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Smartphones Helping HGV/LGV Drivers with Daily Walk-Arounds

Posted on Jun 15, 2015 by Prath520

Smartphones are doing just about everything these days, so why not use one to help you perform a daily walk-around check? Thanks to a well-known software provider specialising in fleet management solutions, professional drivers can do just that. The average HGV or LGV driver can download and install the app, choose the correct vehicle template,..READ MORE

Loss of Paper Counterpart Makes Checking Truck Licence Difficult

Posted on Jun 15, 2015 by Prath520

Running truck licence checks on company drivers is standard operating procedure for companies in the haulage business. Yet it is a procedure that is now more difficult thanks to the loss of the paper counterpart. In response, one haulage industry organisation is calling on the Government to rethink its plans for completing licence checks.READ MORE

FTA Awards Encourage More Female HGV Drivers and Managers

Posted on Jun 08, 2015 by Prath520

Male workers have traditionally dominated the transport and logistics industries. The physical and intimidating nature of the work has seen to that. However, that does not mean females cannot succeed alongside their male counterparts. The Freight Transport Association’s (FTA) annual Everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards is proof. The awards recognise the accomplishments of females..READ MORE

Mercedes-Benz Considering Free Van Driver Training

Posted on Jun 05, 2015 by Prath520

Buy a new Mercedes-Benz in the future and you could be in line for free van driver training paid for by the manufacturer. That’s right; officials at Mercedes are seriously considering offering free training for customers who purchase new vans beginning in 2016. They say the idea is to build a reputation for being a..READ MORE

Use Your Smartphone to Prepare for the LGV Theory Test

Posted on Jun 01, 2015 by Prath520

The HGV Training Centre offers preparation classes for both the HGV and LGV theory tests. However, these classes are not mandatory. Students can prepare for the tests on their own, and then take the exam whenever they are ready. So it should be no surprise that there are those students who use smartphone apps for..READ MORE

Regulators to Target Operator and HGV/PCV Licence Violations

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Prath520

Fleet operators that do not maintain full compliance with the law could soon find themselves in trouble with regulators, according to a recent report from Commercial Fleet. The online magazine says British traffic commissioners will be targeting operators of HGVs, buses and coaches in the coming months to make sure the law is being followed...READ MORE

The Good and Bad of Truck Driving

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Prath520

As a UK leader in professional driver training, the HGV Training Centre is committed to recruiting as many new drivers as possible. Yet we know that truck driving is not right for everyone. It is a career choice that brings with it some unique circumstances not experienced by workers in other sectors. For this reason,..READ MORE

Driving Licences: Is There a Difference between HGV and LGV Class?

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Prath520

As the leading provider of HGV training in the UK, we are frequently asked about the HGV/LGV class licence. There seems to be a lot of confusion inasmuch as many people believe they are two separate licences. They are not. In fact, ‘HGV’ and ‘LGV’ are not license classes at all. The licence needed to..READ MORE

Cab Cams Could Become an Important HGV Training Tool

Posted on May 04, 2015 by Prath520

As a leading provider of HGV training in Warwickshire and throughout the UK, we are always on the lookout for new training tools and methods that will help us produce safer and more competent commercial drivers. Therefore, it is with curiosity that we read a recent article on HGV UK relating to video cameras being..READ MORE

Top 3 Qualities of a Successful Lorry Driver

Posted on May 01, 2015 by Prath520

We see a lot of drivers come and go through our training courses. We would like to believe they all graduate and go on to long and successful careers as lorry or coach drivers. However, we are smart enough to know that is not likely the case. There are workers in every industry that do..READ MORE

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