothing ever comes easy to the haulage industry when dealing with the public or attempting to abide by regulations. The problems our industry deals with are exemplified in a row currently going on in Iver, in south-east Buckinghamshire. As a leading provider of HGV training in Buckinghamshire, we can certainly sympathise with residents and haulage..READ MORE

Falsifying Records Could Cost You Your Lorry Licence

Posted on Jul 01, 2015 by Prath520

Traffic Commissioner Nick Jones is making no apologies for handing down a harsh punishment against an HGV driver found guilty of falsifying records by using a magnet to alter his electronic tachograph. The man’s lorry licence was revoked and he was banned from driving for 12 months. As the owner and operator of his own..READ MORE

HGV Driving Requires Training and a Tremendous Amount of Skill

Posted on Jun 25, 2015 by Prath520

HGV driving has an unfortunate and undeserved reputation as being a career of last resort. Far too many people believe that anyone can drive an HGV; they believe professional driving requires very little training and expertise as compared to other jobs. However, common sense dictates otherwise.   If you already have your licence, you know..READ MORE

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