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FAQ: What Is LGV Driving Like?

Posted on Nov 09, 2015 by Prath520

The staff here at the HGV Training Centre has the privilege of working with all kinds of people who come to us looking for training. And because we train hundreds of people every month, we hear all sorts of questions as well. We thought we would take the occasion of this blog post to address..READ MORE

On-Demand Retail Shipping Will Mean More Van Driving Jobs

Posted on Nov 05, 2015 by Prath520

The announcement of a brand-new shipping hub to be built by UPS at London’s Gateway container terminal garnered not more than a yawn among those not directly related to the logistics industry. However, the news should be exciting to companies like ours that train commercial drivers. What UPS plans to do in London is just..READ MORE

Broadcasters Take and Pass PCV Test and Drive for Charity

Posted on Nov 03, 2015 by Prath520

If you were lucky enough to participate in this year’s (2015) running of the Bonhams London to Brighton Veteran Car Run on 1st November, you might have also caught a glimpse of broadcasters Chris Evans and Alex Jones. Along with Ken Bruce, the pair was among the celebrity drivers who got behind the wheels of..READ MORE

Blind Man Puts Lorry Driving Skills to Test – At 120 Mph

Posted on Oct 28, 2015 by Prath520

We have trained a lot of very good men and women with great lorry driving skills. Never have we put our training to the test with a blind driver. So imagine how thrilled we were when we learned that a 53-year-old with his name already in the Guinness Book of Records set yet another record..READ MORE

When Modifying a Horsebox Licence Requirements Vary

Posted on Oct 22, 2015 by Prath520

Did you know that horseboxes and horsebox trailers are capable of so much more than just transporting horses? It’s true, as one enterprising business owner in Northampton has discovered. The 25-year-old entrepreneur from Weston Favell purchased a used horsebox trailer for £600 and converted it into a full-service Mexican kitchen he now uses to provide..READ MORE

Are LGV Training Costs a Worthwhile Investment?

Posted on Oct 19, 2015 by Prath520

We trust you are visiting our website because you are either a licenced large goods vehicle (LGV) driver or someone looking to obtain an LGV licence. You have likely heard a lot about professional driving and its many benefits. Now you are down to a single question: are LGV training costs a worthwhile investment? The..READ MORE

HGV Licencing: How the Past Can Be Your Enemy

Posted on Oct 09, 2015 by Prath520

Acquiring an HGV licence is a pretty straightforward process in most cases. For drivers, it is a matter of undergoing the proper training and passing the required tests. Operators undergo a different process that requires the submission of paperwork and an official review. In both cases, qualifications are relatively easy to meet. Yet there are..READ MORE

Is the Cost of Fleet Driver Training Worth It?

Posted on Aug 27, 2015 by Prath520

The HGV Training Centre offers a full range of training services for both individual and fleet drivers. As such, we often find ourselves explaining to fleet managers the benefits of company-wide fleet driver training. It can be difficult to justify the cost of training, above and beyond what you might already provide, but we believe..READ MORE

Liverpool Road among Top Minor Roads for HGV Traffic Growth

Posted on Aug 11, 2015 by Prath520

A minor road in the Liverpool ward of Notty Ash has the unenviable distinction of being among the top 25 minor roads for HGV traffic growth since 2010. Being a provider of HGV training in Merseyside, we are willing to bet that much of the increase is due to property development in the area. As..READ MORE

Bus Company Scaling Back French Service after Coach Driver Fined

Posted on Aug 07, 2015 by Prath520

A prominent Wickford bus company has decided to scale back operations in France after a coach driver working for them was fined for bringing two illegal immigrants into the UK. According to the company’s owners, the fine is unreasonable and unjust. Until something is done to seriously address the ongoing problem at Calais, the company..READ MORE

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